Summary This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. The Infection Prevention and Control Nurse is a professional registered nurse who is accountable for the multiple facets of the Puget Sound VA Healthcare System Infection Prevention Program. Responsibilities Reviews and analyzes existing regulations, standards, and/or guidelines of applicable professional organizations and government agencies and ensures medical center programs comply with regulatory agency requirements as related to Infection Prevention and Control. Applies epidemiological principles and statistical methods, including risk stratification, to identify target populations, analyze trends and risk factors, and design and evaluate prevention and control strategies. Uses a systematic approach to surveillance to monitor the effectiveness of prevention and control strategies that are consistent with the o...