APIC Consulting Services, a subsidiary of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), is seeking CIC®-certified Infection Preventionists (IPs) with long-term care (LTC) experience, available 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CT. The work provides Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) assessments and education for TX-based long-term care facilities (LTCFs) throughout specified regions. Project work has begun and will continue through July 2023, with the possibility of a contract extension (TBD). Candidates must reside within the East and South Texas regions, with the possibility of travel to surrounding areas. Please see regional details below.

Project Details:

• Under direction from the Client, [KH1] the consultant will conduct approved training and individually complete an Infection Control Assessment and Response (ICAR) tools at designated LTCFs.
  • ICARs will be delivered as 1-day or 2-day visits, depending on facility availability and identified needs.
• When not administering ICARs, IPs [KH2] [EB3] [KH4] will be expected to offer education and resources to the LTCFs within their region.
• The candidate will receive an initial list of facilities to schedule for ICAR visits, and will adjust the list based on uptake from the facilities or as deemed necessary by Client.
  • Candidate will be responsible for scheduling the visit with the facility and coordinating any necessary travel to conduct the ICAR.
• Candidates will utilize the TxHSN platform to document all ICAR work, including findings and recommendations. Prior experience with TxHSN is preferred.
• Candidates will be provided with a client issued laptop, badge, and PPE for use onsite.
• Other duties as assigned by the Client.

Consultant Requirements:

• Must be able to legally work in the USA[KH5]
• IPs must maintain a current CIC or LTC CIP certification.
• Consultants must have a minimum of 10 years of IPC experience.
• LTC experience required.
• Must reside within CLIENT Region 4/5 N or 11 (East and South TX).
  • Region 4/5 N (East TX) Counties:
    • Lamar
    • Red River
    • Bowie
    • Delta
    • Hopkins
    • Franklin
    • Titus
    • Camp
    • Morris
    • Cass
    • Rains
    • Wood
    • Upshur
    • Marion
    • Van Zandt
    • Smith
    • Gregg
    • Harrison
    • Panola
    • Rusk
    • Cherokee
    • Henderson
    • Anderson
    • Houston
    • Nacogdoches
    • Angelina
    • San Augustine
    • Shelby
    • Sabine
    • Newton
    • Jasper
    • Tyler
    • Polk
    • Trinity
    • San Jacinto
  • Region 11 (South TX) Counties:
    • McMullen
    • Live Oak
    • Bee
    • Refugio
    • Aransas
    • San Patricio
    • Nueces
    • Kleberg
    • Jim Wells
    • Duval
    • Webb
    • Zapata
    • Jim Hogg
    • Brooks
    • Kenedy
    • Starr
    • Hidalgo
    • Willacy
    • Cameron