Infection Preventionist Nurse

3 weeks ago


Amarillo TX United States Ardent Health Services Full time

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Infection Preventionist Nurse in Amarillo, TX.

Fulfilling your purpose begins here:

People First, Always. Here's how we take care of our people:

* Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more.

Your team is bigger than your department:

* Physicians Surgical Hospitals includes two surgical centers - Panhandle Surgical Hospital and Quail Creek Surgical Hospital, and one physical therapy center - Quail Creek Physical Therapy - and a state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging center, Advanced Imaging Center of Amarillo.
* We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.

Responsibilities

* The Infection Preventionist Nurse is responsible for working with senior leadership to determine the hospital's infection control and prevention initiatives, including priorities and implementation plans.
* The Infection Preventionist Nurse is a key figure in educating, advising, and coordinating infection prevention practices in relation to the PSH Mission and Vision.
* The Infection Preventionist Nurse also has the responsibility for developing policies governing control of infections and communicable diseases.
* Duties include implementing policies governing control of infections and communicable diseases and also developing a system for identifying, reporting, investigating, and controlling infections and communicable diseases.
* The Infection Preventionist Nurse works collaboratively as part of the health system team by living the PSH Mission and Vision.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

* Current Texas RN or LVN license
* Basic Life Support Certification

Preferred Job Requirements:

* 5 years nursing experience, 2 years in infection prevention
* Experience working with CMS Regulations, DNV, TJC and OSHA Standards



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