Nurse (Infection Control)

US Indian Health Service; Kayenta (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Indian Health Service's Kayenta Health Center in Kayenta, AZ seeks a Nurse (Infection Control and Prevention) who independently plans, implements, and evaluates the ICP Program, conducts infection surveillance and outbreak response, and provides technical guidance to staff to ensure compliance with federal and IHS infection prevention standards.

The position requires education and licensure as a professional nurse, experience with infection prevention, surveillance, and policy development,

Qualifications

• Education: A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program.
• Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools if graduated from a foreign nursing school.
• Licensure: Current, active, full, and unrestricted nursing license/registration in a U.S. state, DC, Puerto Rico, or US territory.
• GS-12 level: either PhD or one year of professional nursing experience with appropriate degree, or qualifying credentials.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate infection prevention and control activities in a healthcare setting.
• Conduct infection surveillance and investigate potential outbreaks.
• Provide technical guidance and education to healthcare staff; ensure compliance with infection prevention standards.

Job description

The purpose of this position is to serve as a Nurse (Infection Control and Prevention) at Kayenta Health Center in Kayenta, AZ. The incumbent independently plans, implements, and evaluates the ICP Program; conducts infection surveillance and outbreak response; provides technical guidance; and ensures compliance with federal, accreditation, and IHS infection prevention standards.

A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021). 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: For all grade levels and positions, 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.

Basic Requirements for the GS-12 Grade Level: In addition to the above requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Successful completion of a PHD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field; or
• At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a professional nursing educational program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and\/or tasks:

Independently planning, implementing, and evaluating infection prevention and control activities in a healthcare setting; conducting surveillance of healthcare-associated infections; analyzing infection data; and investigating potential outbreaks. Experience also includes interpreting and applying infection prevention and regulatory standards, developing or implementing policies and procedures, providing technical guidance and education to healthcare staff, and recommending corrective actions to improve patient safety and regulatory compliance.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.