Registered Nurse (Infection Preventionist)

Veterans Health AdministrationSalt Lake City, Utah

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  • Is it real? Listed on USAJOBS, the U.S. government's job site; JoRoute confirmed it 12 hours ago. · checked by JoRoute
  • What it asks: "The Infection Preventionist (IP) Registered Nurse (RN) executes position responsibilities to improve patient and organizational outcomes." · employer's own words
  • Check before applying: Pay about $106k a year, 14% above the typical $93k in Salt Lake City, UT. Salt Lake City, Utah. · pay compared by JoRoute
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Job type
Not stated by the source
Department
Department of Veterans Affairs
Salary
USD 74,854–137,807 per year (as published by the source)
Posted
2026-10-22
Applications close
2026-11-05 · Deadline passed

Description

The Infection Preventionist (IP) Registered Nurse (RN) executes position responsibilities to improve patient and organizational outcomes. The IP is responsible for providing expert, evidence-based infection control practices. The IP establishes surveillance indicators and conducts monitoring to identify and reduce the risk of acquiring and transmitting infections among patients, employees, visitors, and students.