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: $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 consortium
• Collect, analyze, trend, and report infection control data and statistical outcomes, including NHSN submissions
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures that align with CDC, OSHA, CMS, TJC, FDA, and APIC guidance
• Design and deliver infection prevention education and training for staff, patients, and communities
• Chair the IPC committee, provide oversight of Employee Health, and serve as a resource to leadership and clinical teams
• Conduct on-site assessments, audits, and trainings across regional facilities to ensure compliance and continuous improvement
• Supervise staff and manage program performance improvement initiatives tied to infection prevention outcomes
• Collaborate with public health and regional partners to keep the system’s practices current and evidence-based

Qualifications

• Current, full, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alaska or another U.S. state required (Direct hire must have applied for an Alaska license before start date; agency staff must have an active Alaska license)
• Bachelor's degree in nursing, public health, epidemiology, microbiology, or a related healthcare field required
• Master's degree (MPH, MSN) preferred
• Certification in Infection Control and Prevention (CIC) required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) current within 3 months of hire and maintained biannually
• Clinical Competency and Manager Competency (SEARHC) required within 3 months of hire and ongoing per policy
• Minimum 3 years of acute care/infection control experience and/or data collection, performance improvement, or risk management experience
• Experience with basic statistics, epidemiologic principles, and NHSN reporting
• Supervisory experience and program management skills

Education

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, public health, epidemiology, microbiology, or similar (required)
• Master's degree in a healthcare-related field (MPH, MSN) preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent (minimum educational baseline)

Knowledge & Skills

• Working knowledge of epidemiology, infectious disease, and surveillance practices
• Proficiency with NHSN reporting and regulatory compliance (CDC, OSHA, CMS, TJC, FDA)
• Strong data collection, statistical analysis, and MS Office/database application skills
• Ability to develop policy, translate regulatory requirements into practice, and evaluate program effectiveness
• Excellent verbal and written communication tailored to varied audiences and multicultural settings
• Teamwork, independent initiative, and the ability to build strong relationships across clinical and administrative teams
• Project management and performance improvement methodology experience

Benefits

• Generous medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Retirement plan with employer-sponsored contributions
• Paid time off and paid parental leave for work-life balance
• Short-term and long-term disability plus life insurance protection
• Paid professional development and ongoing infection prevention education
• Employee wellness programs and supportive workplace culture
• Relocation assistance available (details provided during hire)
• Sign-on bonus available for qualified hires
• Opportunities for career growth within a nonprofit regional health consortium

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