Sanford Health

Infection Prevention Specialist - RN - Full Time Days

Sanford Health$64K — $102K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in nursing or related clinical field; MPH preferred.
  • Two years' experience in healthcare required.
  • If in Acute setting, CIC certification required within specified time frame after hire.
  • If in Post-Acute setting, completion of CDC-approved Infection Prevention course required.
  • Must hold an unencumbered RN license in practicing state or multistate licensure if in NLC state.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate infection control trends and practices.
  • Provide educational programs for staff.
  • Conduct surveillance of healthcare-associated infections.
  • Report statistical information on infections.
  • Consult on asepsis, disinfection, and isolation practices.
  • Monitor compliance with standards and regulations.
  • Assist with research projects as assigned.

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule available.
  • Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance.
Full Job Description


Work Shift:
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Compensation:
Salary Range: $31.00 - $49.50
Union Position:
No
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

Apply today to learn more!

Summary
Work collaboratively with infection and prevention and control staff under leadership, to accomplish the goals and objective of the Infection Prevention program.

Job Description
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.

About Sanford Health

Sanford Health is a non-profit, integrated health care system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It is the largest rural, not-for-profit health care system in the nation with locations in 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health's 48,000 employees, including 1,400 physicians, make it the largest employer in the Dakotas. Sanford Health provides care to patients through a network of hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and other health care services. The organization's mission is to improve the human condition through exceptional care, innovation, and discovery.
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1,409 employees
Industry
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