RN Full-time
UT Health Tyler

Infection Preventionist / RN

UT Health Tyler Tyler, TX 75701, US
Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Control Preventionist in Tyler, 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 Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system serving hundreds of thousands annually. Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

Responsibilities

  • Performs necessary surveillance, prevention and control activities through data collection and analysis. 
  • From these activities, makes recommendations to insure 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 (BSN preferred) or Medical Technologist 
  • Current RN License 
  • Two years of clinical experience

Preferred Job Requirements:

  • 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 

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