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Haak u Health

Employee Health Nurse - Infection Prevention

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What they do

A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.

$81,208 / year median in New Mexico

+10% projected growth

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Experience:
Minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in a healthcare setting with responsibilities related to patient safety, quality improvement, infection prevention, employee health, public health, regulatory compliance, or other closely related areas.
    Other Requirements:
    Ability to complete applicable background, health, immunization, and other pre-employment requirements. A valid driver's license may be required when duties include travel between work locations.
    REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
    • Knowledge of infection prevention principles, infectious diseases, epidemiology, surveillance methods, occupational health practices, and patient and workforce safety.
    • Knowledge of applicable privacy, documentation, record-management, reporting, and healthcare regulatory requirements.
    • Skill in data collection, validation, analysis, trend interpretation, report writing, presentations, and development of tracking systems.
    • Skill in program and project coordination, education, consultation, conflict management, and change management.
    • Ability to apply evidence-based guidance, recognize infection risks, investigate events, solve problems, and use independent judgment within approved policies and scope of practice.
    • Ability to organize competing priorities, meet deadlines, remain effective under pressure, and respond appropriately to urgent public health or occupational health concerns.
    • Ability to communicate and collaborate respectfully with people from varied professional, socioeconomic, cultural, and educational backgrounds.
    • Ability to use standard office software, electronic health or employee health systems, surveillance tools, and other applications required for the role.
    • Ability to protect confidential information and comply with HIPAA, employment-related privacy requirements, and organizational policies.
    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
    • Master of Science in Nursing or graduate education in nursing, infection prevention, epidemiology, public health, or a related field.
    • Certification in Infection Control (CIC) through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC).
    • Experience coordinating employee health services or an organization-wide infection prevention program.
    • Experience with healthcare accreditation surveys, regulatory readiness, and performance improvement methods.
    WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
    Work Environment. Work is performed in office and clinical settings and may include limited remote work when approved. The role may involve exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, cleaning agents, and other occupational hazards. Required personal protective equipment and safety procedures must be followed. Occasional travel between work locations and schedule flexibility may be required. Physical Demands. The employee must be able to sit and stand for extended periods; walk through clinical and support areas; use standard office and medical equipment; read printed and electronic information; communicate in person and by telephone; and lift or carry up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Mental Demands. The position requires attention to detail, sound judgment, confidentiality, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities, interruptions, deadlines, and urgent infection-prevention or employee-health concerns.
    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
    Haak'u Health is an equal opportunity employer and hires individuals for vacant positions solely upon the basis of their qualifications for the job for which they have applied. It is the policy of Haak'u Health to grant preference in employment to qualified Indians and to provide special consideration to qualified Pueblo of Acoma citizens.
    ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
    • Maintain professional conduct, ethical practice, confidentiality, and patient and employee privacy.
    • Maintain all required licenses, certifications, health clearances, and competencies throughout employment.
    • Comply with applicable federal and state laws, accreditation requirements, and organizational policies and procedures.