Infection Control/Employee Health Nurse

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, TX

Location: Lubbock, TX
Categories: Public Health
Job Type: Full Time
Posted: Jan 16, 2026

Job Description:

Infection Control/Employee Health Nurse

Description

Infection Control/Employee Health Nurse
43490BR
43490BR

Position Description
Directs and coordinates infection control program in the School of Medicine clinics. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Major/Essential Functions

Monitors APIC, OSHA, & Ector County Public Health Epidemiology websites for updates on employee health and infection control practices. Communicates education to Senior Director and managers as needed
Performs, coordinates and facilitates systems audits for campus administration, including clinical, operational, and academic functions with policy/procedure review and /or development to address deficiencies and improve quality, efficiency for delivery of services/processes
Supports and reviews Infectious Disease Exposure Policy in conjunction with the Section Manager and Director and the Infection Control Committee Chairman
Daily tracking of HAI's, reportable conditions, exposures, communicable diseases, and LARC compliance
Provides Infection Prevention education and develops infection prevention competencies.
Compiles Infection Prevention and Occupational Health compliance reports. Maintains accurate data for internal reporting and public reporting
Assists clinical staff and providers in all departments in the development and implementation of performance improvement initiatives for Infection prevention. Communicates professionally and
effectively any performance initiatives to the Section Manager
Preparation of agenda items and presentation to the Performance Improvement /Risk Management and Infection Control Committee meetings
Functions in the capacity of the Employee Health Nurse role. Coordinating vaccines, immunizations, lab titers, Blood Borne pathogen Exposures Protocol per TTUHSC policy
Manage annual Tuberculin skin test requirements for faculty, staff, residents and students. Place and interpret TST
Evaluate new hire health information for completeness. Advise on necessary follow-up. Maintain system for notification of vaccination, etc
Manage TTUHSC immunization program. Provide immunizations as required

Required Qualifications

Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program
Current RN license in the State of Texas or the ability to transfer your license to Texas
At least one year of infection control experience and/or training.

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All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.

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Infection Control/Employee Health Nurse