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Tenet Health

Infection Preventionist

El Paso, TX · On-site

DESCRIPTION The Infection Preventionist coordinates the infection control program in the hospital ... Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance ...

Tenet Health

Infection Preventionist

El Paso, TX · On-site

DESCRIPTION The Infection Preventionist coordinates the infection control program in the hospital ... Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance ...

Tenet Health

Infection Preventionist

El Paso, TX · On-site

DESCRIPTION The Infection Preventionist coordinates the infection control program in the hospital ... Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance ...

Tenet Health

Infection Preventionist

El Paso, TX · On-site

DESCRIPTION The Infection Preventionist coordinates the infection control program in the hospital ... Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance ...

FC Compassus LLC

Volunteer

Austin, TX · On-site

Position Summary Volunteers are an essential part of the team, offering time, compassion, and ... Ability to maintain infection control requirements. Must be at least 18 years of age. Skills

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What is the difference between Voluntary Infection Control vs Infection Prevention Specialist?

AspectVoluntary Infection ControlInfection Prevention Specialist
CertificationsCPR, OSHA training, basic infection controlCPH, CIC, or similar certifications
Work EnvironmentHealthcare facilities, clinics, labsHospitals, public health agencies, clinics
Employer & Industry UsageOften volunteer or part-time roles in healthcareFull-time roles in healthcare and public health

Voluntary Infection Control typically involves basic infection prevention tasks often performed on a volunteer basis or with minimal certification. Infection Prevention Specialists usually hold advanced certifications and work full-time in healthcare settings to develop and implement infection control policies. While both roles focus on preventing infections, Infection Prevention Specialists have more specialized training and responsibilities.

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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 13 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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