Nurse (Infection Prevention Multi Drug Resistant Organism (MDRO) Coordinator)

Qualifications

• Basic Requirements:
• English Language Proficiency
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency
• Current - full - active - and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse
• Credential for foreign nursing education higher than associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA
• 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)
• Grandfathering Provision: All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification
• Grade Determinations:
• The following Scope - Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates - and if appropriate - the level within a grade
• The Dimension requirements (Practice - Veteran/Patient Driven Care - Leadership - Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment

Skills

Knowledge of infection control practices and procedures

Ability to analyze and interpret data

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards package including competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards, paid time off, retirement, federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care, and relocation/recruitment incentives.

Pay

Competitive salary with regular salary increases and potential for performance awards.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm, 7:30am - 4:00pm, or 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Compressed/Flexible: Not Available

Telework: This is not a virtual position

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Maybe available for highly qualified individuals