Description du poste
About the Position: This position is located at A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center located at Fort Belvoir, VA. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
PRINCIPALES MISSIONS :
Manage the hospital-wide infection surveillance program based on risk assessments and regulatory requirements.
Conduct risk assessments for construction projects (ICRAs) and integrates geographical/population risks.
Use epidemiological principles to identify and track infection trends and clusters.
Lead quality assurance and improvement activities related to infection control.
Act as an infection control consultant for the medical treatment facility (MTF), clinics, and other healthcare facilities.
Educate staff on new policies and evidence-based practices.
Provide clinical oversight for high-level disinfection and sterile processing functions
Create policies for emergency management, nursing, and infection control.
Develop policies and procedures to maintain readiness for The Joint Commission (TJC) accreditation.
Conduct training for new and existing staff to meet annual and accreditation requirements.
Monitor compliance with standard precautions, sterilization, disinfection, and sanitation standards.
Serve as Co-Chairperson for the command Infection Control committee, guiding the implementation of infection control policies and objectives.
Act as a liaison between hospital departments and the Infection Control committee.
Collaborate with Risk Management and Patient Safety to review and advise on safety-related events.
Develop educational programs on complex infection control topics, such as blood-borne pathogens.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES :
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience described below. 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; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Nurse (Infection Control):Degree: 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. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.). Licensure: 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; and you must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. Foreign Degree: A degree from a Foreign Nursing School. Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools. Exemption: You are exempt from the basic requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0610 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before. Applicants claiming this exemption must meet the requirement below. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status. Degree or diplom
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