Infection Prevention Specialist (RN/LPN) – Quality & Growth

Sanford; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Fun working environment

Job summary

Sanford Health in Sioux Falls is seeking an RN or LPN with infection prevention experience to join the Quality team. This role focuses on evaluating infection control trends, providing education, and supporting performance improvement across the organization.

You will work with interdisciplinary teams, maintain competencies, and help ensure high reliability in patient care. A flexible schedule and collaborative environment are highlighted by the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. In lieu of education, leadership may consider an Associate's degree and 5 years of applicable experience.
• Minimum of two years experience in clinical, nursing, healthcare safety, infection prevention, accreditation or healthcare management setting required.
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) or equivalent preferred.
• If RN, currently hold an unencumbered RN license with the State Board or multi-state licensure if in an NLC state.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate infection control trends, practices and provide educational programs for employees.
• Monitor, report, and analyze health care associated infections and related data.
• Support with surveillance, asepsis, disinfection, sterilization, isolation and disease transmission compliance.

Skills

Infection prevention

Nursing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree + 5 years experience

Job description

Sanford Health in Sioux Falls is seeking an RN or LPN with infection prevention experience to join the Quality team. This role focuses on evaluating infection control trends, providing education, and supporting performance improvement across the organization.

You will work with interdisciplinary teams, maintain competencies, and help ensure high reliability in patient care. A flexible schedule and collaborative environment are highlighted by the team.