Infection Prevention RN – Day Shift, Impactful Care

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Employer retirement matching

Career development & mentorship

Job summary

Avera McKennan Hospital is seeking a dedicated Infection Preventionist RN to lead the IPAC program, developing, managing and evaluating all aspects of infection prevention in line with federal, state and local standards. You will oversee NHSN surveillance, data submission and program records to ensure 100% accuracy.

The role requires RN licensure, preferred CBIC certification, and 1–3 years acute care experience.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in practice state.
• Experience in infection prevention and control.
• CBIC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements and educates staff on IPAC policies and plans.
• Surveillance using NHSN definitions and data submission.
• Maintain logs/databases with 100% accuracy.
• Review and analyze lab and patient information.
• Present infection statistics to IPAC committees.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN)

Infection prevention

Education

RN license

CBIC certification (preferred)

Tools

NHSN data entry

Job description

Avera McKennan Hospital is seeking a dedicated Infection Preventionist RN to lead the IPAC program, developing, managing and evaluating all aspects of infection prevention in line with federal, state and local standards. You will oversee NHSN surveillance, data submission and program records to ensure 100% accuracy.

The role requires RN licensure, preferred CBIC certification, and 1–3 years acute care experience.