Registered Nurse; RN - Infection Control

Registered Nurse (RN) - Infection Control

Goodyear, AZ, United States (On-site)

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Position Summary

Professional specialized in infection control. Coordinates infection control matters with other disciplines. Develops, implements, coordinates and evaluates a comprehensive infection control program for the hospital. Investigates and monitors known or potential sources of suspected infection sin order to determine source and ensure control. Knows standard methods and criteria for identifying nosocomial infections. May assist employee health with exposures and illnesses.

• Detects, records, analyzes and reports hospital acquired infections.
• Investigates infections, especially those occurring above established thresholds, and/or clusters among patients, analyzes and makes recommendations for correction.
• Develops and presents Infection Control reports to appropriate personnel, medical staff, and appropriate committees.
• Completes in implementing changes in hospital practice as mandated by regulatory/licensing agencies.
• Completes the required documents and reports information to Industrial Commission for workman's compensation cases.
• Coordinates infection control education for facility including new hires and annual updates.
• Serves as a resource to employees, patients, visitors, community members, families and physicians in areas related to infection control.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or related health science.
• Experience:
  
  3 - 5 years clinical experience in acute care facility
• Licensure/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice profession as required by law,regulation in state of practice or policy. CPR. Must have National Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or obtain within 2 years of assuming the position.
• Special
  
  Skills:
  • Ability to analyze, research data as related to transmission of infection.
  • Excellent organizational, communication and time management skills.
  • Maintains a current knowledge of infection control trends/methodologies and Employee Health Practices as it applies
• Preferred Requirements
  • Education:
    
    Academic degree in nursing (Bachelors or Master s degree) or related health science.
  • Experience:
    • 5 years nursing experience in acute care
    • 1-2 years nursing experience in infection control or epidemiology experience

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Abrazo West Campus is recognized for providing exceptional, comprehensive care to patients in West Valley communities. The 200-bed acute care hospital offers advanced services, including the da Vinci Xi surgical platform, Level I Trauma Center, Loop-X system, orthopedics, obstetrics and cardiovascular care.

• Job Identification
• Job Category Nursing
• Posting Date 01/28/2026, 12:06 AM
• Degree Level Associate's Degree/College Diploma (±13 years)