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Nurse (Infection Preventionist Program Manager)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 120 days ago
On-site Portland, OR $125K – $181K Apply by Sep 30, 2026 Nurse ENFJENTJESFJESTJ OperationsHealthcare
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The Infection Prevention Program Manager Registered Nurse leads the Infection Prevention & Control Program for VA Portland Health Care System, ensuring regulatory compliance, directing system-wide prevention activities, and providing expert guidance to leadership and clinical teams. The role coordinates surveillance, mitigates infection risks, and supports evidence-based practices to promote safe, high-quality care across all care settings.
What You'll Do
- →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 Leads and manages the IPC Program across all VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS) sites, including inpatient, outpatient, long-term care, residential, and community-based clinics.
- →Partners with the Hospital Epidemiologists to direct IPC program planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement efforts.
- →Regulatory Compliance & Policy Development Coordinates and participates in IPC Program policy and procedure development and review including the infection control manual, other mandatory documents, and outbreak reports.
- →Ensures full compliance with VHA, The Joint Commission, OSHA, OIG, and applicable state regulations and adherence to national standards such as APIC, CDC, SHEA, and IDSA.
- →Surveillance, Analysis & Reporting Coordinates and conducts surveillance, analysis, and reporting of infection-related outcomes.
- →Identifies trends, conducts risk assessments, and provides data-driven recommendations to leadership and frontline services.
- →Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Consultation Promote alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence.
- →Collaborates with internal stakeholders including but not limited to Employee Health, Industrial Hygiene, Patient Safety, Engineering, and Risk Management to provide consultation, reports, and programmatic support.
- →Establishes and maintains partnerships with regional (VISN) and national (VACO) VA counterparts; local academic (OHSU) and community IP programs; as well as local and state public health.
- →Emergency Preparedness & Specialty Expertise Coordinates and provides IP expert consultation for emergency planning, including high-consequence infection and pandemic preparedness.
- →Education, Training & Professional Development Seeks knowledge from professional organizations to enhance personal leadership and career growth.
- →Mentors and supports the professional growth of IPC Program team members and nursing students and staff.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Personality Fit
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