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The Infection Prevention Practitioner (IPP) practices in an advanced nursing role within an expanded scope of practice that is population-based. This IPP role is administratively located within the Infectious Disease Section of Medicine Service. The IPP directly reports to the Chief Nurse, Quality Management, and is accountable to the Chief, Infectious Disease, Chief of Medicine and/ Local Nursing/Facility Director or designee. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the date of hire. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care