Infection Control Coordinator jobs in Fort Worth, TX

Infection Control Coordinator monitors and investigates known or suspected sources of infections in order to determine the source and contain outbreak. Reviews sterilization and disinfection techniques and recommends changes as needed. Being an Infection Control Coordinator provides related education to staff. Prepares simple cultures as needed for environmental and individual studies. Additionally, Infection Control Coordinator evaluates sterilization and disinfection methods and recommends changes as necessary. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Infection Control Coordinator contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be an Infection Control Coordinator typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Special Procedures Nurse/Infection Control Nurse
  • LifeCare Health
  • Fort Worth, TX FULL_TIME
  • $15,000.00 2 year sign on bonus with 2 years of experience


    We have an immediate opportunity for Special Procedures Nurses

    General Summary: The Special Procedures Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and provides nursing care to assigned patients utilizing the nursing process to facilitate the patient’s progression toward optimal health. The Special Procedures Nurse provides, directs and guides patient/family teaching to prepare the patient for special procedures. The Special Procedures Nurse is actively involved in department activities, transdisciplinary team activities, and LifeCare activities to ensure individualized, patient-centered health care for all patient populations admitted to LifeCare Hospital.

    Patient Population: Has contact with patients in a clinical setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in the adult (18-65 years if age) and geriatric (65 and older) populations.

    Essential Functions:

    • Assesses the needs of patients scheduled for procedures. Identifies potential or actual needs and communicates changes in patent status, needs or condition to the assigned nurse, supervisor and physician when applicable. Documents the assessment.
    • Plans the care of the patients and their families in response to identified needs, throughout the perioperative time frame. Documents the plan and revisions.
    • Implements the plan of care by providing nursing interventions directly and/or appropriately delegating tasks to others, demonstrating competent and proficient nursing practice. Responds appropriately and assists others in emergencies in a calm and effective manner.
    • Evaluates care provided during peri-operative time frame and documents the patient’s response to care provided. Plans, organizes and schedules procedures to facilitate proper utilization of time, resources, manpower, etc. to maintain efficient operation. Facilitates patient flow from care areas/nursing unit to procedural area.
    • Identifies individual learning needs of patients and families and educates in a manner that meets their special needs. Teaching is documented appropriately.
    • Performs high-level disinfection, as applicable on surgical instruments or equipment; demonstrates a constant awareness of asepsis and takes correct measures to ensure that technique is followed. Assures adequate par level of supplies for department.
    • The knowledge and skills necessary to perform the position requirements are demonstrated through the successful completion of competencies established for the position, to include population served and other special needs of patients or customers, served by the department.
    • Adheres to LifeCare policies, procedures, all safety plans and all standards imposed by regulatory organizations.
    • Regular attendance and timeliness is required.

    Requirements

    Experience: Two (2) years of experience in an acute or LTACH setting is preferred. Two years prior experience in a peri-operative setting is strongly preferred.

    Education: Graduate of an approved Registered Nurse program is required.

    Licensure/Certification: Current Registered Nurse license in the state where practicing is required. Current BLS certification is required. ACLS certification is required. All Special ProceduresNurses must maintain

  • 15 Days Ago

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Nurse (Quality Improvement and Infection Control Nurse)
  • U.S. Department of Justice
  • Fort Worth, TX FULL_TIME
  • Summary Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Our highly-skilled, diverse,...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Nurse (Quality Improvement and Infection Control Nurse)
  • US Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison...
  • Fort Worth, TX FULL_TIME
  • Duties Serves as a Quality Improvement and Infection Control Nurse in the Health Services Department of a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) federal correctional facility. Manage the local infection prevention a...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Infection Control / Employee Health & Nurse Educator (RN)
  • UHS
  • ARLINGTON, TX FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities Who We Are:Millwood Hospital (a UHS Facility) is a 134-bed mental health facility that provides inpatient and outpatient mental health and chemical dependency treatment. Millwood’s ca...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Pest Control Technician
  • TBM PEST CONTROL SPECIALISTS
  • Fort Worth, TX FULL_TIME
  • Overview:We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Pest Control Technician to join our team. As a Pest Control Technician, you will be responsible for inspecting premises, identifying pest problems, and...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Pest Control Service Technician
  • Prize Pest Control
  • Benbrook, TX FULL_TIME
  • Helping families, protecting homes, safe guarding businesses and public health with my unique skills and acquired knowledge?…all while building a rewarding career? Sound great?…You might be exactly wh...
  • 30 Days Ago

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0 Infection Control Coordinator jobs found in Fort Worth, TX area

Fort Worth is located in North Texas, and has a generally humid subtropical climate. It is part of the Cross Timbers region; this region is a boundary between the more heavily forested eastern parts and the rolling hills and prairies of the central part. Specifically, the city is part of the Grand Prairie ecoregion within the Cross Timbers. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 349.2 square miles (904 km2), of which 342.2 square miles (886 km2) is land and 7.0 square miles (18 km2) is covered by water. It is a principal city in the Dallas–Fort Worth metropl...
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Income Estimation for Infection Control Coordinator jobs
$79,649 to $99,532
Fort Worth, Texas area prices
were up 2.2% from a year ago

Infection Control Coordinator in Mesa, AZ
This presentation gives the entire dental team a summary of why the Infection Control Coordinator is essential and what is expected to ensure adherence.
December 03, 2019
Infection Control Coordinator in Denver, CO
Through interdisciplinary and collaborative actions, the INFECTION PREVENTION / CONTROL COORDINATOR is responsible for promoting and implementing infection prevention and control practices and compliance with regulatory agency requirements as well as surveillance, prevention and control of infections within the facility.
December 03, 2019
Infection Control Coordinator in Colorado Springs, CO
This is the primary responsibility of the infection control coordinator, also referred to as the infection prevention coordinator.
January 27, 2020