Infection Preventionist Registered Nurse / Rn

Fulfilling your purpose begins here:

People First, Always. Here’s how we take care of our people:

• Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more.

• BSA Hospital is a 445-bed hospital serving the Amarillo area for over 120 years and continues to be Amarillo’s preferred healthcare provider. At BSA, the focus is to provide quality healthcare in Christian love, service and dignity.
• We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect

• This position functions under the direction of the Manager of Infection Prevention (MIP) – as a member of Infection Control and works with Manager.
• The Infection Prevention Coordinator (IPC) assists in the development and coordination of the Infection Prevention and Control Program throughout the facility in conjunction with the MIP and the Infection Prevention and Control committee.
• The IPC assists the MIP to ensure the Infection Prevention and Control Program is in compliance with all regulatory reporting requirements including local, state, and federal requirements.
• The IPC is responsible for identifying, investigating, monitoring, and reporting healthcare-associated infections.
• The IPC collaborates with teams and individuals to create infection prevention strategies, provide feedback, and sustain infection prevention strategies by researching appropriate policies/procedures, using current epidemiologic principles, performing infection related surveillance for healthcare associated infections, and helping investigate outbreaks.

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Medical Technologist) or successful completion of tertiary education in Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Microbiology or other healthcare related field.
• Applicant must have a minimum of 2 years of clinical hospital experience, preferably in an acute care setting or 5 years experience with quality, infection prevention, and/or performance improvement in addition to tertiary education.
• Experience in data abstraction or use of the electronic medical record required.
• Current certification in infection prevention (CIC) or obtains within 4 years of hiring to position.
• Current APIC membership.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of healthcare personnel in this and other healthcare facilities.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Tools to compile figures, generate statistics, and prepare accurate reports and other documentation.

• Preferably in an acute care setting or 5 years experience with quality, infection prevention, and/or performance improvement in addition to tertiary education.
• Ability to formulate graphs and reports to analyze trends preferred.