Nurse (Infection Control)

<p>About the Position: This position is located at West Point, New York, Keller Army Community Hospital, Department of Nursing. This is an in-person position 0800-1600, Monday-Friday. A Recruitment or Relocation Incentive MAY be authorized to highly qualified candidates. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Track and investigate health care-associated infections (HAIs) to identify outbreaks, trends, and their root causes.</p><p>Translate clinical research and public health guidelines into actionable, facility-wide protocols (e.g., proper hand hygiene, safe sharps disposal, and isolation procedures).</p><p>Train clinical and administrative personnel on infection prevention techniques, including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).</p><p>Perform regular facility rounds and audits to ensure strict adherence to guidelines set by the CDC, WHO, and The Joint Commission.</p><p>Develop and implement infection control policies and procedures.</p><p>Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement infection control programs.</p><p>Stay up-to-date with current infection control practices and regulations.</p><p>Provide expertise on Water Management Protocols, High-level, and low-level disinfection, medical and dental instrument sterilization, infection control risk assessments associated with construction projects at the hospital, and more.</p><h3>Education</h3>See Qualifications section for education requirements.