Registered Nurse - Quality and Patient Safety

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; City of Batavia (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their Quality and Patient Safety Team. This role focuses on infection prevention and control, requiring a proactive approach to patient education and care coordination. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proficient in English and a graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current, unrestricted registration as a professional nurse in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement infection control policies.
• Monitor infection rates and educate staff and patients.

Skills

Infection Control Practices

Patient Education

Data Collection and Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Level Bridge Program

Job description

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Quality and Patient Safety Team in Batavia, NY.

Duties

The Infection Preventionist (IP) Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for all elements of the nursing process when providing and supervising infection control practices. They assess, plan, implement, and evaluate infection control practices based on age-specific components. The RN assumes responsibility for coordinating care focused on education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. They follow procedures per established policies and guidelines and influence care outcomes by collaborating with interdisciplinary team members. The RN demonstrates leadership, experience, and creative approaches to managing complex infection control situations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Developing and implementing infection control policies.
• Monitoring infection rates and reporting findings.
• Educating staff and patients on infection prevention practices.

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• English Language Proficiency: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless proficient in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing by ACEN or CCNE; or enrolled in a master's level bridge program with completion of coursework equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Nursing; or foreign nursing graduates with current, unrestricted registration.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a professional nurse in the U.S. or its territories or the District of Columbia.

Note: Grandfathering provision applies to current VHA employees performing the duties as of 01/29/2024.

Grade Determinations

Details on scope, education, and dimensions for each nurse level can be found at this link.

Preferred Experience:

• BSN highly preferred
• 3-5 years RN experience in various clinical settings
• Infection Prevention experience
• Knowledge of infection prevention principles and regulations
• Excellent communication skills, including staff education
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting related to infection surveillance

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Position involves lifting, standing, sitting, bending, walking, climbing, reaching, pulling, pushing, repetitive motions, and stooping. Mental requirements include reasoning, problem-solving, recall, and sensory functions. The environment may be fast-paced, noisy, and require use of PPE to prevent exposure to hazards.