Infection Control & Education Coordinator

Avera Health; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sioux Center Health in Sioux Center, IA, seeks an Infection Control Education Coordinator to lead education programs and oversee infection control activities across departments. You will supervise staff development, coordinate ACLS/BLS training, surveillance, and reporting to state agencies, and partner with leadership to drive quality and safety.

RN licensure in Iowa is required, with ACLS/NRP certifications preferred; this role supports a faith-based, community-focused organization dedicated

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing; RN license in Iowa.
• 3 years nursing experience with infection control exposure.
• ACLS/BLS/NRP training preferred; teaching experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Direct education and infection control activities across departments.
• Develop and monitor budgets for education and infection control.
• Lead Infection Control Committee and liaise with Medical Staff.

Skills

Infection control

Education program development

Budgeting

Quality improvement

Staff training

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

RN license Iowa

ACLS/BLS/NRP certification

Tools

Healthstream

NHSN

MS Office

Job description

Location:

Sioux Center, IA

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Discover a Career of Faith and Healing:

For over 70 years, Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus' healing ministry. With eight locations located in Sioux Center, Iowa and surrounding communities, we take great pride in providing superior care in our state-of-the-art facilities.

A Career that You Will Love:

There's no other way to say it: You will love working here. Between our strong mission and our great people, we have nurtured a pretty exceptional culture at Sioux Center Health.

A Chance to Make a Difference:

Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of our community members. Your talents and your passions are truly appreciated here. In addition to the service we provide, Sioux Center Health also supports our community with sponsored programs and events, and other volunteer work. If this is your passion, you need to consider joining our team driven to provide quality care and services within a caring Christian culture.

Position Highlights

At Sioux Center Health, our people are the heart of everything we do. Guided by a strong mission and a commitment to exceptional care, we've built a stable, thriving organization where employees make a meaningful difference. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in the recognition we have earned. Sioux Center Health has been named a Top Workplace in Iowa, received Best of the Northwest honors in 13 categories - including Best Place to Work and earned a Five-Star Patient Survey Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). We have also been recognized as a Chartis Top 100 Critical Access Hospital and Top Hospital in Iowa. Our Care Center has received the LeadingAge Excellence in Workplace Award, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive environment for both residents and employees. Beyond our organization, you'll find an outstanding community to call home. Sioux County was ranked #4 in the nation among the Healthiest Communities by U.S. News & World Report and CVS Health, reflecting the high quality of life and strong community values that make this region a great place to live, work, and grow.

Summary

• The Infection Control and Education Coordinator is responsible for directing, planning, and administering all business and activities in the Education and Infection Control departments consistent with state standards. This position supervises and directs development of staff and activities related to continuing education, skill training, professional development, and access to knowledge-based information for health care workers. This position also coordinates with all departments to provide maximum level of service to employees, professional staff, and health care providers.

General Hours of Work

• M-F, Days; with evening and weekend involvement

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college; graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Actively employed in nursing for 3 years and experience in ACLS, BLS, NRP, TNCC, 1st Aid, and computers required. Instructor in BLS, ACLS, NRP, and 1st Aid preferred.

Certificate, Licenses, Registrations

• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Iowa. Must obtain CPR certification within 3 months of hire date. Must obtain Infection Control certification within five years of hire

Essential Functions

• Develops and monitors operating and capital budgets for the department.
• Collaborates with Leadership team using indicators such as policy development, new technology, patient care, latest research in education and infection control.
• Collaborates with Infection Control Director of Nursing at Crown Pointe Estates
• Research, write, present, and implement infection control policies, procedures and plans which are consistent with current scientific knowledge and may be reasonably practiced by health care workers.
• Surveillance & Reporting: Plan, develop, and implement the hospital-wide Infection Control Program. Perform routine surveillance to identify, investigate, and record healthcare-associated infections. Work with Chief Nursing Officer to report mandated infectious disease data to state public health departments and the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN).
• Outbreak Management: Lead investigations of suspected or confirmed disease outbreaks. Implement immediate containment and mitigation strategies.
• Environment of Care: Conduct regular infection control rounds across all departments (acute care, emergency room, outpatient clinics, and long-term care if applicable). Evaluate compliance with hand hygiene, isolation precautions, sterilization, and environmental cleaning protocols.
• Consultation & Collaboration: Serve as a subject matter expert and liaison to the Medical Staff, Nursing, Environmental Services, and the local public health department. Leads the hospital's Infection Control Committee.
• Work collaboratively with Employee Health, Safety Education, and Individual Departments to educate staff, monitor compliance, and recommend improvement.
• Functions as part of the quality team. May assist with tracking and implementation of Quality Improvement projects and CQI education efforts within the organization.
• Works with leadership team to develop, coordinate, and facilitate hospital-wide educational programs. This includes general orientation for new hires, annual mandatory competencies, and specialized clinical skills training (e.g., ACLS, PALS, BLS, or trauma care if applicable).
• Oversees CNA registries and other staff certifications and licenses. Assistance provided from administrative assistant.
• Oversees Healthstream and serves as contact for our organization. Assistance provided from administrative assistant.
• Works as a resource with department leaders to coordinate student clinical placements and job observation as needed
• Responsible for the annual CAH report
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.