What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse / RN IPC position at Tyler Regional Hospital?
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Join our team as a day shift, PRN, Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Prevention Coordinator (IPC) in Tyler, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.
Responsibilities
- Develops and coordinates the Infection Prevention and Control Program throughout the facility in conjunction with the Corporate Infection Prevention and Control council.
- Responsible for identifying, investigating, monitoring, and reporting healthcare-associated infections.
- Facilitates compliance with all regulatory reporting requirements including local, state, and federal requirements.
- Collaborates with teams and individuals to create infection prevention strategies, provide feedback, and sustain infection prevention strategies by researching/developing appropriate policies/procedures, using current epidemiologic principles, overseeing infection related surveillance for healthcare associated infections, and managing outbreak investigations.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Two (2) years of hospital clinical experience or one (1) years experience with quality, infection prevention, and/or performance improvement in addition to tertiary education
- Experience in data abstraction or use of the electronic medical record
- Associate-Infection Prevention and Control (a-IPC) recommended within 1 year of hiring to the position
- Certification in infection prevention (CIC) within 4 years of hiring to position
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Nursing or Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Medical Technologist) preferred or successful completion of tertiary education in Public Health, Epidemiology, Microbiology or other healthcare related field
- APIC membership
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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