Nurse (Infection Control)

Department Of Health And Human Services • Pine Ridge, SD

112d • $83,528 - $126,446

About The Position

This position is located within the Pine Ridge Service Unit to include work in the Pine Ridge Hospital, LaCreek Clinic, Kyle and Wanblee Health Centers. May be present to any of the locations for auditing and oversight. The purpose of this position is to maintain an effective service unit-wide infection control/employee health program. Incumbent is responsible for meeting the Joint commission's Standards of Nursing Practice and Infection Control.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.
• Possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse.
• Must meet the minimum qualifications for GS-09 or GS-11 level.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a specialty area of nursing.
• Master's degree in professional nursing for GS-09 qualification.
• PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program for GS-11 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a consultant and subject matter expert for the chair of the Infection Control/Patient Safety/Employee Health committees at the facilities.
• Conduct annual training and in-service to staff on Infection Control.
• Conduct continuous staff education on Patient Safety reports to the Governing Body.
• Implement the patient safety goals plan and policies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to student loan repayment programs for qualifying health disciplines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees