Temporary Internship Infection Prevention Jobs in Texas

Managers thrive with us! HCA Healthcare is one of the nation's leading providers of healthcare services, comprising of over 180 hospitals and about 2,000 sites of care in 21 states and the United Kingdom. We are looking for a Director of Infection Prevention for our Medical City Fort Worth team where excellence creates excellence.

Under the supervision of the Director of Quality, the Infection Control Director is responsible for the development, implementation and review of the infection prevention and control program for the organization.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining policies and procedures to support quality patient safety outcomes and ongoing improvement in the delivery of healthcare to patients.
• Providing ongoing surveillance of infectious diseases present in the hospital and taking appropriate steps to contain and prevent the acquisition and transmission of infectious agents.
• Providing orientation to new staff associates regarding infection control principles and providing ongoing education and resources for patient care units.
• Developing and maintaining a system for identifying, investigating and controlling infections/communicable diseases.
• Developing and maintaining reporting systems and databases in order to provide clinical data regarding all aspects and processes of infection/communicable diseases.
• Ongoing development, education and maintenance of organization wide performance improvement.
• Ensuring the reliability and maintainability of organization infection control data and collection practices.
• Providing support and leadership for departments as needed.
• Facilitating the organization committees for infection prevention and control performance improvement.
• Participating in strategies to improve department service outcomes and decrease facility risk.

Qualifications include:

• Graduate of an accredited professional school of nursing with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• Master's degree in Nursing preferred.
• RN with current licensure or RN with temporary permit to practice from the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred.
• Current National Certification in area of expertise (CEN, CNRN, CCRN, etc.) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' healthcare experience in infection control required.
• Progressive experience as a manager or director strongly desired.
• Broad knowledge and familiarity with healthcare-related regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Medical City Fort Worth is a 350+ bed full-service Magnet Designated hospital. It is located in the heart of the medical district. Medical City Fort Worth serves as a tertiary referral center for Tarrant County and many counties within a 90 mile radius. We offer comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services. Our specialties include cardiac care, neurosciences and oncology. We have surgical services, orthopedics, kidney transplants and emergency care. We offer three ER locations, including two off campus ER located in Burleson and White Settlement. Medical City Fort Worth is a designated comprehensive stroke center. We are a Joint Commission chest pain center. We are a part of the Medical City network of hospitals. Patients are ensured access to medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If you're looking for a leadership opportunity that provides both personal satisfaction and professional growth, apply to join HCA Healthcare as a Director of Infection Prevention. Unlock your leadership potential with HCA Healthcare.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.