Infection Preventionist RN: Lead Safety & Compliance

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal health/vision/dental

Federal retirement

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring an Infection Preventionist RN to lead infection prevention efforts, including surveillance, reporting, investigation, and control of infections.

The role ensures compliance with standards, educates staff and patients, and collaborates with teams to reduce risks and improve patient safety in a safe, clean healthcare environment. Qualifications include RN licensure, a nursing degree, and relevant infection control experience.

Qualifications

• Evidence of infection prevention experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of infection control standards and regulations.
• Ability to educate staff and patients on infection prevention.

Responsibilities

• Lead surveillance, reporting, investigation and control of infections.
• Ensure compliance with standards and educate staff and patients.
• Collaborate with teams to reduce risks and improve patient safety.
• Support infection control policies and provide guidance across the facility.

Skills

Infection prevention

Surveillance

Staff education

Education

RN licensure

Nursing degree

Bridge program completion

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring an Infection Preventionist RN to lead infection prevention efforts, including surveillance, reporting, investigation, and control of infections.

The role ensures compliance with standards, educates staff and patients, and collaborates with teams to reduce risks and improve patient safety in a safe, clean healthcare environment. Qualifications include RN licensure, a nursing degree, and relevant infection control experience.