Title: Infection Preventionist

State Role Title: RN II/Nurse Prct I/Phy Asst

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band:  5

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Sitter-Barfoot Veterans Care

Agency Website: https://www.dvs.virginia.gov/healthcare/veteran-skilled-nursing-facilities-state-veterans-homes/richmond-sitter-barfoot-veterans-care-center#ad-image-0

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center (SBVCC) is recruiting for an Infection Prevention Nurse.  This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus. The selected candidate must be flexible in scheduling to meet training requirements for a 24/7 facility with various shifts. May serve as a Charge Nurse for On-Call rotation.

Job Duties

• Responsible for the development, implementation, supervision and delivery of all infection surveillance, prevention and control.
• Updates infection control program including antibiotic stewardship and risk assessment and goals annually and as needed.
• Maintains infection control compliance and delivers all required training for infection control in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Reviews and assists facility with implementation of updated guidelines from the CDC, state and federal regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed as an RN in the state of Virginia
• CIC Certification, or ability to attain it within 12 months of hire.
• Relevant clinical experience
• Working knowledge of the theory of practice of epidemiologic principles and infectious diseases. 
• Experience supervising and evaluating patient care and staff performance
• Intermediate computer skills

Additional Considerations

• Experience working in a long term care facility
• Prior experience in Infection Control

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: Human Resources

Email: sbvcchr@dvs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.