The Infection Control Nurseis a Registered Nurse whois responsible forcoordinating the activities of the Infection Control Program, assuming direct responsibility for infectionsurveillance and reporting, and providing technical support and education for the hospital staff.The IC Nurse is alsoresponsiblenursing staff education and training, and for the employee health compliance program.TheIC Nurse also functions as theNursing Educatorandis responsible forassistingtheDONin evaluating; reviewing,designingand implementing hospital training events with respect to all RN/LVN/MHT staff required training.
Qualifications
Education: Agraduate of an appropriately accredited school of nursing,
is licensed by the State to practice as a Registered Nurse anddemonstratesan understanding of the principles of epidemiology and infectious disease in the hospital.
Experience: A minimum ofthree (3)years' experienceas a Registered Nurse.
Licensure: Licensed as a Registered Nurse(RN)in Texas.Preferred certification in Infection Prevention/Control (CIC).
Additional Requirements: A thorough knowledge ofTJC, Medicare, OSHA regulations and all otherstate and federal regulatory standards.