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UT Health East Texas

Infection Preventionist / RN

Tyler, TX · On-site

$70K - $93K/yr

Overview Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Control Preventionist in Tyler, TX. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

Houston Methodist

Infection Preventionist

Baytown, TX · On-site

CIC - Certified in Infection Control (CBIC) - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology Inc._PSV within 3 years and * If Bachelor degree in Nursing, must have: • RN - Registered ...

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What is the difference between Temporary Infection Control Nurse vs Infection Prevention Nurse?

AspectTemporary Infection Control NurseInfection Prevention Nurse
CertificationsRN license, Infection Control Certification (CIC)RN license, Infection Control Certification (CIC)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, temporary assignmentsHospitals, outpatient facilities, public health
Employer UsageStaffing agencies, temporary rolesPermanent staff, healthcare organizations

Both roles require RN licensure and Infection Control Certification. Temporary Infection Control Nurses typically work in short-term or contract positions across various healthcare settings, focusing on immediate infection control needs. Infection Prevention Nurses usually hold permanent roles, developing and implementing infection prevention programs within healthcare facilities. While their core skills overlap, the main difference lies in employment type and scope of responsibilities.

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To become a temporary infection control nurse, you typically need to hold a registered nurse (RN) license, gain experience in infection prevention or healthcare settings, and often obtain certification such as the Certification in Infection Control (CIC). Employers may also require knowledge of infection control protocols, OSHA standards, and the ability to adapt to different healthcare environments on a temporary basis.

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Infection Preventionist / RN

UT Health East Texas

Tyler, TX • On-site

$70K - $93K/yr

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

UT Health East Texas rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 91 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

699th of 888 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Overview
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Control Preventionist 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, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
  • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and 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 is the flagship hospital of the system serving hundreds of thousands annually. Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region's only EMCO program and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

Responsibilities
  • Performs necessary surveillance, prevention and control activities through data collection and analysis.
  • From these activities, makes recommendations to insure that the goals of the UT Health Infection Prevention program are met.
  • The position is under the general supervision of the Infection Prevention Manager.

Qualifications
Job Requirements:
  • Associate degree in Nursing (BSN preferred) or Medical Technologist
  • Current RN License
  • Two years of clinical experience

Preferred Job Requirements:
  • Infection Prevention experience
  • Experience working in a complex health system (hospitals, ambulatory clinics, post-acute care, etc.)
  • Experience with external entities that drive and support Quality approaches and standards, including government agencies, academic institutions, universities and related organizations of higher education, and other public institutions

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