Infection Preventionist​/RN

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Control Preventionist in Tyler, TX.

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well‑being.
• We prioritize your well‑being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

UT Health Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system serving hundreds of thousands annually. Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

• Performs necessary surveillance, prevention and control activities through data collection and analysis.
• From these activities, makes recommendations to insure that the goals of the UT Health Infection Prevention program are met.
• The position is under the general supervision of the Infection Prevention Manager.

• Associate degree in Nursing (BSN preferred) or Medical Technologist
• Current RN License
• Two years of clinical experience

• Infection Prevention experience
• Experience working in a complex health system (hospitals, ambulatory clinics, post-acute care, etc.)
• Experience with external entities that drive and support Quality approaches and standards, including government agencies, academic institutions, universities and related organizations of higher education, and other public institutions