Lubbock

Infection Control Nurse

40458BR

SOM Infection Control Lbk

Position Description

Directs and coordinates infection control program in the School of Medicine clinics. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Org Level 7

511204 - SOM Infection Control Lbk

Instititution

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Campus

HSC - Lubbock

Major/Essential Functions

• Communicate with the Director of Nursing regarding any issues or concerns that develop.
• Communicates patient data using EMR to support decision-making to improve patient care.
• Participates in emergency preparedness drills in the department.
• Reports data, identifies and reports alterations with infection control to assist in the identification of problems and formulation of goals/outcomes and patients in collaboration with clinic departments and as a part of the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Helps organize the requirements needed to operate necessary equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments and procedures for employee and patient safety.
• Researches, trains, and evaluates clinical department nurse managers & clinical personnel on the appropriate processes of sterilization and disinfection of medical equipment.
• Evaluate SOM outpatient clinical sites twice annually for Infection Prevention & Control Surveillance Rounding. Evaluate Point of Care practices monthly for SOM Lubbock outpatient clinics. Writes reports and sends them to nurse manager and administrator for corrective actions on each out-of-compliance standard.
• Coordinates aspects of Infection Prevention and Control/ Employee Health Program/Office of TTPL. Works collaboratively with the managing director of Institutional Health.
• Acts as an agent of change to identify opportunities to improve clinical and operational processes, resolve problems and evaluate the effectiveness of change.
• Works collaboratively with the Director of Nursing to prepare the organization for Joint Commission accreditation site survey and coordinate SOM efforts to achieve continuous survey readiness.
• Facilitates and/or attends SOM IFC Committee to present information, gather information, educate and facilitate policy and process development.

Required Qualifications

Education: Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program. License/Certification: Current RN license in the State of Texas or have the ability to transfer your license to Texas. Experience: At least one year of infection control experience and/or training.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in clinic specialties or sub-specialties.

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.

Pay Basis

Monthly

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.

Pay Grade Maximum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Group

Health Care Professional

Shift

Day

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Air Force Specialty Code

46FX, 46NX

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code

66B, 66N

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

290X