Nurse (Infection Prevention Multi Drug Resistant Organism (MDRO) Coordinator)

Job description

Summary The MDROC is responsible for providing expert guidance on evidence-based infection prevention (IP) practices. The MDROC establishes surveillance parameters and conducts monitoring to identify and reduce the risk of acquiring and transmitting infections among patients, employees, visitors, and students. Responsibilities Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties include but are not limited to the following: The MDROC implements and maintains a system for analyzing, trending, and reporting data. Contributes to the annual Infection Control Risk Assessment, determining appropriate resources needed to accomplish the proposed plan, communicating any variance to areas and revising plan as needed. Provides ongoing education & training to staff to enhance the mission of providing safe, high quality care throughout the organization. Works collaboratively with other clinical and administrative departments and staff including, but not limited to, nursing, medical staff, Industrial Hygiene, Patient Safety, Engineering, Risk Management, and employee/occupational health, in providing reports, consultative advice, and other data needed to execute the MDRO program. Has an important role in various programs and systems within the organization, e.g., Reusable Medical Devices (RMD), Construction and Water Safety committees. Participates in risk assessments and walk-throughs for construction projects. Assists in developing and maintaining mandatory documents such as standard operating procedures, policies, outbreak and exposure investigation reports. Champions and assists others in performance improvement processes to increase compliance with IP-related measures. Provides leadership in ensuring the Infection Control Program complies with Veteran Health Administration (VHA), The Joint Commission (TJC), Office of Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Inspector General (OIG), applicable State regulations. 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: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. 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...