Infection Control Manager RN
The Hospitals of Providence - East Campus
El Paso, TX
$30-43/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care182 beds
Pay
Qualifications
Description
Job Shift: Days
Job Type: Full Time
The Infection Control Manager directs and coordinates the infection control program in the hospital. The designated person will be given the authority to implement and enforce the Surveillance, Prevention and Control Program policies, coordinate all infection prevention, and control within the hospital and facilitate ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of prevention and/or control activities and interventions.
Manages the department and staff; can hire, fire and discipline; may be responsible for surveillance activities; evaluates the effectiveness of the program; provides education to staff, patients and families and implements all facets of the IP program.
Education
Required: Bachelor's degree in Nursing, lab, or other healthcare related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in IP other related roles including health care management or quality or patient safety role.
Experience
Required: 4 years of experience in infection prevention with previous experience in health care.
Certifications
Required: AHA BLS. CIC within 2 years in role.
Facility
The Hospitals of Providence - East Campus

- Short Term Acute Care
- 182 beds
Employer
The Hospitals of Providence
About El Paso, TX
- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high of 95°F and low of 71°F.
- Winter average high of 58°F and low of 32°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find, with various options available for travel nurses.
- Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available but may not be as extensive as in larger cities.
- El Paso is a diverse city with a mix of cultures.
- The population has a wide age range, and common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to the desert climate.
- There is a significant population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, biking, and golfing.
- The city also hosts summer concerts and has various cultural attractions.