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The Infection Prevention Practitioner (IPP) is a Registered Nurse who demonstrates leadership in the development, implementation, and coordination of infection control policies, procedures, and activities throughout the Syracuse VA Medical Center and its affiliated programs. The IPP is directly accountable to the Associate Director Patient/Nursing Services. He/she is accountable for writing and adhering to established policies, standards of care and standards of practice. 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 positions unless they are proficient in basi