Location: Sitka, AK

Start Date: 01-27-2026

End Date: 02-03-2026

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Days, Full Time (specific start/end times not provided)

Bill Rate: $25K Sign On and $10K Relocation

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the Infection Prevention and Control program to meet regulatory and evidence-based standards
• Conduct surveillance, collect and analyze infection data, and prepare timely reports including NHSN submissions
• Develop, update, and implement policies and procedures aligned with CDC, TJC, OSHA, CMS, FDA, and APIC guidelines
• Design and deliver infection prevention education and training for staff, patients, families, and community partners
• Chair the IPC committee and provide oversight of the Employee Health program
• Serve as a subject-matter expert, collaborating with public health and regional partners to ensure current practices are adopted
• Supervise staff and manage program performance, including program evaluation and quality improvement efforts
• Travel to remote SEARHC sites to assess, educate, and support local teams

Qualifications

• Current, full, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license (Alaska or other U.S. state). Direct hires must have applied for AK license before start; agency staff must have active AK license
• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field (nursing, public health, epidemiology, microbiology, or similar) required
• Master's degree (MPH, MSN) preferred
• Certification in Infection Control and Prevention (CIC) required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) current within 3 months of hire and maintained biannually
• Minimum 3 years of acute care/infection control experience and/or data collection and performance improvement/risk management experience
• Clinical and Manager competency assessments to be completed within required timelines

Education

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, public health, epidemiology, microbiology, or similar (required)
• Master's degree (MPH or MSN) preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong working knowledge of epidemiology and infectious disease principles
• Experience with surveillance, NHSN reporting, and HAI data analysis
• Proficient in MS Office and database applications; accurate and timely data entry skills
• Familiarity with regulatory agencies and standards: CDC, CMS, OSHA, TJC, FDA, APIC
• Ability to synthesize regulatory requirements into practical policy and staff education
• Project management and performance improvement methodology experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication tailored for diverse audiences
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple sites

Benefits

• Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits provided by the employer
• Retirement plan (employer-sponsored) and related benefits
• Paid time off and paid parental leave to support work-life balance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage and life insurance
• Opportunities for professional development and educational support
• Sign-on bonus available (amount referenced in job posting)
• Relocation assistance available for qualified hires (details in posting)
• Employee wellness and other supportive benefits

Hashtags

#RNJobs #SitkaAKJobs #InfectionPrevention #HealthcareJobs #UHCCareers #IPCM #Epidemiology #NursingLeadership #NHSN #PublicHealthJobs