Nurse (Infection Control Specialist)-DHA

2 months ago


Gallup, New Mexico, United States Indian Health Service Full time
This position is being announced concurrently under Excepted Service Examining Plan/ Merit Promotion Plan (ESEP/MP)procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-24-GA ESEP/MP; for eligibility requirements.

NOTE:
Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered.

Provides leadership in the ongoing review and development of clinical practice in compliance to Infection Control regulations and Directs a comprehensive Hospital-wide Infection Control Program to prevent, identify, and to control infection acquired in the hospital or brought into the hospital from the community.

Participates in formal processes for the strategic and operational planning for infection services. Identifies future issues and new directions for the infection prevention program.

Monitors and documents surveillance/performance improvement activities to ensure compliance with the standards by making regular scheduled and impromptu rounds in addition to the tracer rounds to assure staff is up-to-date and compliant with infection prevention issues, observe aseptic techniques/standard precautions, checks quality control programs, etc.

Analyzes data from surveillance reports for deviation from expected baseline and initiates appropriate action when measures are required to protect patients, employee or other staff.

Conducts surveillance of patients to determine the incidence of infection to identify hospital and community-acquired infections and to identify persons who are at high risk for infections.

Participates on clinical/patient rounds, and completes medical records reviews when necessary.
Reports infectious or communicable diseases, to the state health department or other government agencies as required. Oversees the follow-up of infectious disease patients after discharge.
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