This position is located in the Nursing Services Branch, Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle Health Center (DZHC), Bloomfield, NM. The purpose of this position is to manage programs for Infection Control, Risk Management, and Employee Health. Incumbent reports to the Supervisory Nurse. This position will support the Federal Government's response efforts to COVID-19.

Duties

Develops, implements, and evaluates the DZHC Infection Control Program including nosocomial infection prevention, Tuberculosis (TB) prevention and monitoring, and the exposure plan. Assures that the programs meet all regulatory and accreditation requirements. Establishes and monitors infection control policies and procedures for the facility. Provides infection control education, updates on new issues or trends, and infection control basics to all medical staff. Delivers targeted education to high-risk departments by focusing on issues pertinent to the medical providers and relevant staff. Responsible for new employee orientation when it is scheduled. Serves as a consultant to administrative, medical professionals, housekeeping, and allied health staff on matters relating to infection control and prevention. Serves as the facilitator and the subject matter expert for all staff members. Prepares, distributes and maintains all minutes and documents for the Infection Control and Environment of Care committees. Serves as the liaison with Shiprock Service Unit's Infection Control and Safety Officer. Participates in the facility's performance program by gathering and analyzing data as described by the Performance Improvement Plan. Delivers annual plans, quarterly reports, and year-end evaluations to the Supervisor Nurse and Health System Administrator. Notifies the supervisor on infractions against standard operating policies and procedures that expose guests, employees, and/or the facility of the risk of infection or complications resulting from contamination. Develops and participates in planning, conducting and scheduling of timely in-service training classes and educational programs that provides instructions on various topics such as: Standard Precautions, HIV and Hepatitis B, Hazardous and Infectious Waste Management, Isolation techniques mandated by Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and other standards from Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and other regulatory agencies. The incumbent is responsible for the development, administration, evaluation, and documentation for all risk management activities for DZHC. Works closely with facility departments to implement National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) and in review of PCEs. Participates in safety rounds and provides risk management orientation material to entire facility on wide variety of risk management issues. Maintains and review employee health folders with immunization status, purified protein derivative (PPD), TB status, exposures and employment related health information. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Education: 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 (external link), Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (external link), Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (external link), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (external link) at the time the degree was obtained. Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (external link) is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools. Licensure: For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination (external link). In addition, they must possess 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. Basic Requirements for the GS-11 (or equivalent) Grade Level In addition to the above requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field; or At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a professional nursing educational program. In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Examples of specialized experience: Develop policies and procedures for infection control, employee health, and patient safety and ensure compliance with accreditation requirements. Understand and present health and educational resources. Manage employee health records, collect data and prepare reports for Quality Improvement and Clinical Committees. Experience: The work experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. At the GS-9 and above grade level, many positions may require experience in a specialty area of nursing. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle Health Center 6 Road 7586 Bloomfield, NM 87413 US
• Name: Navajo Area IHS Human Resources
• Email: [email protected]