Nurse (Infection Control)

Indian Health Service

Dulce (NM)

On-site

USD 98,000 - 128,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Indian Health Service in Dulce, NM is seeking a Registered Nurse specialized in Employee Health and Infection Control for the Jicarilla Service Unit. The role includes evaluating and implementing health and infection control programs, and conducting employee health screenings.

You will monitor required testing, develop procedures to meet regulatory guidelines, and provide essential health services to staff in a federal healthcare setting.

Qualifications

RN with infection control exposure and employee health program responsibilities.
Transcript submission required; show coursework/grades; official transcripts later if selected.
Foreign education must include a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency if applicable.

Responsibilities

Evaluates, develops and implements the Employee Health and Infection Control program for the Service Unit.
Monitors service unit employees for required tests upon entry and annually as required by governing agencies.
Provides health screening and related services.

Skills

Infection control

Employee health

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Department: Department of Health and Human Services

This position is located in the Division of Nursing Services at the Jicarilla Service Unit (JSU) Dulce, NM. The incumbent functions as a Patient Safety Manager, Infection Preventionist, and Employee Health RN at the Jicarilla Service Unit. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Key Responsibilities

Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Registered Nurse Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Evaluates, develops and implements the Employee Health and Infection Control program for the Service Unit. Monitors service unit employees for specific required tests upon entry and annually as required by governing agencies. Provides health screening and related services.

Identifies factors in the work environment that present a safety hazard to employee's health. Formulates policies and procedures for employee health and infection control to meet regulatory agencies guidelines.

Requirements & 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: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. 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, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $98244 – $127725/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-20.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Native' hiring path.