Location: Sitka, AK

Start Date: 01-27-2026

End Date: 02-03-2026

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Days, Full Time (explicit times not provided in posting; schedule includes day shifts and may require travel between sites)

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 the Infection Prevention & Control Program: develop, implement, maintain, and update the IPC plan to align with CDC, OSHA, CMS, FDA, TJC, and APIC guidance
• Conduct surveillance, trend analysis, interpretation, and timely reporting of healthcare-associated infections (HAI), including NHSN submissions
• Design, write, and implement policies and procedures that support rigorous infection prevention standards
• Provide education and training to staff, patients, families, and communities on IPC best practices and conduct new and annual employee IPC orientation
• Chair the IPC committee and collaborate across departments to integrate infection control into clinical and operational workflows
• Oversee the Employee Health program and provide support/resource assistance throughout the consortium
• Collect, analyze, and maintain infection control data and statistical reports to inform performance improvement and regulatory compliance
• Travel to regional sites to assess practices, deliver education, and support local teams

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 have an active Alaska license)
• Certification in Infection Control and Prevention (CIC) required
• BLS current within 3 months of hire and maintained biannually
• Minimum 3 years acute care or infection control experience and/or data collection, performance improvement or risk management experience
• Experience with basic statistics and epidemiologic principles
• Clinical Competency assessment required within 3 months of hire and every three years
• Manager Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years

Education

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

Knowledge & Skills

• Working knowledge of epidemiology and infectious disease principles
• Experience with NHSN reporting and surveillance methodologies
• Proficient in data collection, analysis, trending, and reporting
• Strong skills in MS Office and database applications
• Project management and performance improvement methodology
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements and evidence-based practices into policy and education
• Clear, culturally aware communication tailored to diverse audiences
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid parental leave
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Signing bonus (amount listed separately)
• Relocation assistance (amount listed separately)
• Support for professional development and career advancement

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