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RN-INFECTION PREV - RN (FT DAYS) MUST HAVE HOSPITAL INFECTION CONTROL EXPERIENCE

Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center
Tenet Health
Type Full time Posted 3/18/2013
Salary - n/a - Starts 5/23/2013
TX - Texas (All) - Houston Referral - n/a -    
Tenet Healthcare Corporation, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals and numerous related health care services. Tenet's name reflects its core business philosophy: the importance of shared values among partners in providing a full spectrum of health care.

Tenet's mission is to be recognized for the passion of our people and partners who provide quality, innovative care to the patients we serve in our communities. Our focus is on leadership, growth and philanthropy. It's a spirit you can experience first-hand and it's a philosophy that can enhance your own approach to health care, and your career goals. From the resources that go with being one of the largest investor-owned health care providers in the U.S., to our multiple locations coast to coast, one thing is clear - Tenet offers significant employment opportunities. So whatever you need to grow as a professional, we'll do our best to provide. All you need to bring is yourself!


The Infection Preventionist (IP) directs and coordinates the infection control program in the hospital. The designated person will be given the authority to implement and enforce the Surveillance, Prevention and Control Program policies, coordinate all infection prevention and control within the hospital and facilitate ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of prevention and/or control activities and interventions.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Licensure/certification/registration: Current Registered Nurse in the State of Texas; Board Certification in Infection Control (CIC)
Experience Required: minimum five (5) years clinical nursing experience, preferred
Special Skills & Qualifications: previous experience in infection control practice preferred. Demonstrated experience in application of nursing and/or infection control. Must be able to function independently with minimum supervision. Knowledgeable and possesses the ability to work with PC based software programs. Knowledge of Microsoft applications, a plus.