- Lubbock, Texas, United States
- Full-time
- 3+ years
Coordinate infection prevention and employee health activities at Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital.
Responsibilities
- Apply epidemiologic principles and statistical methods to identify target populations and facilitate infection prevention strategies
- Conduct ongoing surveillance using CDC/HIPAC/NHSN criteria and investigate hospital-acquired infections
- Participate in educational activities at department, state, and national levels
- Utilize communication and data systems to support infection prevention activities
- Resolve conflicts with staff, physicians, patients and families
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) by Texas Board of Nursing
- Nice to have: Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science
- Nice to have: Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management
- Nice to have: Bachelor’s degree in Public Health