Nurse Infection Control

Summary Area of Consideration: All Sources The closing date is extended from March 1, 2024. The closing date is extended from March 15, 2024. The closing date is extended from April 26, 2024. Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02/09/2024 to 06/10/2024 Salary $104,217 - $135,478 per year Pay scale & grade GS 12 Help Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Zuni, NM 1 vacancy Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Full-time - Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family (Series) 0610 Nurse Supervisory status Yes Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR) Trust determination process Suitability/Fitness Announcement number IHS-AQ DH Control number Help This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3. The IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Help This job is also open in another announcement to: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees - Competitive service Federal employees - Excepted service Individuals with disabilities Native Americans Veterans Help This job is also open in another announcement to: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees - Competitive service Federal employees - Excepted service Individuals with disabilities Native Americans Veterans Videos Help Duties This position is located in the Division of Data Management, Zuni Service Unit, Zuni, New Mexico. This position directs a comprehensive hospital-wide infection control program, develop and implement Infection Control policies and procedures, assures infection surveillance program plans are in compliance with The Joint Commission and other accrediting agencies. Provides supervision to the Environmental Services department. This position reports to the Supervisory Health System Specialist (Quality Manager). Directs a comprehensive hospital-wide infection control program. Develops infection control policies and procedures. Participates in formal strategic and operation planning for infection control services. Monitors and documents surveillance/performance improvement activities to ensure compliance with the standards. Makes regular scheduled and impromptu rounds in addition to the tracer rounds to assure staff are up-to-date and complaint with infection prevention issues. Assures infection surveillance program plans are in compliance with The Joint Commission and other accrediting agencies. Provides supervision to the Environmental Services Department. Assist the Environmental Services supervisor to develop and implement a fully functional infection control program. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement. 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 nursing licensure requirements. If license requirements 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 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. Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Education: A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools. Licensure: Applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. In addition, they must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Experience: The work experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. At the GS-9 and above grade level, many positions may require experience in a specialty area of nursing. In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: In addition to the mandatory license and education described above under Basic Requirements applicants must have at least one or more full years of professional nursing experience that is equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS-11. Professional Nursing Experience: Experience developing policies and procedures for infection control to ensure compliance with accrediting agencies. Experience in identifying, reporting, preventing and controlling hospital acquired infections. Experience in monitoring and documenting surveillance/performance improvement activities to ensure compliance with the standards. Makes regular schedule and impromptu rounds in addition to the tracer rounds to assure staff are up-to-date and compliant with infection prevention issues. Experience conducting educational training on infection prevention in a large group setting. Experience providing oversight, direction and coordination of projects and investigations related to infection control services. Experience in preparing written reports. Supervisory Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Flexibility, Integrity/Honesty, Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Problem Solving, Resilience, and Written Communication. Other Competencies Related to Leadership Positions: Conflict Management, Continual Learning, Developing Others, Influencing/Negotiating, Technical Credibility, and Teambuilding. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Education This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information . click apply for full job details