Infection Prevention RN: NHSN Data Lead

Avera McKennan; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Retirement plan – up to 5% match

Career development & mentorship

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Avera McKennan is seeking an Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) RN to lead the IPAC program and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines. You will educate staff, perform NHSN surveillance, and maintain accurate data logs while supporting improvement initiatives across departments.

The role collaborates with Employee Health, Environmental Safety, and nursing units, participates in IPAC committees, and requires an active RN license with CBIC certification preferred upon

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of practice.
• CBIC infection control certification preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Develops and educates staff on IPAC policies and plans.
• Performs NHSN-based surveillance for healthcare-associated infections.
• Maintains logs/databases with 100% data accuracy.
• Compiles infection statistics for IPAC committees and nursing units.
• Investigates outbreaks and evaluates outcomes for improvement.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations; collaborates with public health.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Surveillance awareness

Education

RN license

Tools

APIC knowledge

Job description

Avera McKennan is seeking an Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) RN to lead the IPAC program and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines. You will educate staff, perform NHSN surveillance, and maintain accurate data logs while supporting improvement initiatives across departments.

The role collaborates with Employee Health, Environmental Safety, and nursing units, participates in IPAC committees, and requires an active RN license with CBIC certification preferred upon