Infection Prevention RN: Safety & Surveillance Leader

Veterans Health Administration; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal benefits

Comprehensive total rewards

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Florida seeks an Infection Preventionist Registered Nurse to lead surveillance, reporting, investigation, and control of infections across the facility.

The IP RN educates staff and patients, collaborates with teams to reduce risks, and ensures compliance with infection control standards. The role participates in the Infection Control Committee and helps optimize safety at the medical center.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with infection prevention experience.
• Ability to lead surveillance and reporting of infections.
• Educate staff and patients on infection control practices.
• Collaborate with care teams to reduce infection risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead infection prevention activities including surveillance, reporting, investigation and control of infections.
• Coordinate and monitor infection control standards across services.
• Develop and implement infection prevention policies and training.
• Analyze infection data and recommend interventions to improve patient safety.

Skills

Infection prevention

Surveillance

Staff education

Policy compliance

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Veterans Health Administration in Florida seeks an Infection Preventionist Registered Nurse to lead surveillance, reporting, investigation, and control of infections across the facility.

The IP RN educates staff and patients, collaborates with teams to reduce risks, and ensures compliance with infection control standards. The role participates in the Infection Control Committee and helps optimize safety at the medical center.