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VETERANS HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATIONWASHINGTON, DCREGISTERED NURSE RESEARCH MANAGER & STUDY MONITOR HIV/AIDS CLINICAL TRIALSThe Washington, DC VA Medical Center (DCVAMC) has an exciting opportunity for a Research Manager in our HIV/AIDS Clinical Trials division. The Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center (DCVAMC) is among the most visible and dynamic facilities in the VA system. As a tertiary care facility, DCVAMC provides acute general and specialized services in medicine, surgery, neurology, psychiatry, dentistry and numerous other subspecialties. The Medical Center has a multi-million dollar research program that supports more than 100 investigators and 300 active research projects. The DCVAMC is home to one of two VA War Related Illness and Injury Study Centers (WRIISC). As a Research Manger you will be a member of a team responsible for the management, oversight and performance evaluation, training and monitor of domestic and international clinical research sites that are a part of selected networks that participate in NIH-funded trials in HIV prevention and therapeutics as well as other infectious disease research. As a member of this exciting team you will work with on-site coordinators to conduct research site performance, provide training, technical assistance and advice to site coordinators concerning protocol implementation, regulatory and data issues, and quality management. This is a federal term appointment and does not carry federal career status. While this position is headquartered at the DCVAMC on-site monitoring is required at clinical research sites throughout the United States, with travel estimated at 10 weeks per year. You must have graduated from a nationally accredited BSN program, be a United States Citizen and hold a US unrestricted registered nurse license. Your knowledge and experience with federal regulations pertaining to clinical research development and conduct of clinical research and design and management of clinical trials will benefit the research teams you are working with. A solid knowledge base in the field of HIV/AIDS and clinical trials is a definite advantage to this position. The DCVAMC is located in our Nation´s capital, and only a short distance from the historic buildings that house today´s leaders and commemorate yesterdays. You are surrounded by rich culture and historical sites. The mountains of Virginia and beaches in Maryland and New Jersey are all within a short drive. Consider all this while enjoying 26 days of paid vacation, 10 federal holidays, and a benefits package that rivals the private sector. The VA has a competitive compensation package based on credentials as determined by a compensation panel made up of nursing colleagues. You will find opportunity for professional growth, coupled with work/life balance and the satisfaction of caring for those who have served our country, an opportunity that is difficult to match.

Specializing in you...serving San Diegos inland North County communities for more than 50 years, PPH is a family of outstanding healthcare facilities that cover an area of more than 800-square miles. As the largest hospital district in Southern California, we are also one of the most diverse. From our state-of-the-art Cardiac Care and Rehabilitation Facilities and busy Trauma Center to Home Healthcare, we deliver a full spectrum of health services to meet the needs of every member in our community.We have an excellent opportunity for a Full-Time Infection Control Practitioner who plans and conducts a systematic method for identifying, reporting and evaluating infections. Responsibilities include:Conducts surveillance process and communicates results to appropriate committees/departments. Use epidemiological method and surveillance data to evaluate current infection prevention practices and quality improvement action plans. Provides on-going reviews and evaluation of isolation techniques, safety equipment and products, waste management procedures and makes appropriate recommendations based on current standards and knowledge. Conduct investigation of clusters of healthcare associated infections as directed by the Hospital Epidemiologist and the Manager of Infection Prevention and Control.Liaisons with Public Health Department by reporting required communicable diseases, trends or outbreaks. Establishes, maintains and improves standards of infection prevention by collaborating with other advanced practice nurses and clinical nurse specialists.Enhances professional knowledge and practice by actively participating in professional organizations such as the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), and by seeking out appropriate educational opportunities to improve and broaden knowledge of infection prevention and control. Represents infection prevention principles and current knowledge in quality improvement process by participating in hospital committees and teams.Contributes to hospital accreditation and licensure by facilitating compliance with infection prevention and control standards as set forth by regulatory agencies.Collaborates with Employee Health on issues of exposures, immunization and other employee-related infection issues. Supports the hospitals risk management program by providing technical information regarding infection prevention issues and notifying Risk Management of potential issues. Prepares Infection Surveillance Committee meetings and activities. Conducts infection surveillance activities at Palomar Medical Center.Collaborates with the infection prevention and control liaisons and acts as a resource at PCCC, Home Care and Escondido Surgery Center. Participates in infection prevention education by providing orientation, in-services or resources to staff, physicians, volunteers and the community based on identified needs. Maintains knowledge of safety and house-wide issues by completing hospital-wide mandatory classes. Participates actively as a member of the Patient Safety Committee. Performs other duties as assigned. Follows PPH rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws, and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, values, and quality commitment of PPH.We promote a philosophy that encourages growth and satisfaction. We provide a work environment that is open and empowering, where you can experience a wide range of clinical, educational, and management opportunities. We also support a healthy balance between your personal and professional lives. We are located in an area that is enriched with a sense of belonging, where everyone pulls together in a common philosophy of life. Its an area that affords all who live here the luxury to pursue any interest or lifestyle they choose.RequirementsMinimum Education: Bachelors Degree in nursing or related fieldPreferred Education: Masters DegreeMinimum Experience: 1 2 years in Infection Control and Epidemiology or related fieldPreferred Experience: 3 years as an Infection Control Practitioner with associated responsibilities and a successful record of accomplishmentRequired Certification: American Heart Association Recognized BLS Healthcare ProviderPreferred Certification: Infection ControlRequired License: Current CA RN license or related field and Valid Drivers LicenseWe invite you to join us in our Mission to Heal, Comfort, and Promote Health in the Communities We Serve!