Nurse (Infection Preventionist Program Manager)

Infection Prevention Program Manager Registered Nurse

The Infection Prevention Program Manager Registered Nurse serves as the clinical and administrative leader responsible for the implementation of the Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) Program. The incumbent partners with the Hospital Epidemiologist(s) to develop program goals, implement surveillance systems, mitigate risks, and promote safe, high-quality care for Veterans across inpatient, outpatient, long-term care, and specialty settings. Duties include, but not limited to:

• Program Leadership & Management
• Regulatory Compliance & Policy Development
• Surveillance, Analysis & Reporting
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Consultation
• Emergency Preparedness & Specialty Expertise
• Education, Training & Professional Development
• Evidence-Based Practice, Research & Quality Improvement
• Leadership, Professionalism, and Clinical Accountability

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, 8 hours shifts between 0700-1700.

Telework: Not Available.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified applicants.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.