Nurse (Infection Control)

Summary

This position is located at the Fort Peck Service Unit in Poplar, MT. This is a component of the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. This position will be responsible for the development, implementation, coordination and direction of the Infection Control Program. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Duties

Prepare and submit infection control reports to leadership and the Governing Body. Manage the nursing competency program. Ensure that each nurse has appropriate competencies Implement Employee Health program and orients each employee to the program; Advise management on any disease outbreaks among employees. In a staffing crisis incumbent will be required to perform nursing duties. Required to have current BLS certification. Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Registered Nurse Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov)

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 REQUIREMENTS General Schedule Qualification Standards - Nurse Series 0610 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, 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. Must submit copy of transcript. Applications will be considered incomplete without proof. Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools. Applications will be considered incomplete without proof. Licensure: For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. 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. Must submit copy of nursing license that includes an expiration date. Applications will be considered incomplete without proof. BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GS-11 GRADE LEVEL Applicants must meet one of the following to qualify at this grade level: Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field. OR; Possession of a diploma, associate's degree, bachelor's degree or master's degree from a professional nursing educational program and at least (1) one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level) performing the following duties: Led and managed an infection prevention and employee health program, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards; Developed, implemented, and evaluated infection control policies, procedures, and risk assessments using evidence-based practices; Conducted surveillance, data analysis, and trend reporting to identify infection risks and implement corrective actions to prevent and control outbreaks. Condition of Employment: Must obtain membership of the Association of Professional in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). Must obtain Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) within two years of employment. NOTE: Employees currently assigned to positions in this occupational series as of September 2017 will be considered to have met the basic requirements for the position occupied. 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/.