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Nurse (Infection Control)
Indian Health Service · Posted 6 days ago
About the Role
The purpose of this position is to serve as a Nurse (Infection Control and Prevention) at Kayenta Health Center in Kayenta, AZ. The incumbent independently plans, implements, and evaluates the ICP Program; conducts infection surveillance and outbreak response; provides technical guidance; and ensures compliance with federal, accreditation, and IHS infection prevention standards. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
What You'll Do
- →Manage the Infection Prevention and Control Program - Establishes, implements, and evaluates infection prevention policies, procedures, annual risk-based program plans, and compliance activities to support an effective facility-wide ICP program.
- →Ensure Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance - Interprets and applies infection prevention requirements and standards, gathers and validates compliance documentation, and responds to findings from oversight and accrediting organizations such as CMS, Joint Commission, and AAAHC.
- →Provide Infection Prevention Education and Consultation - Provides infection prevention education and training to clinical and non-clinical staff, patients, and visitors; serves as a facility-wide consultant on isolation precautions, exposure management, and infection prevention practices; and provides subject-matter expertise to committees.
- →Lead Performance Improvement and Data Reporting - Leads infection prevention performance-improvement initiatives by analyzing and communicating surveillance data, recommending corrective actions, preparing reports for leadership and committees, and validating and submitting surveillance data to NHSN and other approved systems.
Requirements
- ✓Selectee may be subject to a probationary period U.S.
- ✓Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children.
- ✓Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
- ✓This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit.
- ✓On-call hours or standby duty may be required.
- ✓Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- ✓To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
- ✓Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
- ✓A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.
- ✓Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance.
- ✓Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.
- ✓Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.
- ✓Financial Suitability Requirement: This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination.
- ✓Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.
Personality Fit
Job ID: e924222e-e172-4e16-a896-28f1e01b9c0d
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