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USAJOBS · 3 months ago

RN Infectious Disease/Infection Prevention & Control Lead Coordinator

Loma Linda, California, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$102K/yr - $185K/yr

3+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking an Infection Control Nurse - Lead Coordinator who will supervise the Infection Prevention and MDRO Programs under the Hospital Epidemiologist. The role involves systematic data collection for infections, providing recommendations for the Infection Control Program, and leading various infection control initiatives.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

This nurse functions as the Team Lead for Infection Prevention and Control

Engages with all levels of clinicians, non-licensed staff and leadership at the facility, VISN and National levels

Communicates knowledge and understanding of mandatory requirements and standards of Joint Commission, OSHA, and California State Public Health as they relate to Infection Prevention

Performs surveillance of infections and diseases, contact investigations and containment of infectious disease outbreaks, collection and analysis of infections to reduce risk and improve health outcomes

Review best practices in infection prevention and works with all healthcare disciplines to implement these practices

Participates in Environment of care and Construction rounds for the facility

Provide Infectious Disease consultation to Community Living Center

Supervise and cross-coverage with other Infection Prevention Nurse (s) as needed/requested

Performs other related duties

Assists in initiating and conducting appropriate epidemiological studies aimed at defining the nature, etiology, and control of Hospital acquired infection (HAI) outbreaks

Participates in the development, implementation, and maintenance of infection control activities and functions as a liaison between the Medical Center, various regulatory agencies and the medical community

Serves as an active member of the Infection Prevention and Control Committee and maintains data and correspondence pertaining to HAI

Coordinates infection control program function with state and local health departments concerning patients with reportable communicable diseases

Participates in the evaluation of equipment and supplies related to infection control

Functions as a resource person for Employee Health Service on matters pertaining to infection control and exposures to communicable diseases

Works closely with the Medical Center Safety Officer and Industrial Hygienist on environment of care issues that pertain to the practice of Infection Control and Occupational Health

Develops the Infection Prevention & Control Program Plan, Annual Program Evaluation, and Risk Assessment

Develops and keeps updated facility Infection Prevention & Control Guidelines/Policies

Qualification

Infection PreventionEpidemiological StudiesData AnalysisCertification in Infection ControlClinical Practice GuidelinesMicrosoft OfficeLeadershipCommunication

Required

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements

Must pass pre-employment physical examination

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

You may be required to serve a probationary period

Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement

English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English

Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE); OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program. Upon achievement of a State license, the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6); OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program. Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD)

Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements, but do not possess the required licensure, may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.)

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in health care related field, minimum

3 to 5 years experience in nursing field

Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (APIC CIC) preferred and strongly recommended

Previous infection prevention experience strongly desired, will be used as ranking criteria

Knowledge of clinical practice guidelines and standards for prevention and control of infection

Ability to utilize computers and Microsoft programs (e.g., Word, Access, Excel and PowerPoint) to analyze data, prepare graphs and charts, and reports