Infection Control Registered Nurse (Full-Time)

Job Details: Job Location: Hospital

• Uvalde, TX, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day, Infection Preventionist – Quality & Risk Management Location: Uvalde Memorial Hospital Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt Schedule: 7:30a-4:00p Protect Patients. Support Our Team. Strengthen Our Culture of Safety. At Uvalde Memorial Hospital, protecting the health and safety of our patients, employees, and visitors is at the heart of quality care. We are seeking a knowledgeable and collaborative Infection Preventionist (IP) to lead our infection prevention and control efforts and help create the safest possible environment for everyone we serve. In this role, you’ll combine clinical expertise, data analysis, education, and collaboration to reduce infection risks across the organization. From monitoring healthcare-associated infections and preparing for regulatory surveys to educating staff and responding to emerging infectious diseases, your work will have a hospital-wide impact. In This Role, You Will: Lead and evaluate the hospital’s Infection Prevention and Control program in alignment with regulatory requirements and evidence-based practices. Conduct surveillance for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), analyze trends, and help develop strategies to reduce infection risks. Prepare and submit required infection data to state and federal agencies. Investigate outbreaks and unusual infection-related events and coordinate appropriate response and follow-up. Develop infection prevention policies, procedures, surveillance plans, and educational resources. Educate employees, providers, volunteers, and contractors on infection prevention practices, including hand hygiene, isolation precautions, PPE, and aseptic technique. Serve as a trusted resource for infection prevention questions and emerging infectious disease concerns. Collaborate with Employee Health on exposure management, immunization compliance, communicable disease follow-up, and new-hire screening support. Partner with Nursing, Pharmacy, Laboratory, Environmental Services, Facilities, and other departments to identify and address infection risks. Analyze infection prevention data and contribute to quality improvement initiatives, root cause analyses, and corrective action plans. Provide infection prevention metrics for quality dashboards, leadership reporting, and regulatory readiness. Support accreditation and survey preparation through tracers, policy review, and staff competency validation. Assist with infection control planning and response during outbreaks, pandemics, and other emerging infectious disease events. What We’re Looking For: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Microbiology, Public Health, or a related healthcare field required; master’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, or Epidemiology preferred. Current Texas RN license or appropriate healthcare credential required. Current BLS certification required. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred. If not already certified, a-IPC certification must be obtained within one year of hire, followed by CIC certification by the end of year two. Minimum of two years of clinical experience in acute care or infection prevention preferred. Knowledge of CDC, APIC, TJC, CMS, and OSHA infection prevention standards and guidance. Experience with NHSN reporting, Microsoft Office, and basic data visualization or dashboard tools. Prior experience in infection prevention, employee health, quality, or epidemiology preferred. Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and facilitation skills. Experience developing and delivering healthcare staff education. Why You’ll Love Working Here: Make a hospital-wide impact on patient and employee safety. Serve as a key resource for infection prevention, quality improvement, and regulatory readiness. Collaborate with clinical and operational teams throughout the organization. Use data and evidence-based practices to drive meaningful improvements in care and safety. Help prepare our organization to respond effectively to outbreaks, emerging pathogens, and other infectious disease challenges. Join a community-focused healthcare organization committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Ready to Join Our Family? If you’re passionate about infection prevention and enjoy combining clinical knowledge, education, data, and collaboration to create safer healthcare environments, we would love to meet you. Join Uvalde Memorial Hospital as our Infection Preventionist and help protect the patients, employees, and community who depend on us every day. Qualifications: