Infection Preventionist RN
Overview
Becoming a Nurse at University Health is a great way to step up and be there for the people of South Texas. They look up to us, and as a Nurse at UH, we’ll look to you to help carry out this mission in an environment that has been designated, and redesignated, as a Magnet Health Organization by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) for more than a decade. From your first day, you’ll be hands on with our patients while gaining valuable experience, earning excellent benefits and making a real impact on people’s lives.
- Full Time
- Level:
- Travel: Minimal (if any)
- Salary: $63K-$96K
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Success Profile
What does it take to build a successful Infection Preventionist RN? career at University Health? Take a look the top qualities we’re after and see if you have the right mix.
- Collaborative
- Compassionate
- Empathetic
- Problem-solver
- Detail-oriented
- Strong Communicator
At University Health, we are strongly committed to quality, compassion and innovation in everything we do here and in our community.
This is a great place to be exposed to many different types of patients, procedures and disease processes.
Acute Care Nurse
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Benefits
We believe in taking care of those who care for our community and provide each of our health care professionals with the benefits they need to thrive in all aspects of their lives.
Rewards
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Healthcare
Medical: Excellent coverage for individuals and families with very low premiums and co-pays, and ZERO co-pays for medications filled at University Health. Dental, vision, pet insurance, flexible and health spending accounts.
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
Generous accrual rates that start on day one.
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Retirement
We offer both a 457(b) and 403(b) deferred compensation programs.
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Education Reimbursement
Including college tuition reimbursement up to $600 per semester, continuing education up to $400 and certification reimbursement.
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Life and Disability
Basic life paid by University Health, with optional plans for life and disability insurance.
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Health and Wellness
Employee discounts, including gym memberships, employee health clinic, healing arts program, community events.
Responsibilities
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Supports the Director, Infection Control, in providing a robust, comprehensive health system wide infection control program in accordance with current standards of practice and in compliance with regulatory agencies and governmental policies and procedures. The principle goals of the infection control program include protecting patients, healthcare workers, volunteers, students, visitors, and others in the healthcare environment; and accomplishing the goals in a cost-effective manner
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Minimum of five years of infection prevention experience within a hospital setting required with a Baccalaureate degree in nursing or higher required. Three years of recent infection prevention experience in an acute care hospital setting is required. Preferred: post-graduate courses in epidemiology, infection prevention or disease control, completion of CDC or APIC sponsored infection prevention training is desirable. Supervisory and managerial experience is desirable. Working knowledge of statistics and epidemiological principles is required. Computer skills required include proficiency in the following Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; graphics display programs such as QI Macros, as well as a level of comfort with learning and adapting to new programs
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Current certification in Infection Prevention and Control by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology is required. Must have current State of Texas professional nursing licensure
Events
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