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Job description
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 .
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.
Worksite address
portland, OR, 97204, US
Who can apply
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