Quality Improvement Nurse

United States Department of Veterans Affairs • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

The Quality Improvement and Infection Prevention and Control Nurse at the San Francisco VA is responsible for overseeing the Infection Prevention (IP) and Control Program and the MDRO Prevention Initiative. This role involves providing expert, evidence-based infection control practices, establishing surveillance indicators, and conducting monitoring to identify and reduce the risk of infections among patients, employees, visitors, and students. The nurse contributes to the annual Infection Control Risk Assessment, determining necessary resources, communicating variances to administration, and revising plans as needed. Additionally, the position includes providing education on infection control issues and ongoing training to staff, fostering a supportive environment for professional development, and serving as a resource for all employees on infection control and epidemiology.

Requirements

• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. state or territory.
• Possession of a master's level bridge program in nursing may qualify for temporary appointment.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including visual acuity, keen hearing, and manual dexterity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in infection prevention and control.
• Knowledge of epidemiology and infection control practices.
• Ability to work effectively in stressful situations and shift priorities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the activities of the Infection Prevention and Control Program.
• Provide expert, evidence-based infection control practices.
• Establish surveillance indicators and conduct monitoring to reduce infection risks.
• Contribute to the annual Infection Control Risk Assessment.
• Provide education and ongoing training on infection control issues to staff.
• Foster a safe and supportive environment for healthcare professionals.
• Serve as an educational resource on infection control and epidemiology.
• Support colleagues through knowledge sharing and evidence-based practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular increases and potential performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays).
• Traditional federal pension with 5 years vesting and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree