Registered Nurse (Infection Control)
About The Position
The RN Infection Preventionist is proficient in infection control practices through deliberate and well-planned efforts. They are self-directed in setting goals to manage complex infection control situations. This role includes coordinating care with an emphasis on education, patient self-management, and overall customer satisfaction across the continuum of care. They adhere to established procedures and contribute to positive outcomes by collaborating with interdisciplinary team members. The Infection Preventionist (IP) Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for delivering competent, evidence-based infection control practices. The IP establishes surveillance metrics and conducts monitoring activities to identify and mitigate the risks of infection transmission among patients, staff, visitors, and students. The IP contributes to the annual Infection Control Risk Assessment by identifying necessary resources to execute the plan, communicating any deviations to leadership, and revising the plan as needed. The IP provides education on infection control topics and conducts annual as well as ongoing training sessions for staff. Additionally, the IP serves as a resource for all employees regarding infection control, epidemiology, and best practices, offering guidance and support. The IP collaborates with Employee Occupational Health (EOH) and other multidisciplinary teams to plan and implement immunization programs, such as influenza vaccination initiatives. The IP assists the Infection Control Provider in managing the Clinical Case Registry (CCR) for HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C, including generating reports and alerts for clinical staff. The IP plays an integral role in various organizational programs and committees, such as Reusable Medical Equipment (RME), Construction Safety, and Water Safety. The IP participates in risk assessments related to construction projects and performs routine inspections to review safety practices. The IP is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining systems to analyze, trend, and report infection data. The IP assists in creating and maintaining essential documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, outbreak investigations, and compliance with external agency requirements The IP ensures that the Infection Prevention Program adheres to all applicable mandates from the Veteran Health Administration (VHA), The Joint Commission (TJC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Inspector General (OIG), as well as state and other relevant regulations. The IP collaborates with various clinical and administrative departments-including Industrial Hygiene, Patient Safety, Engineering, Risk Management, and EOH-to provide reports, consultation, and relevant data.
Responsibilities
- Establish surveillance metrics and conducts monitoring activities to identify and mitigate the risks of infection transmission among patients, staff, visitors, and students.
- Contribute to the annual Infection Control Risk Assessment by identifying necessary resources to execute the plan, communicating any deviations to leadership, and revising the plan as needed.
- Provide education on infection control topics and conducts annual as well as ongoing training sessions for staff.
- Serve as a resource for all employees regarding infection control, epidemiology, and best practices, offering guidance and support.
- Collaborate with Employee Occupational Health (EOH) and other multidisciplinary teams to plan and implement immunization programs, such as influenza vaccination initiatives.
- Assist the Infection Control Provider in managing the Clinical Case Registry (CCR) for HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C, including generating reports and alerts for clinical staff.
- Play an integral role in various organizational programs and committees, such as Reusable Medical Equipment (RME), Construction Safety, and Water Safety.
- Participate in risk assessments related to construction projects and performs routine inspections to review safety practices.
- Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining systems to analyze, trend, and report infection data.
- Assist in creating and maintaining essential documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, outbreak investigations, and compliance with external agency requirements
- Ensure that the Infection Prevention Program adheres to all applicable mandates from the Veteran Health Administration (VHA), The Joint Commission (TJC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Inspector General (OIG), as well as state and other relevant regulations.
- Collaborate with various clinical and administrative departments-including Industrial Hygiene, Patient Safety, Engineering, Risk Management, and EOH-to provide reports, consultation, and relevant data.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
- 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
- Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
- Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Administration of Human Resource Programs
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
