The Infection Prevention and Control Nurse is a professional registered nurse who is accountable for the multiple facets of the VAPSHCS Infection Program. The nurse utilizes effective prevention and control activities that are specific to the practice setting, the population served and the continuum of care. Duties include but are not limited to: Integrates surveillance findings into the organization's plan for improvement of practice and patient outcomes. Review, analyzes and applies existing regulations, standards and/or guidelines of applicable professional organizations and government agencies. Recommends new or revised practices or procedures based on currently accepted, evidence based infection prevention and control strategies. Reviews, analyzes and applies pertinent information fr