Registered Nurse Multi-Drug Resistant Program Coordinator
Veterans Health Administration (DOVA)
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The New Mexico VA Health Care System is seeking a Registered Nurse MDRO Program Coordinator to lead infection prevention initiatives and MDRO prevention activities across the facility. You will collaborate with clinical teams, support services, and public health agencies to ensure compliance with Joint Commission, OSHA, and CDC standards, and to report MDRO data for quality improvement.
Travel is limited and background checks/credentialing are required.
Qualifications
- Experience in infection prevention and control in healthcare settings.
- Ability to coordinate with multiple disciplines and agencies.
- Knowledge of regulatory standards (TJC, OIG, OMI) and infection control guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Provides expert consultation on MDRO prevention to health-related disciplines.
- Interprets and implements recommendations from professional organizations and regulatory bodies.
- Manages local MDRO prevention initiatives and data reporting.
- Designs and implements focused studies to address infection transmission issues.
- Educates staff on IP&C issues and conducts training on outbreaks and program updates.
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Job description
Summary
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!
Overview
1 vacancy in the following location:
Albuquerque, NM
1 vacancy
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No
Remote job No
Relocation expenses reimbursed No
$75,834 – $136,857 per year
VN 00
Promotion potential None
Full-time
Not required
Permanent
- 0610 Nurse
No
This job is in the Excepted Service
No
Yes
Not Required
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
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Background check type
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness
No
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CBSX-13097956-27-OA
890968100
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. Current New Mexico VA Health Care System employees will be given1st consideration. SF-50 must be submitted as proof of current employment. If you do not submitSF-50, you will not receive 1st consideration.
Provides expert consultation and serves as a resource to all health-related disciplines on issues regarding MDRO prevention. This includes working directly with health care providers, support services, and local, state, and national public health agencies in coordinating patient care and providing guidance to the health care system in the prevention of infection.
Functions as a key staff member for the interpretation, coordination, implementation, and documentation of recommendations/standards issued by relevant professional organizations. The Joint Commission (TJC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Ensures compliance with regulatory agency standards, such as TJC, Office of Inspector General (OIG), and Office of Medical Inspector (OMI).
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. Activities of this incumbent are distinct from those of the Infection Preventionists and serve as a supplement to the overall lPC Program at NMVAHCS.
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. Reports require analysis of epidemiological data, interventions, evaluation of effectiveness of interventions, and plans for follow-up.
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.
- Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
- 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
- Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
- Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
- 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
- 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
- U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Subject to background/security investigation.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver’s licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- Complete all application requirements detailed in the “Required Documents” section of this announcement.
Basic Requirements:
- English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
- Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE); OR Individuals attending a master’s level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor’s level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program. Upon achievement of a State license, the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6); OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program. Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD).
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements, but do not possess the required licensure, may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case‑by‑case‑basis.)
NOTE: Grandfathering Provision – All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification.
Preferred Experience:
- 5 years Nursing or other health related field.
- 3 years Infection Prevention and Control experience preferred with Certification in Infection Prevention and Control preferred and required within 3 years of hire for highly qualified, uncertified candidates.
|——————–|——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————–|——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————| | Grade/Level | Scope | Education |
| Nurse I, Level I | Delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies. | An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional professional nursing required. |
| Nurse I, Level II | Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts, cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex. | An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required. |
| Nurse I, Level III | Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning. Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations. | An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I, Level 2; OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I, Level 2; OR a Master’s degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience; OR a Master’s degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience. |
| Nurse II | Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. | A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR a Master’s degree in a *related field with BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience; OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no professional nursing experience. |
| Nurse III | Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting. | MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience, one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Master’s degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience, one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III. |
* Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
Heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over); Heavy carrying (45 lbs. and over); Straight pulling and pushing; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking and standing up to 8 hours; repeated bending; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; hearing aid permitted.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant’s criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: Candidate’s education, scope, and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Oscar Anguiano
9097724391
Oscar.Anguiano@va.gov
Raymond G Murphy Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
1501 San Pedro Drive, Southeast
Albuquerque, NM 87108
US
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