Qualifications

Minimum Education 

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Bachelor’s degree preferred or, in recognition of the current demographics of the field, IPs without a Bachelor’s degree are considered compliant with entry-level educational standards as long as certification is maintained 

Required Licenses/Certifications 

Valid Texas RN License (current state registration or eligibility to do so) BLS 

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities 

Experienced healthcare professional with a health sciences background Typically a registered nurse (RN), physician, epidemiologist, or medical technologist (MT) Has knowledge and experience in patient care practices, microbiology, aseptic technique, disinfection/sterilization, adult education, infectious diseases, communication, program administration, and epidemiology Infection Control certification or obtained within 18 months of employment Ability to effectively communicate/interact with all hospital management, employees, patients, visitors and medical staff(verbal and written) 

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Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law. 

Description

SUMMARY

The Director of Infection Prevention (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.

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