Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Nurse!
Galveston County Health District
Texas City, Texas
You'll oversee infection prevention and control across the medical, dental and lab services of CHW clinics.
Posted Oct 1 · 4 years of experience
- Shift and hours
- Evenings
- Unit and setting
- Across all CHW clinics · Public Health Oversee and manage the Infection Prevention and Control Program across CHW clinics
- License
- RN license Current Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of TexasCurrent Texas RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current Texas RN license Current Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of Texas Check your license
- Certification
- Current BLS Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Experience
- 4 years of infection control experience Minimum four (4) years of related infection control experience
- Also asks
- Working knowledge of infection prevention, sterilization and regulatory and accreditation standards Working knowledge of infection prevention, sterilization practices, and relevant regulatory and accreditation standards
- Also asks
- Texas driver's license or ability to get one, and transportation arranged as needed Valid Texas driver's license or ability to readily obtain one, and ability to arrange transportation as needed
- Also asks
- Evenings or weekends as needed, and meeting immunization, training, background check and screening requirements Ability to work evenings or weekends as necessary and meet applicable immunization, training, background check, and screening requirements
Preferred
- Certification
- Infection control certification (CBIC) Certification in infection control through the Certification Board of Infection Control
- Education
- BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Experience
- 2 years of nursing education or preceptorship experience At least two (2) years of nursing education or preceptorship experience
- Experience
- Medical or dental clinic, community health center, or occupational health experience Experience in a medical or dental clinic, community health center, or occupational health setting
- Experience
- Medical or dental instrument sterilization experience Experience with medical or dental instrument sterilization
- Also asks
- Leading large meetings or presenting to a Board Experience leading large meetings or presenting to a Board
What it pays
Benefits
- BenefitsRetirement packageAmazing retirement package to help secure your future
- BenefitsAffordable medical insurance for you and your familyAffordable medical insurance for you and your family
- BenefitsGenerous paid time offGenerous paid time off so you can recharge
- BenefitsFree life insurance and long-term disabilityFREE life insurance & long-term disability for peace of mind
- BenefitsFree parkingFREE parking because the little things matter too!
- Disability insurance
More benefits (5)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Medical insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Monthly surveillance and audits in medical, dental and lab areas Conduct monthly infection control surveillance and audits in medical, dental, and laboratory areas; report findings and recommendations
- Day to day
- Annual infection risk assessments and action plans Conduct annual infection control risk assessments and develop action plans
- Day to day
- Infection control education for staff at orientation and yearly Provide infection prevention and control education during orientation, annually, and as required for specific job duties
- Day to day
- Employee health work: TB screenings, fit testing, immunization reviews, exposure assessments Support employee health activities, including TB screenings, fit testing, immunization reviews, and exposure assessments
- Day to day
- Infection risk reviews for renovations, expansions and new locations Assess infection prevention risks associated with clinic renovations, expansions, and new locations
- Day to day
- Point of contact during regulatory and accreditation visits Serve as a primary resource for infection control concerns and as a point of contact during regulatory and accreditation visits
- Day to day
- Reports and statistics for leadership, committees and the Governing Board Prepare infection control reports and statistical data for leadership, committees, and the Governing Board
- Hours stated
- Ability to work evenings or weekends as necessary
- Weekends
- Evenings or weekends as needed
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- Preceptorship program
The workplace
- Parking
- FREE parking because the little things matter too!
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Original listing
Posted on Galveston County Health District’s careers page.
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Join the team at Coastal Health & Wellness as our Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Nurse!
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to oversee infection prevention and control activities across our medical, dental, and laboratory services. This position plays a key role in protecting patients, staff, and visitors through surveillance, training, risk assessments, and compliance with infection prevention standards.
If you are a detail-oriented nursing professional who enjoys educating others, identifying risks, and improving patient safety, we encourage you to apply!
Why Join Us?
We offer a career with fantastic benefits, including
Amazing retirement package to help secure your future Affordable medical insurance for you and your family Generous paid time off so you can recharge FREE life insurance & long-term disability for peace of mind FREE parking because the little things matter too!
What You'll Do
Oversee and manage the Infection Prevention and Control Program across CHW clinics Conduct monthly infection control surveillance and audits in medical, dental, and laboratory areas; report findings and recommendations Prepare infection control reports and statistical data for leadership, committees, and the Governing Board Conduct annual infection control risk assessments and develop action plans Review and update infection prevention guidelines and procedures to address identified risks and compliance needs Provide infection prevention and control education during orientation, annually, and as required for specific job duties Support employee health activities, including TB screenings, fit testing, immunization reviews, and exposure assessments Support applicable health guidelines for contractors, students, and volunteers Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) and Compliance committees Serve as a primary resource for infection control concerns and as a point of contact during regulatory and accreditation visits Ensure staff receive documented training in proper cleaning, disinfection, maintenance, and sterilization of reusable equipment Assess infection prevention risks associated with clinic renovations, expansions, and new locations Collaborate with clinic teams, janitorial staff, and community partners on safe practices and infectious disease response
What We're Looking For
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of Texas Minimum four (4) years of related infection control experience Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Working knowledge of infection prevention, sterilization practices, and relevant regulatory and accreditation standards Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate infection control, quality, and safety plans Strong written and verbal communication, staff education, presentation, and documentation skills Ability to interpret research and surveillance data to identify and address infection risks Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to work independently and collaboratively Ability to complete comprehensive infection prevention and control training through recognized professional organizations Valid Texas driver's license or ability to readily obtain one, and ability to arrange transportation as needed Ability to work evenings or weekends as necessary and meet applicable immunization, training, background check, and screening requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Certification in infection control through the Certification Board of Infection Control Experience in a medical or dental clinic, community health center, or occupational health setting Experience with medical or dental instrument sterilization Experience leading large meetings or presenting to a Board At least two (2) years of nursing education or preceptorship experience
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
No phone calls please
Ada / eeo / dfwp
Our Mission: Protecting and Promoting the One Health of Galveston County
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Galveston County Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.
What's around it?
Texas City, TX
Living costs about 3% below the US average