Nurse (Infection Control) - DHA Job in Bloomfield, NM

Summary

This job is open to

• Native Americans

  Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation.

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

• Develops, implements, and evaluates the DZHC Infection Control Program including nosocomial infection prevention, Tuberculosis (TB) prevention and monitoring, and the exposure plan. Assures that the programs meet all regulatory and accreditation requirements. Establishes and monitors infection control policies and procedures for the facility.
• Provides infection control education, updates on new issues or trends, and infection control basics to all medical staff. Delivers targeted education to high-risk departments by focusing on issues pertinent to the medical providers and relevant staff. Responsible for new employee orientation when it is scheduled.
• Serves as a consultant to administrative, medical professionals, housekeeping, and allied health staff on matters relating to infection control and prevention.
• Serves as the facilitator and the subject matter expert for all staff members. Prepares, distributes and maintains all minutes and documents for the Infection Control and Environment of Care committees.
• Serves as the liaison with Shiprock Service Unit's Infection Control and Safety Officer.
• Participates in the facility's performance program by gathering and analyzing data as described by the Performance Improvement Plan. Delivers annual plans, quarterly reports, and year-end evaluations to the Supervisor Nurse and Health System Administrator.
• Notifies the supervisor on infractions against standard operating policies and procedures that expose guests, employees, and/or the facility of the risk of infection or complications resulting from contamination.
• Develops and participates in planning, conducting and scheduling of timely in-service training classes and educational programs that provides instructions on various topics such as: Standard Precautions, HIV and Hepatitis B, Hazardous and Infectious Waste Management, Isolation techniques mandated by Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and other standards from Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and other regulatory agencies.
• The incumbent is responsible for the development, administration, evaluation, and documentation for all risk management activities for DZHC.
• Works closely with facility departments to implement National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) and in review of PCEs. Participates in safety rounds and provides risk management orientation material to entire facility on wide variety of risk management issues.
• Maintains and review employee health folders with immunization status, purified protein derivative (PPD), TB status, exposures and employment related health information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must pass pre-employment examination.
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.

Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required.

Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities.

COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty.

The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.

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/.

You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.

Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.

1. Click 'Apply' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
2. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or supporting documents.
3. Read all Eligibility questions and respond accordingly. .
4. Complete the assessment questions.
5. Verify all required documentation is included in your application package.

Next steps

You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account. You will receive an acknowledgement from USAJobs that your submission was successful once we have received your on-line occupational questionnaire, resume, and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJobs Account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background check, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the human resources office posting this announcement.

If all required documentation is not submitted with your application you will lose consideration. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information and documents entered, uploaded, or faxed are received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.

HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.

~ ~ ~ Indian Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer ~ ~ ~