Infection Prevention Specialist - RN - Full Time Days

Good Samaritan; Forest City (IA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan Health Center in Forest City, IA is seeking an Infection Prevention RN to lead and support the infection prevention program. You will collaborate with clinical teams to monitor trends, educate staff, and ensure adherence to infection control standards.

The role requires an RN license, a nursing degree, and experience in healthcare settings. CDC infection prevention coursework or CIC certification may be needed, with a strong emphasis on data and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related clinical field required.
• If degree is in nursing, graduate from CCNE/ACEN/NLN CNEA accredited program preferred.
• Post-acute setting requires CDC Infection Prevention course completion.
• If licensed RN, active license in state of practice or multistate licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with infection prevention staff to achieve program goals.
• Monitor infection control trends and provide staff education.
• Evaluate outcomes and assist with data collection and analysis.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

MPH preferred

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS IA Forest City Ctr

Location: Forest City, IA

Address: 606 S 7th St, Forest City, IA 50436, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 36.00

Salary Range: $31.00 - $49.50

Department Details

Come join a rewarding and humbling team environment that not only cares about the people who live here but also those that work here.

Hiring an Infection Prevention RN position.

• flexible schedule
• Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Job Summary

Work collaboratively with infection and prevention and control staff under leadership, to accomplish the goals and objective of the Infection Prevention program. Evaluation of infection control trends, practices, and provide educational programs for employees. Possess a basic understanding and working knowledge of microbiology and epidemiology. Responsibilities include surveillance of health care associated infections and reportable illness, evaluation and reporting of statistical information, consultation of asepsis, disinfection, sterilization, isolation, disease transmission and related issues. Monitors compliance standards and regulations, strategies, and evidence-based aspects. Evaluates and improves performance of patient/resident outcomes. Assists with research needs and special projects are assigned. Understand or be willing to learn computer programs and applications necessary for data collection and analysis. Possess good interpersonal skills as well as willingness to seek out new information and knowledge. Able to think critically and problem solve effectively.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, related clinical field, or graduate from an approved Masters of Public Health program preferred.

If degree is in nursing, graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).

Two Years’ Of Experience In a Healthcare Field Required

If working in an Acute setting, Board of Certification in Infection Control (CIC) by the Certification Board of Infection Control, Inc. (CBIC) is required. If certification is not obtained at the time of hire, a full time employed incumbent is required to sit for the exam within 36 months from date of hire. A part time employed incumbent is required to sit for the exam within 48 months from date of hire. A 12-month extension is allowed from the date of the first exam. At the end of the 12 months, if certification has not been obtained, an action plan will be devised by leadership in consultation with human resources.

If working in a Post-Acute setting, completion of an approved Infection Prevention course by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is required.

If a licensed registered nurse (RN), currently hold an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0273873

Job Function: Quality and Risk Management

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