What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Preventionist Registered Nurse / RN position at UT Health East Texas?
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Infection Preventionist Registered Nurse (RN) in Quitman, 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 Quitman offers 25 private rooms, a 24-hour Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center, surgical suites, advanced diagnostics, swing bed care, cardiopulmonary rehab, on-site physician clinics, and a sleep lab.
Responsibilities
Performs necessary surveillance, prevention and control activities through data collection and analysis. From these activities, makes recommendations to ensure 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 or Medical Technologist
- Current RN License
- Two years of clinical experience
- Experience with change management with the ability to provide leadership in the adaptation and implementation of new processes and /or technology that enhance Quality, clinical processes and evidence-based best practice
Preferred Job Requirements:
- BSN
- 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