The Clinical Infection Control Practitioner, RN establishes and implements guidelines directed toward the prevention, detection and control of infectious processes and coordinates the employee health program. Provides initial and ongoing orientation and training in infection control/employee health principles and practices to all hospital staff.

MINIMUME EDUCATION:

Bachelors Degree in Nursing or related field.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:

5 years clinical nursing experience preferred.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Current licensure in Texas as a Registered Nurse. Basic Life Support certification through AHA required.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of hospital infection control and employee health principles and practice.  Well-developed oral, written, organizational and interpersonal skills.

ABOUT OAKBEND:

OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950. The OakBend family consists of outstanding team members caring for the community at three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend’s services and programs include its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center, certified stroke program, hospital air ambulance services and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility. We remain committed to providing a rewarding environment to our team members, to providing necessary services to the community and to developing the best methods to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations.