Infection Control Nurse

Date:
Jan 3, 2026

Location:

EL PASO, TX

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, and numerous opportunities for career advancement.

Infection Control Nurse

Nurse III Infection Control

Health & Human Services Comm

Unit 1 - Nursing

10958

02/04/2026

Internal and External

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

TEXAS-B-24

$7,532.75 $ 8,886.16

Monthly

Day

Days (First)

Not Eligible for Telework

Up to 5%

Regular

Full time

Exempt

El Paso State Supported Living Center

EL PASO

6700 DELTA DR

El Paso

290X,46AX,46FX,46NX,46PX,46SX,46YX,66B,66C,66E,66F,66G,66H,66N,66P,66R,66S,66T,66W

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus‑based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state.

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you.

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a 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 (ICF/IID rules and regulations), and infection control prevention and control standards and serves as the resource person for infection control issues. Ensures that 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 communicate 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 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 if/when applicable. Trains and counsels all levels of staff about routine infection control issues as well as blood borne pathogen exposures, suggestions to address identified risk factors, and coordinates specialized outbreak exposure investigations.

Coordinates/performs utilization reviews, analyzes trends, then makes decisions and recommendations to Campus Leaders. Performs routine Infection Control observations in all departments and on all…