Registered Nurse (RN) | Infection Prevention & Control

Avera-Healt; 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

Location:Avera McKennan HospitalWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$64,480.00 - $96,200.00Position HighlightsYou Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.A Brief OverviewAccountable for developing, managing and evaluating all aspects of the Infection Prevention program; in accordance with current Federal, State and Local standards, guidelines and regulations as directed by the Quality Care Committee. Responsible for assisting IPAC leadership with surveillance, prevention, and control of infection.What you will doImplements and educates employees on established infection prevention and control (IPAC) policies, procedures, and plans.Proficient in surveillance using National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) surveillance definitions for healthcare associated infections. Assures successful submission of healthcare associated infection data to NHSN. Super user/administrator for data entry/submission and retrieval for NHSN.Maintains data management logs/database for all program records as well as ensuring 100% accuracy in all logs/databases.Reviews, investigates, and analyzes lab and patient information using Clinical Surveillance Program.Compiles and presents healthcare-associated infection statistics to the Infection Prevision and Control (IPAC) Committee(s) and nursing units. Assists with Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) committee meetings.Investigates outbreaks and changes in rates as appropriate. Assist in evaluating outcomes and processes to identify opportunities for performance improvement.Assures compliance with federal and state regulatory agencies. Works cooperatively with public health infrastructure including communicable disease reporting.Works collaboratively with Employee Health, Environmental Safety, and individual departments to educate staff, monitor compliance, and recommend improvements. Participates in Environmental Rounds and rounding on department (ancillary and nursing) units as needed.Works with quality staff on healthcare-associated infection committees by providing data and guidance in infection prevention.Maintains appropriate infection prevention knowledge and resources through APIC membership, APIC national conferences/education and facility supported education and resources.Essential QualificationsThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon HirePreferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:Certified In Infection Control - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) Upon Hire1-3 years acute care clinical nursing experienceExpectations and StandardsCommitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.Maintain confidentiality.Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.Benefits You Need & Then SomeAvera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirementCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].