EMPLOYEE HEALTH & INFECTION CONTROL NURSE

apartment Legent Health location_onTomball, TX 77375, US

About Legent Health

At Legent Health, our mission is simple yet profound: “To provide first-class health care that puts YOU first.”

Our vision reflects our commitment to excellence: “Through robust physician partnerships, become a nationwide leader in compassionate, quality healthcare focused on the patient and available to everyone.”

Our values, also known as our brand pillars, define how we stay true to our identity in the healthcare industry and the communities we serve. These values are central to everything we do:

Respect: We honor the time and trust of both patients and physicians by delivering organized, efficient services that ensure a seamless healthcare experience.
Service: We are committed to highly personalized care for patients, their families, and the physicians who serve them, driving optimal outcomes for all.
Leadership: We strive to be a trusted leader through innovation, clear communication, and unwavering dedication to excellence across our employees and partners.

Joining Legent Health means being part of a team that lives these principles every day, as we build a future focused on compassionate, quality care.

About the Role

The Employee Health and Infection Control Nurse is responsible for all aspects of Employee Health and Infection Control. This position ensures a safe and healthy environment and compliance with regulatory agencies.

POSITION’S ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Completes pre-employment and ongoing employee health screening and assessment, ensuring prospective employees, volunteers, students, and interns can carry out their proposed functions and are appropriately protected from communicable diseases.
Performs employee TB screening and ensures all applicable immunizations are up to date and/or verification of immunity is demonstrated.
Coordinates annual employee TB, flu, and wellness clinics.
Establishes and maintains Employee Health records.
Carries out studies and investigations on health or safety-related questions and prepares reports, summaries, and recommendations.
Works with Human Resources to ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory occupational health requirements including, but not limited to OSHA, ADA, FMLA, DPH, HRSA and CMS.
Manages communication from internal and external sources.
Collaborates with clinical and non-clinical employees regarding oversight of infection control measures and will confer with staff who procure and distribute personal protection equipment (PPE).
Coordinates the organization-wide Infection Control Program, including serving as a resource/consultant for all departments and services.
Identifies and implements infection prevention and control strategies and education of staff.
Assists in the development and maintenance of evidence-based/informed infection prevention and control and Employee Health policies and procedures.
Investigates, surveils, controls, and prevents communicable disease exposures. Documents and reports exposures to regulatory agencies as required.
All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.; Current State RN license.
Current Valid CPR certification.
Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for education requirements.
Minimum of 1 year experience managing infection control policies/programs.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in Employee Health/Occupational Health.
Experience in handling employee health preferred.
Computer skills preferred.

Why Join Legent Health?

Legent Health fosters an environment where team members are empowered to deliver exceptional care while growing professionally within a supportive, values-driven culture.

We Offer:

Competitive salary and performance incentives
Comprehensive benefits package
Paid time off and wellness programs
Career development and training opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Legent Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

I-9 and E-Verify Compliance:
Employment eligibility will be verified through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system. All applicants must provide valid documentation to establish identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by federal law.

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