Location: Sitka, AK

Start Date: 01-27-2026

End Date: 02-03-2026

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Day shifts, Full Time (days). Specific start/end times not provided; schedule is day-focused with required travel to regional sites as needed

Bill Rate: $25,000 sign-on; $10,000 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 infection prevention and control program development, implementation, and maintenance across the SEARHC system
• Conduct surveillance, analyze infection data, and prepare timely reports for NHSN and regulatory agencies
• Translate regulatory requirements (CDC, CMS, OSHA, FDA, TJC) into practical policies and staff education
• Design and deliver infection prevention education and training for staff, patients, families, and communities
• Chair the IPC committee and provide oversight of the Employee Health program
• Serve as a regional resource—assess sites, coach staff, and support performance improvement initiatives
• Ensure timely reporting and documentation to meet CMS and other regulatory standards

Qualifications

• Current, full, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alaska or another U.S. state required (Direct hire must have applied for Alaska license before start; agency staff must hold an active Alaska license)
• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field required (nursing, public health, epidemiology, microbiology, or similar); Master's (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 acute care and/or infection control experience and/or data collection and performance improvement/risk management experience
• Demonstrated experience with basic statistics and epidemiologic principles; Long-Term Care experience a plus
• Clinical and Manager competency assessments completed within required timeframes

Education

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, public health, epidemiology, microbiology, or similar required
• Master's degree in a healthcare-related field preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Working knowledge of epidemiology, infectious disease, and APIC guidelines
• Proficient with data collection, trending, analysis, and NHSN reporting
• Strong skills in policy development, program management, and regulatory interpretation
• Proficient computer skills (MS Office and database applications)
• Excellent communication skills for multicultural audiences and health-literacy-aware education
• Ability to lead committees, supervise staff, and drive performance improvement

Benefits

• Generous retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid parental leave to support life outside work
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Short- and long-term disability provided
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Signing bonus available for qualified hires (amounts noted in posting)
• Relocation assistance available for qualified hires (amounts noted in posting)
• Professional development and education support to help you grow

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