Nurse (Admin​/Infection Control) with Security Clearance

Duties
* Responsible for implementing, coordinating, and administering the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) Infection Control Program.
* Assess infection control standards and practices in the facility and its clinics.
* Identify potential reservoirs for cross- contamination and performing environmental cultures as needed.
* Observe control measures during infection outbreaks among patients or staff and manage the collection, reporting and documentation of infection control data.
* Reviews and applies regulatory and accreditation standards related to infection control and ensures adherence to current infection control protocols based on established regulations and guidelines.
* Suggests updates to hospital infection control policies and participates in reviewing and contributing to the evaluation and improvement of infection control guidelines within the facility.
* Develops, coordinates and teaches infection control educational programs for requested and mandatory topics.
* Serves as liaison among members of the Infection Control committee in clinical and non-clinical areas on infection control issues.
* Oversees infection control nurses and surveillance technicians in the performance of Infection Control practices. Requirements Conditions of employment
* Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
* A Personnel Security Investigation TIER 3 is required.
* This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
* A pre-placement medical examination is required.
* Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
* Applicants must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
* This position may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours which may include on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedule.
* Mission Essential position (required to report during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or emergencies).
* This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;

philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is . Basic Requirement for Nurse (Clinical/Medical-Surgical):
Degree: A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

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You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) Licensure: A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States; and you must have passed the National Council Licensure…