Infection Control Nurse

Infection Control Specialist

Duties include but are not limited too:

• Monitor, trend, and track infection control issues; recommend and implement system changes to improve patient care
• Provide HIV testing, counseling, and case management services
• Develop and deliver educational programs on infection control for all staff, including new employees
• Serve as a consultant and resource for infection control matters across the facility
• Participate in interdisciplinary committees and quality improvement teams to evaluate and enhance clinical practice
• Analyze infection patterns, define risk factors, and identify high-risk areas for hospital-acquired infections
• Ensure compliance with VA, VISN, Medical Center, and external regulatory standards (TJC, OSHA)
• Evaluate and revise policies and procedures related to infection control and safety
• Promote and utilize information systems for infection control planning and management
• Participate in epidemiological studies and integrate evidence-based research into infection control practices
• Coach and mentor staff in infection control, infectious diseases, and professional development
• Collaborate with Employee Health and Human Resources on healthcare personnel infection control
• Recognize and report unsafe or unhealthy conditions/practices; educate staff on safe work practices and PPE
• Advocate for patient and family rights, confidentiality, and ethical standards
• Maintain membership in professional organizations and participate in compliance awareness education
• All other duties as assigned

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay:
Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards

Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

Retirement:
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance:
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4p

Compressed/Flexible:
Available

Telework:
Not available

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment

Incentives:

Not authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not authorized