Location: Sitka, AK

Start Date: 01-27-2026

End Date: 02-03-2026

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Day shift, Full Time (days; 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 the infection prevention and control program: develop, implement, update, and maintain policies and procedures aligned with CDC, CMS, OSHA, FDA, TJC, and APIC standards
• Conduct surveillance, collect and analyze infection data, and prepare reports for NHSN and other regulatory agencies
• Translate surveillance findings into actionable recommendations and system-level improvements
• Design and deliver education and training for staff, patients, families, and community partners on infection prevention best practices
• Chair the IPC committee and collaborate across clinical, medical, administrative, and public health teams
• Oversee Employee Health program activities and ensure timely reporting of IPC measures and outcomes
• Travel to SEARHC sites to assess practices, provide training, and support local teams in infection prevention

Qualifications

• Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing (RN) license in Alaska or another U.S. state (agency staff must have an active Alaska license; direct hire should have applied for Alaska license before start)
• 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 and/or infection control experience and/or data collection and performance improvement/risk management experience
• Clinical competency and manager competency assessments completed within specified timeframes (within 3 months and every three years)
• Experience with basic statistics, epidemiologic principles, NHSN reporting, and data-driven quality improvement
• Strong communication skills with the ability to tailor education to diverse audiences

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field (nursing, public health, epidemiology, microbiology, or similar) required
• Master's degree (MPH or MSN) preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent noted as minimum credential in the job posting

Knowledge & Skills

• Infection prevention and control principles, surveillance, and reporting (NHSN)
• Epidemiology, data analysis, and basic statistics for healthcare-associated infection monitoring
• Policy development, performance improvement, and risk management methodologies
• Proficiency in MS Office and database applications for data collection and reporting
• Ability to synthesize regulatory requirements and implement evidence-based practices
• Project management, staff education, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Benefits

• Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits provided by the employer
• Retirement plan (employer-sponsored) to help you save for tomorrow
• Paid time off and paid parental leave so you can recharge and be with family
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage and life insurance
• Sign-on bonus available (details provided during hiring) — a nice welcome to the team
• Relocation assistance available for qualified hires
• Educational and professional development support to keep your skills sharp
• Opportunities for internal advancement and meaningful, mission-driven work

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