Infection Prevention RN — Surveillance Leader

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Salt Lake City seeks an Infection Preventionist Registered Nurse to improve patient outcomes through evidence-based infection control practices. The IP conducts surveillance, identifies infection risks, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to reduce transmission among patients, staff, visitors, and students.

The role requires substantial nursing expertise, licensure in the United States, and participation in ongoing education per VA standards.

Qualifications

• RN with license in a US state or territory
• English language proficiency required by VA regulations
• BSN or equivalent nursing degree required by accreditation bodies (ACEN/CCNE)
• Foreign nursing education requires degree equivalency validation if applicable

Responsibilities

• Surveils for hospital-acquired infections using National Healthcare Safety Network definitions.
• Implements MDRO prevention initiatives.
• Identifies and investigates infection outbreaks and recommends prevention measures.
• Provides infection prevention education to care teams.
• Collaborates with departments to ensure regulatory compliance and improve patient safety.

Skills

Infection control

Surveillance

Data analytics

Leadership

Communication

Education

BSN or higher

Nursing license (RN)

Job description

Veterans Health Administration in Salt Lake City seeks an Infection Preventionist Registered Nurse to improve patient outcomes through evidence-based infection control practices. The IP conducts surveillance, identifies infection risks, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to reduce transmission among patients, staff, visitors, and students.

The role requires substantial nursing expertise, licensure in the United States, and participation in ongoing education per VA standards.