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Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Posting Title
Infection Control Nurse
Agency
650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Supervisory Organization
Norman Veterans Center
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
Infection Control RN salary $73,000.00 ($36.54 hourly)
Shift differentials $2.88 hour for hours on evening and night shifts worked only, does not apply for leave used.
Biweekly benefit allowance for 2023 as follows:
- Employee only $343.28
- Employee & Spouse $682.90
- Employee, Spouse & Child $802.50
- Employee, Spouse & Children $872.88
- Employee & Child $464.14
- Employee & Children $548.39
Brief outline on retirement:
Pathfinder is a 401K with 3 plan choices:
- Standard: 4.5% we put in 6%
- High: 7% we put in 7%
- Customized – You have the opportunity to put in any amount over 4.5% or 7%. We put in 6% for anything less than 7% and 7% for anything over 7%. You vest 20% each year. At 5 years you are fully vested.
Additional Incentive amounts:
Longevity bonus begins after 2 years. You receive your first longevity payment in the pay period of your anniversary date. You will receive a longevity payment on year 2 and every year after but on even years it will increase (Example: year 2 -$250, year 3 -$250, Year 4 -$426 so on and so on).
Paid time off:
- Annual leave: 1-5 years – 15 days a year possible – 4.62 hours biweekly (based on hours worked 0.057692 per minute)
- 5-10 years – 18 days a year possible – 5.54 hours biweekly (based on hours worked 0.069231 per minute)
- 10-20 years – 20 days per year possible – 6.15 hours biweekly (based on hours worked 0.076923 per minute)
- 20 years plus – 25 days per year possible – 7.69 hours biweekly (based on hours worked 0.096154 per minute)
Sick leave: 15 days a year possible – 4.62 hours biweekly (based on hours worked 0.057692 per minute)
Holiday leave: 11 holidays accrued yearly to use within 6 months after accrual date.
Admin Weather leave: We are considered essential personnel; we will be required to work during inclement weather. You will accrue up to 8 hours per day or 32 hours total of admin leave if you are working during inclement weather to use within the 6 months from the date of accrual.
Job Description
Basic Purpose
Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the supervision and management of a staff, program, unit, facility, or statewide geographical area that provides direct or indirect health services. This includes responsibility for broad management issues in planning, organizing and integrating various functions for which responsibility is assigned and directing assigned staff in meeting the goals and objectives of the program.
Typical Functions
- Directs and coordinates infection control program in facility.
- Compares laboratory reports with communicable diseases list to identify conditions that require infection control procedures.
- Advises and consults with physicians, nurses, and facility personnel concerning precautions to be taken to protect patients, staff, and other persons from possible contamination or infection.
- Investigates infection control problems and arranges for follow-up care for persons exposed to infection or disease.
- Instructs facility personnel in universal and specific infection control procedures.
- Directs and coordinates wound care program in facility.
- Plans, organizes, and directs health services for an assigned program, unit, facility, hospital, or geographical area.
- Ensures that goals, objectives, and work performed are consistent with standards and that quality care is provided to patients and clients.
- Selects, mentors, motivates, and directs development and evaluation of the staff; establishes and tracks quality improvement indicators and other information concerning services and care to ensure that resources are available to provide quality services and on-time performance consistent with standards; may devise health-related educational programs for professional and non-professional staff.
- Participates, consults, and collaborates in the development of long-range plans for health care programs; may interpret and communicate agency and departmental policies and procedures; establishes areas of responsibility and assignment; develops or implements policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective delivery of health services.
- Receives, analyzes, and evaluates reports and other information and coordinates quality improvement activities concerning the care of patients, equipment, environmental health and safety conditions, and other related services in improving the quality and utilization of health care.
- Develops budget estimates or other information concerning financial requirements; approves or monitors expenditures, purchases, and other actions to ensure compliance with budget guidelines and effective delivery of services.
Level Descriptor
Positions at this level are assigned responsibilities involving direction of the entire nursing or health care program in a facility or geographical area. Employees in these positions are free from active control in planning and carrying out work responsibilities.
Education and Experience
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a registered nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, or Registered Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) and four years of professional nursing experience, two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity PLUS one additional year of professional nursing experience in a managerial or consultative capacity or providing consultation and educational services in a specialized field or program; or a bachelor’s degree in nursing and three years of professional nursing experience, two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity PLUS one additional year of professional nursing experience in a managerial or consultative capacity or providing consultation and educational services in a specialized field or program; or a master’s degree and two years of professional nursing experience in a supervisory capacity PLUS one additional year of professional nursing experience in a managerial or consultative capacity or providing consultation and educational services in a specialized field or program.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and techniques; of health promotion and disease prevention; of nursing management of available health care resources; of nutrition and diet therapy; and of the functions of various clinical departments. Ability is required to assist in the development, organization, and implementation of an effective nursing care plan/program; to provide education and training; to assess condition and needs of patients, families, and communities appropriate to the care setting; to take appropriate intervention; to counsel and teach patients and families; and to provide direction or guidance to non-licensed personnel in assigned area of responsibility to ensure quality care. Knowledge of available health programs and resources; of federal and state rules and regulations concerning health services; of accreditation, certification and licensure standards; of preventive health practices; of principles and methods of teaching; of nursing standards; and of nursing policies and procedures.
Special Requirements
Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.
Additional Job Description
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.
Oklahoma State Government is the largest employer in the state of Oklahoma, employing over 35,000 diverse and talented employees in more than 100 state agencies, boards, and commissions. Our workplaces can be found across the state from Boise City to Idabel, Hollis to Miami, and everywhere in between.
To learn more about our state agencies, visit here.
Veterans
Utilizing the Office of Veterans Placement provides eligible veterans additional services and interview opportunities for State of Oklahoma employment. Visit the webpage for additional details and information on how to apply.
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