Infection Preventionist RN — Lead IP Programs & Patient Safety

Kootenai Health; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans with employer match

Shift differentials

Wellness program

Job summary

Kootenai Health is seeking an Infection Prevention leader to oversee and advance our organization-wide infection prevention program. You will design surveillance plans, analyze data, and implement policies to safeguard patients, staff, and visitors.

Collaboration with multiple departments ensures alignment with IP standards and regulatory requirements. The role emphasizes education, performance improvement, and staying current with regulatory standards, with opportunities to influence safety

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program required.
• All non-BSN RNs must complete BSN within two years of hire.
• Idaho RN licensure or multi-state compact license required before start date.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and evaluates the organizational infection prevention program.
• Develops annual surveillance plan based on served populations and services.
• Uses epidemiologic principles to conduct surveillance and investigations.
• Communicates IP information to committees and healthcare workers across the organization.
• Collaborates with leadership to ensure employee awareness of IP standards.

Skills

Infection prevention

Epidemiology

Collaboration

Education program development

Education

Nursing degree from an accredited program

RN licensure Idaho or multistate

Job description

Kootenai Health is seeking an Infection Prevention leader to oversee and advance our organization-wide infection prevention program. You will design surveillance plans, analyze data, and implement policies to safeguard patients, staff, and visitors.

Collaboration with multiple departments ensures alignment with IP standards and regulatory requirements. The role emphasizes education, performance improvement, and staying current with regulatory standards, with opportunities to influence safety