Infection Prevention RN | PTO Day 1 + Retirement Match

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Employer 5% retirement match

Career development & mentorship

Job summary

Avera Health in Sioux Falls is seeking a Registered Nurse to lead and coordinate the Infection Prevention program, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local standards. The role focuses on surveillance, prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections.

You will educate staff, manage NHSN data, and collaborate with IPAC leadership to drive performance improvements across the facility. This is a full-time on-site role with typical days and occasional weekends.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required in practice state.
• Experience in infection prevention and NHSN processes.
• 1–3 years acute care nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements IPAC policies and training for staff.
• Manages NHSN data submission and surveillance.
• Maintains accurate program logs and databases.
• Analyzes lab and patient data for infection trends.
• Reports infection statistics to IPAC committees and units.
• Supports outbreak investigations and performance improvement.

Skills

RN licensure

Infection prevention

NHSN surveillance

Data management

Communication skills

Education

RN license (Board of Nursing)

CBIC certification preferred

Job description

Avera Health in Sioux Falls is seeking a Registered Nurse to lead and coordinate the Infection Prevention program, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local standards. The role focuses on surveillance, prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections.

You will educate staff, manage NHSN data, and collaborate with IPAC leadership to drive performance improvements across the facility. This is a full-time on-site role with typical days and occasional weekends.