[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Tenet Healthcare jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/tenet-healthcare/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Tenet Healthcare · Harlingen, TX # Infection Preventionist Harlingen, TX Listed on Tenet Healthcare’s official careers site. Listed as of October 17, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Tenet Healthcare’s careers site →](https://jobs.tenethealth.com/job/harlingen/infection-preventionist/1127/98136490496) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Tenet Healthcare](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/tenet-healthcare/) / Infection Preventionist ## Job description Overview  Valley Baptist - Harlingen Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients. At Valley Baptist - Harlingen, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status ### Job Summary DESCRIPTION The Infection Preventionist coordinates the infection control program in the hospital. The designated person will be given the authority to implement and enforce the Program policies, coordinate all infection prevention and control activities within the hospital, and facilitate ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of prevention and/or control activities and interventions. The Infection Preventionist will ensure the IP program is in compliance with professional, state, federal and regulatory standards designed to reduce or eliminate spread of infections outbreaks in the facility and to monitor patient care for compliance with established standards. ### RESPONSIBILITIES Provides related education to staff, patients and visitors as needed. Conducts rounding, audits, tracers, and just-in-time education. Performs daily surveillance and reporting. Participates in root cause analyses and strategic meetings regarding infection prevention initiatives. ### QUALIFICATIONS Education: Required: Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field. ### Experience Required:2 years working in an acute care facility or 2 years working in Infection Prevention in a non-acute care setting. ### Preferred 1 year working in Infection Prevention in an acute care setting. ### Certifications Required: AHA BLS. Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) within 2 years of hire. ### Physical Demands Not Applicable. #LI-SC1 Organization Description We help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith.Since the early 1920s, Valley Baptist Medical Center hospitals have been involved in the community, caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in the Rio Grande Valley. We are dedicated to continuing our strong tradition of providing quality, compassionate healthcare that puts people first. Our mission is to serve, heal and educate with concern for the whole patient, an understanding of the economic environment and a relentless commitment to quality. Join our team! Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. ### E-Verify [http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify](http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations. 2604000787 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 17, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Harlingen, TX[Apply on Tenet Healthcare’s careers site →](https://jobs.tenethealth.com/job/harlingen/infection-preventionist/1127/98136490496) ## More jobs at Tenet Healthcare ### [CT Tech](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/tenet-healthcare/jobs/aabc62c40707c984004e/) Harlingen, TX ### [CV Tech](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/tenet-healthcare/jobs/598aa55e3656610ab2c4/) Harlingen, TX ### [Certified Surgical Tech (CST)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/tenet-healthcare/jobs/48bd5c9dd0f8a17bb917/) Harlingen, TX ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Infection Preventionist/Staff Educator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/aad2a3f4c6f1a72eebae/) Universal Health Services · RADCLIFF, Kentucky ### [Facilities Product Manager - Infection Prevention Solutions - Healthcare+](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aramark/jobs/581922f3379cfb8db503/) Aramark · Philadelphia, PA, US ### [Infection Control/Nurse Educator RN](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/3358b2b9e9c81da9a5b6/) Universal Health Services · LEESBURG, Virginia ### [Senior Clinical Infection Prevention Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/steris/jobs/07c87e0d1591a3cf14dc/) Steris · Orlando, Florida, United States ### [Sales Representative - Spokane, WA - Infection Prevention](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/stryker/jobs/385666ce9c15a36a069b/) Stryker · Spokane, Washington OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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