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Ardent Health

Infection Preventionist / RN

Tyler, TX · On-site

$70K - $93K/yr

Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Control Preventionist Join our team as a day shift, full-time ... Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with ...

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What is the difference between Manager Public Health Infection Control vs Infection Control Coordinator?

AspectManager Public Health Infection ControlInfection Control Coordinator
CredentialsPublic health degree, certification in infection control (e.g., CIC)Healthcare or public health background, certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentPublic health agencies, hospitals, community health settingsHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilities
ResponsibilitiesDeveloping policies, overseeing infection control programs, managing teamsImplementing infection control procedures, staff training, monitoring compliance

The Manager Public Health Infection Control typically holds a broader leadership role with strategic responsibilities in public health settings, while the Infection Control Coordinator focuses on operational tasks within healthcare facilities. Both roles require relevant certifications and work in healthcare or public health environments, but the manager's scope is more supervisory and policy-oriented.

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Registered Nurse, Infection Prevention

Townsen Memorial Hospital

Humble, TX • On-site

$62K - $83K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Full-Time Registered Nurse, IP

Townsen Memorial Hospital is looking for a Full-Time Registered Nurse, IP to join our Humble team. Current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of Texas required.

Job Summary

The Infection Prevention Registered Nurse is responsible for leading clinical infection prevention and control efforts across the health system through surveillance, regulatory compliance, staff education, and implementation of evidence-based practices. This role applies clinical nursing expertise to identify infection risks, investigate outbreaks, ensure adherence to CDC/OSHA standards, and drive improvement in patient safety and infection prevention outcomes.

Essential Functions
  • Lead hospital-wide infection prevention and control program activities in alignment with CDC, OSHA, and public health standards.
  • Conduct clinical surveillance and analysis of healthcare-associated infections (CAUTI, CLABSI, SSI, and other reportable infections).
  • Perform direct clinical rounding to assess adherence to infection prevention practices at the bedside.
  • Investigate suspected infection outbreaks, determine clinical sources, and initiate containment measures.
  • Serve as clinical subject matter expert on infection prevention practices for nursing and medical staff.
  • Ensure compliance with infection prevention regulations and immediately escalate compliance risks.
  • Educate clinical staff and patients on infection prevention strategies and evidence-based practices.
  • Monitor staff and patient illness trends and coordinate timely outbreak reporting to internal leadership and external public health agencies.
  • Lead hand hygiene compliance initiatives, including observation, feedback, and corrective action planning.
  • Participate in policy and protocol development related to infection prevention and patient safety.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and quality teams to implement prevention strategies.
  • Ensure safe infection control practices related to isolation precautions, PPE usage, and biohazard handling.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and reporting of infection prevention activities and outcomes.
  • Perform other related tasks as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Strong clinical nursing knowledge with expertise in infection prevention and patient safety.
  • Solid understanding of CDC, OSHA, and public health infection control regulations.
  • Ability to apply clinical judgment to infection surveillance and outbreak investigation.
  • Strong leadership and education skills for influencing clinical practice.
  • Excellent communication skills across interdisciplinary teams and leadership levels.
  • Proficiency in clinical documentation systems and data tracking tools.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills in high-risk clinical environments.
Education and Experience
  • Associate's degree in nursing
  • Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
  • Two (2) years of experience in clinical nursing or;
  • Master's degree in health-related field, in lieu of experience
  • Basic Life Support certified
  • Certification in Infection Control (CIC) certified from the CBIC within two years of hire
Benefits
  • 3 Medical Plans
  • 2 Dental Plans
  • 1 Vision Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Basic and Voluntary Life with AD&D Plan
  • 401(k) with a 2-year vesting
  • PTO + Holidays

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