Infection Control Registered Nurse

Job ID 300095887 | Date posted 10/01/2026

About the role

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Uptown is a joint venture surgical hospital between Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH), United Surgical Partners International (USPI), and local physicians. The hospital provides a wide range of medical and surgical services for the greater North Texas area across 8 ORs, 24 private inpatient rooms, a full-service ED. It specializes in inpatient and outpatient procedures in Orthopedics, Joint Replacement, Spine, General, Bariatrics, Surgical Oncology, ENT, Reconstructive Surgery, and other surgical specialties. The Infection Control Registered Nurse has oversight over all infection control and prevention related activities within the organization and is responsible for all functions of the employee health program and accountability to the quality department with audits.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of all infection control and prevention related activities within the organization.
• Responsibility for all functions of the employee health program.
• Accountability to the quality department with audits.

Requirements

• BSN required.
• Master’s in a related field highly desired.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an RN in an acute care setting.
• Employee Health and Infection Prevention experience preferred.
• Current RN licensure in the State of Texas.
• BLS required.
• CIC preferred or obtainable within 24 months of hire.

Skills

• Detail oriented and capable of exploring innovative solutions to solve complex problems and address issues through the use of a combination of delivered and custom‑developed tools.
• Ability to compile, code and categorize, or verify information/data.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in complex situations.
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.