Infection Prevention Nurse

Healing Body and Mind.

NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals is a national leader in behavioral healthcare, specializing in patients with acute psychiatric and complex medical needs. Our hospitals use an interdisciplinary, multi-specialty approach that delivers high-quality, patient-centered care when it’s needed most.

With locations in Indiana, Michigan, Texas, and Arizona, we’re expanding access to our unique model of care across the United States. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a lasting difference in the lives of patients and families every day

Medical Behavioral Hospital of Clear Lake, Texas is looking for an Infection Prevention Nurse to support our hospital. The Infection Prevention Nurse is responsible for preventing and managing healthcare-associated infections within the hospital. This position will develop and implement infection control protocols, monitor compliance with hygiene practices, and educate healthcare staff and patients on infection prevention measures.

Benefits of joining the NPH 

• Competitive hourly rates
• Night shift differential
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• NPH 401(k) plan with up to 4% Company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Programs
• Generous PTO and Time Off Policy
• Special tuition offers through Capella University
• Work/life balance with great professional growth opportunities
• Employee Discounts through LifeMart

Infection Prevention Nurse Responsibilities

• Develop and implement facility wide infection surveillance, prevention and control policies and procedures that adhere to nationally recognized guidelines
• Prevent and control health care associated infections, including auditing of adherence to infection prevention and control policies and procedures by facility staff, including medical staff
• Communicate and collaborate with the antibiotic stewardship program
• Develop an infection control plan with prioritized goals at least annually and when changes occur based on the prior program evaluation and current risk assessment
• Gather and interpret data and keep accurate records of all infections
• Compile and present Infection Reports to the Safety/Infection Control Committee and the Performance Improvement Council at assigned intervals
• Inspect environment and observe personnel activities for the purpose of detecting infection hazards
• Monitor and evaluate compliance with standards set by facility policy and industry
• Monitor and update all facility department supervisors on all area-specific policies and procedures important to infection prevention principles
• Investigate all 'exposure incidents,' oversee post-exposure evaluation and follow-up process in order to recommend appropriate actions to be taken
• Notify designated medical, administrative staff and appropriate health department authorities all reportable communicable disease
• Develop and provide in-service and orientation programs concerning prevention and control of infection, standard precautions, isolation techniques and education on current infectious disease
• Responsibilities may also include gathering, analyzing and presenting data, facts and trends on infection prevention to facility or corporate leadership
• Train facility staff and medical staff on infection prevention and control protocols
• Assess and re-enforce infection prevention practices
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, coworkers and others in an effective manner

Infection Prevention Nurse Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, medical technology, microbiology, or epidemiology. Associate's required. Bachelor's preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of healthcare experience with formal Infection Control (IC) training (defined as education or certification from an accredited healthcare organization, infection prevention association, regulatory agency, or structured hospital-based program) preferred OR 5 years of healthcare experience with formal IC training to be completed within the first year of employment.
• Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas required.
• Certification from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and NPH-approved safety management course obtained during orientation.