Infection Preventionist in Abilene, Texas at Hendrick Medical Center

• Either a BS in Nursing, with current license to practice in state
• Or graduate of accredited University (with a major in Microbiology, Medical Technology, or Epidemiology) who has acquired specialized training in infection control.

• Minimum of three years experience working with infection prevention methods

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Certification from Board of Infection prevention within 3 years of hire, and maintenance of certification
• Registered Nurse or a graduate of accredited University (with a major in Microbiology, Medical Technology, or Epidemiology) who has acquired specialized training in infection control.

• Knowledge of TJC, TDSHS, and other regulatory standards and ability to interpret the standards
• Experience in project management and performance improvement activities
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, requisite poise, judgment, and trustworthiness to present the PI department to internal and external groups
• Superb verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead professional and nonprofessional staff
• Proven leadership and team building skills, creative thinking, and problem solving skills; ability to take calculated risks and to manage multiple and competing priorities
• Facilitates innovation and is able to motivate groups towards solutions
• Prepares cogent reports facilitating decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative data
• Ability to define study methodology manages projects and analyzes findings
• Knowledge of research and analytic techniques
• Strong computer skills are essential​​​​​​​

• Yes

​​​​​​​OSHA Category

• 1 - High Risk