The New Mexico VA Health Care System is looking for a Registered Nurse Multi-Drug Resistant Program Coordinator for our Quality and Patient Safety Service!
The Registered Nurse (RN) - MDRO (Multidrug-Resistant Organism) Prevention Coordinator (MPC) at the New Mexico VA Heath Care System (NMVAHCS) practices within the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) section of the Office of Quality and Patient Safety (QPS). This is a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary health care system-wide program designed to monitor, prevent, and control infections and their adverse effects on patients, employees, trainees, volunteers, and visitors.
The incumbent will serve in a key position as part of the IPC and QPS teams and is organizationally responsible to the Chief of QPS. The incumbent has clinical oversight by the Hospital Epidemiologist and direct administrative oversight by the RN Supervisor, IPC. Duties and Responsibilities to include but not limited to: - Provides expert consultation and serves as a resource to all health-related disciplines on issues regarding MDRO prevention.
This includes working directly with health care providers, support services, and local, state, and national public health agencies in coordinating patient care and providing guidance to the health care system in the prevention of infection. - Functions as a key staff member for the interpretation, coordination, implementation, and documentation of recommendations/standards issued by relevant professional organizations.
The Joint Commission (TJC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Ensures compliance with regulatory agency standards, such as TJC, Office of Inspector General (OIG), and Office of Medical Inspector (OMI).
- Manages local aspects of MDRO Prevention Initiatives in collaboration with the IPC program. Serves as the focal point and liaison for day-to-day operations, as well as for reporting and collecting MDRO data (e.g., MRSA, Clostridioides difficile, carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae). Develops and evaluates local VA medical facility procedures related to the MDRO Prevention Initiative.
Activities of this incumbent are distinct from those of the Infection Preventionists and serve as a supplement to the overall lPC Program at NMVAHCS. - Ensures appropriate measures/precautions are initiated in the care for patients as outlined in MDRO Prevention Initiatives. Collects and analyzes data to determine the potential reasons for the transmission of infection and develops appropriate interventions.
Designs and implements focused studies to provide additional insight to identified problems/issues -Designs, participates in, and supports IPC/MDRO research activities, reviews recommended interventions proposed by research studies, and evaluates effectiveness of implementation.
- Prepares healthcare system-wide memoranda on all aspects of MORO prevention, incorporating the latest guidance from VA, APIC, CDC, TJC, OSHA, and other relevant agencies and professional organizations. - Provides education on IP&C issues related to MDRO prevention for members of the clinical staff, administrative staff, volunteers, and patients/families on a routine basis utilizing a variety of methods.
Develops and conducts special training sessions as necessary when emergent issues (e.g., outbreaks) are identified or when changes or new elements are added to MORO-related programs. - Prepares reports of activities relevant to MDRO Prevention Initiatives with recommended solutions and presents to the involved services and committees, as well as the IP&C Committee and healthcare system administration.
Reports require analysis of epidemiological data, interventions, evaluation of effectiveness of interventions, and plans for follow-up. - Prepares and presents findings to appropriate internal committees and external agencies as required (e.g., MDRO Program Office). - Performs contact investigations and assists Infection Preventionists with outbreak management.
This includes regular communication to involved services, administration, and local, state, or national health agencies.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized This position requires 25% or less travel
Oscar.Anguiano@va.gov · 9097724391
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $75834 – $136857/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-27.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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