Registered Nurse Multi-Drug Resistant Program Coordinator

Veterans Health Administration

Albuquerque (NM)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 137,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Albuquerque seeks a Registered Nurse Multi-Drug Resistant Program Coordinator to lead the MDRO prevention initiatives within the Infection Prevention and Control team.

The role reports to the Chief of QPS and includes data collection, training, and system-wide performance improvement to protect patients, staff, and visitors. The posted salary range is $75,834 to $136,857 per year, with federal benefits and a 25% travel requirement.

Qualifications

RN with infection prevention experience.
Experience coordinating MDRO prevention initiatives.

Responsibilities

Provides expert consultation on MDRO prevention.
Coordinates interpretation and implementation of MDRO standards.
Manages local MDRO prevention initiatives and data collection.
Ensures appropriate precautions are initiated for MDRO patients.
Prepares reports and presentations for committees and agencies.

Skills

MDRO prevention

Infection control

Job description

Registered Nurse Multi-Drug Resistant Program Coordinator

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The New Mexico VA Health Care System is looking for a Registered Nurse Multi-Drug Resistant Program Coordinator for our Quality and Patient Safety Service!

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN) - MDRO (Multidrug-Resistant Organism) Prevention Coordinator (MPC) at the New Mexico VA Heath Care System (NMVAHCS) practices within the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) section of the Office of Quality and Patient Safety (QPS). This is a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary health care system-wide program designed to monitor, prevent, and control infections and their adverse effects on patients, employees, trainees, volunteers, and visitors.

The incumbent will serve in a key position as part of the IPC and QPS teams and is organizationally responsible to the Chief of QPS. The incumbent has clinical oversight by the Hospital Epidemiologist and direct administrative oversight by the RN Supervisor, IPC. Duties and Responsibilities to include but not limited to:

Provides expert consultation and serves as a resource to all health-related disciplines on issues regarding MDRO prevention.
Functions as a key staff member for the interpretation, coordination, implementation, and documentation of recommendations/standards issued by relevant professional organizations.
Manages local aspects of MDRO Prevention Initiatives in collaboration with the IPC program. Serves as the focal point and liaison for day-to-day operations, as well as for reporting and collecting MDRO data (e.g., MRSA, Clostridioides difficile, carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae). Develops and evaluates local VA medical facility procedures related to the MDRO Prevention Initiative.
Ensures appropriate measures/precautions are initiated in the care for patients as outlined in MDRO Prevention Initiatives. Collects and analyzes data to determine the potential reasons for the transmission of infection and develops appropriate interventions.
Designs and implements focused studies to provide additional insight to identified problems/issues -Designs, participates in, and supports IPC/MDRO research activities, reviews recommended interventions proposed by research studies, and evaluates effectiveness of implementation.
Prepares healthcare system-wide memoranda on all aspects of MORO prevention, incorporating the latest guidance from VA, APIC, CDC, TJC, OSHA, and other relevant agencies and professional organizations.
Provides education on IP&C issues related to MDRO prevention for members of the clinical staff, administrative staff, volunteers, and patients/families on a routine basis utilizing a variety of methods.
Develops and conducts special training sessions as necessary when emergent issues (e.g., outbreaks) are identified or when changes or new elements are added to MORO-related programs.
Prepares reports of activities relevant to MDRO Prevention Initiatives with recommended solutions and presents to the involved services and committees, as well as the IP&C Committee and healthcare system administration.
Prepares and presents findings to appropriate internal committees and external agencies as required (e.g., MDRO Program Office).
Performs contact investigations and assists Infection Preventionists with outbreak management.

This includes regular communication to involved services, administration, and local, state, or national health agencies.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized This position requires 25% or less travel

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $75834 – $136857/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-27.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.