Infection Control Nurse
Company: Tohono O'odham Nation Healthcare
Location: Sells
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description PLEASE NOTE - This position may
require temporarily relocation to other TONHC Facilities: Sells
Hospital, Santa Rosa Health Center, San Simon Health Center, and
San Xavier Health Center. Position Summary: Provide comprehensive
management of the Tohono O'odham Nation Hospital Health Care
(TONHC) Infection Control Program and manage the employee health
program as needed. Scope of Work: This position is located in the
Tohono O'odham Nation Health Care Sells Hospital. The goal of the
surveillance, prevention, and control of infection function is to
identify and reduce the risks of acquiring and transmitting
infections. Will assist with employee health function is to
coordinate the employee health program as needed. Works under the
general supervision of the Director of Quality Management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Depending on the area of
assignment, an incumbent may not be required to perform some of the
duties listed below): Develops and manages Infection Control
programs for assigned service lines to include collecting data,
recordkeeping of hospital-associated and community-acquired
infections, interpretation, analysis, reporting of information,
development of interventions and recommendations, and follow-up on
performance. Investigates and analyzes clusters of infections or
changes in patterns of infection with appropriate interventions.
Interprets and applies state, county, and federal requirements and
other appropriate guidelines related to Infection Control and
Environment of Care issues; assists with or develops programs to
implement guidelines; informs authorities of reportable diseases.
Participate in the development and implementation of infection
control procedures. Coordinates and carries out surveillance,
prevention, and control of infection activities. Communicates and
works with external organization support systems such as local,
state, tribal, and other Federal agencies to reduce the risk of
infection from the environment. Chairs or Co-chairs of the
infection Control Committee prepares agendas and coordinates
meetings, minutes, and departmental reports. Serve as a safety
committee member and liaison between the safety committee and other
unit departments and programs on infection control matters.
Initiates and completes follow-up action on the clinical and
patient-related incident and accident reports related to Infection
Control. Notes and corrects any potential patient and staff safety
and infection control hazards; prepares reports for corrective
action. Initiate follow-through with surveillance and recordkeeping
of patients with nosocomial infections with TONHC departments and
community agencies. Maintain resource library of standards,
legislation, text, and journals related to infection control and
risk management. Prepares and presents in-service education and
orientation relating to infection control risk management for all
Service Unit employees. Maintain records of nosocomial infections
and presents a summary report for the Executive Committee,
including the number and type of nosocomial infections. Prepares
and coordinates activities/assignments related to submission of
bi-annual Governing Body Infection Control report. Provide
consultation and advice on patient placement, policy and procedure
revision, isolation, decontamination, and disease prevention
measures. Orders supplies and equipment as needed for infection
control. Assist individual patients to maintain safe and
infection-free environments at home. Report information about
infections both internally and to public health agencies. Services
as the TONHC contact person for all employees for on-the-job
occupational disease or illness related to Infection
Control/Safety. Assists employees, supervisors, and others to file
reports and specific forms for reporting. Coordinate different
aspects of the TONHC's risk management program. Provides direct
professional nursing care for patients as required. May be required
to act on behalf of the Director of Quality Management as
delegated. Assists with management and coordination of all aspects
of the TONHC's employee health program; develops policies, goals,
and objectives as needed or in the absence of an Employee Health
Nurse. Assists with organizing employee health screening programs;
administers medications and treatments authorized by physicians as
needed. Provide treatment for minor health problems, counsels, and
provides health education for employees; coordinates an employee
wellness program. Counsels employees on varied health subjects
including nutrition, dental and safety regimen, care of minor
injuries and illness, family and health problems, home care of
communicable diseases, infant and prenatal care. Advises employees
to obtain medical care and refer to private physicians, dentists,
clinics, or community resources. Maintain professional knowledge by
conducting research, attending seminars, educational workshops,
classes, and conferences; conferring with representatives of
contracting agencies and related organizations. Contribute to a
team effort. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of Tohono O'odham
traditions, language, history, geography, and culture. Knowledge of
applicable federal, state, tribal laws, regulations, and
requirements. Knowledge of health-related issues, medical
terminology, and health and child care education. Knowledge of
comprehensive health programs and the full range of professional
public health nursing principles, practices, and procedures to
formulate plans and provide services in clinics, homes, schools,
and community environments. Professional knowledge of a wide range
of nursing concepts, principles, and practices related to neonatal,
pediatric, adolescent, adult, and elderly patients. Ability to
comprehend and apply principles of statistical theory. Ability to
define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid
conclusions. Ability to interpret and deal with several abstract
and concrete variables. Knowledge of current research methods,
including statistical compilation and interpretation, to
participate in epidemiological surveys, field investigations, and
research. Knowledge and ability to teach and communicate
effectively with the various TONHC departments to set standards and
implement change. Knowledge of microbiology to interpret laboratory
data for patient and environmental studies and evaluate the disease
process and treatment required. Knowledge of risk management and
safety principles related to health care institutions and
regulations enforced by TJC, CMS, OSHA, HCFA, APIC, and other
specific hospital departmental rules and regulations that protect
patients and staff working within those departments. Knowledge and
ability to evaluate and counsel employees on health problems and
prevention. Ability to manage an employee health and wellness
function. Knowledge of community resources and programs available.
Ability to work with groups to teach and assist in initiation
standards. Ability to effectively present information and respond
to inquiries or complaints from employees, patients and their
representatives, and the general public. Knowledge of
pharmaceuticals to recognize desired effects, side effects, and
complications of their use. Knowledge of health records and ability
to accurately and document entirely related clinical data. Ability
to operate medical equipment: blood pressure machine, Accu-check
and glucose machines, sphygmomanometer, and other related
equipment. Ability to maintain privileged, confidential
information. Ability to work extended hours and various work
schedules. Ability to work independently and meet strict timelines.
Ability to operate company vehicles. Minimum Qualifications: Degree
from a professional nursing program approved by the legally
designated State-accrediting agency when the applicant completed
the program. Registration: Applicants must have an active, current,
and unrestricted license as a professional nurse in a State of the
United States. Three (3) years of experience in health care is
required. One year in infection control or epidemiology in an acute
care setting. Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements:
Preferred Certification by the National Board of Infection Control
(CIC). Must obtain certification within two years of hire. Must
have current certifications in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
(CPR). Requires membership in Association for Professionals in
Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). Upon recommendation for
hire, a criminal background and a National FBI fingerprint check
are required to determine suitability for employment, including a
39-month driving record. May require possessing and maintaining a
valid driver's license (no DUIs or major traffic citations within
the last three years). If required, must meet the Tohono O'odham
Nation tribal employer's insurance requirements to receive a
driver's permit to operate program vehicles. Based on the
department's needs, incumbents may be required to demonstrate
fluency in both the Tohono O'odham language and English as
employment conditions.
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