Infection Control Nurse

Overview

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Denton, TX
3980 STATE SCHOOL RD

Functional

Title:

Infection Control Nurse
Job Title: Nurse III Infection Control
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Campus Nursing
Posting Number: 17785
Closing Date: 06/27/2026
Occupational Category: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Salary Range: $7,532.75 - $8,886.16 per month
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24
Shift: Day, first days in the week
Telework: Not Eligible
Travel: Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non‑Exempt: Exempt

The Infection Control Nurse performs advanced professional nursing work within the scope of practice attributed to the skills of a registered nurse. Works under the direction and supervision of the Chief Nursing Executive (CNE) and serves as the Infection Control Coordinator for the State Supported Living Center (SSLC). The role plans, develops, coordinates, and evaluates infection control activities, independently makes changes and recommendations for improvements, and leads the SSLC system‑wide in the development and implementation of an infection control program (including employee health operations, policies and procedures).

This includes educating all levels of staff, developing training programs, evaluating program effectiveness through statistical analysis, and leading committees to continually address infection control issues. The position works in cooperation with local and state health departments, ensures adherence to federal regulations, and may provide treatment to HHS employees injured in the course and scope of employment. The role may also be eligible for additional pay for work performed on evenings, nights, and/or weekends.

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule, rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. May serve in an on‑call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility. Participates in developing, writing, and implementing program operations, policies and procedures pertaining to Infection Control issues.

Evaluates the effectiveness of the Infection Control program. Reviews literature and research findings to keep abreast of current infectious diseases and infection prevention, nursing care standards, state and federal laws, and infection control prevention and control standards. Serves as the resource person for infection control issues.

Ensures Standard Precautions are being implemented and used when necessary. Upon notification of an identified infection, assesses the situation, implements isolation precautions or other preventative measures to prevent the spread of disease, monitors and follows up to ensure that infection control procedures are implemented, and individual treatment plans are implemented/modified as needed. Interprets infection control situations and communicates them effectively in writing and orally.

Collects at least weekly reports detailing all infections on campus, antibiotic use, culture report results, and reports findings, trends, and interventions to the Infection Control committee. Chairs and documents the result of at least monthly Infection Control Committee meetings.

Works independently and productively with all levels of staff and departments. Works closely and collaboratively with the CNE, Primary Care Providers, Pharmacy, Nurse Managers, Nurse Educator, CTD, Health Department, and CDC as applicable. Trains and counsels all levels of staff about…