Registered Nurse - Infection Preventionist

About the role

The Infection Preventionist delivers fundamental infection control knowledge to the Veteran population and Veteran Affairs (VA) employees while developing technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a resource and advisor on infection prevention and control matters
• Affords responsibility for the coordination of care focused on education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care
• Follows procedures per established policies and guidelines
• Applies principles of infection prevention and control to current practice
• Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team
• Conducts surveillance and/or environment of care rounds to assess practice and environmental issues
• Performs case and trend analysis, reporting and interpretation, inspections, and control measures
• Educates patients, families, volunteers, and hospital staff on infection prevention and control processes and procedures
• Serves as a member of the Infection Prevention and Control Team and maintains Infection Prevention and Control policies
• Provides support in reviewing other medical center/service policies and procedures to ensure they comply with infection prevention and control standards

Requirements

• Basic Requirements: English Language Proficiency, Graduate of a school of professional nursing, Current - full - active - and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse, Possession of a current - full - active - and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth 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.), 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
• Preferred Experience: Certified in Infection Control (CIC), Previous experience as an Infection Prevention and Control Nurse (at least 2 years), Bachelor of Science in Nursing or MSN degree highly preferred, 5 years of RN experience in an inpatient hospital setting

Qualifications

• Basic Requirements: English Language Proficiency, Graduate of a school of professional nursing, Current - full - active - and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse, Possession of a current - full - active - and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth 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.), 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
• Preferred Experience: Certified in Infection Control (CIC), Previous experience as an Infection Prevention and Control Nurse (at least 2 years), Bachelor of Science in Nursing or MSN degree highly preferred, 5 years of RN experience in an inpatient hospital setting

Skills

• Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• Effective communication and teaching skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package including competitive pay, paid time off, retirement benefits, insurance, and telework options

Pay

Competitive salary with regular salary increases and potential for performance awards

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm