Infection Prevention Specialist- SF Center- FT Day

Sanford Health • Sioux Falls, SD

85d • $31 - $49

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Salary Range: 31.00 - 49.50 Union Position: No Department Details Our staff is compassionate and dedicated to the residents. The Good Samaritan Society is proud to be one of the largest non-profit providers of senior services in the US. Since our founding in 1922, we have been driven by our mission and belief. We believe everyone deserves to be treated with respect, dignity, and compassion.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with infection and prevention and control staff under leadership to accomplish the goals and objective of the Infection Prevention program.
• Evaluate infection control trends, practices, and provide educational programs for employees.
• 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.
• Monitor compliance standards and regulations, strategies, and evidence-based aspects.
• Evaluate and improve performance of patient/resident outcomes.
• Assist with research needs and special projects as assigned.
• Understand or be willing to learn computer programs and applications necessary for data collection and analysis.
• Possess good interpersonal skills and willingness to seek out new information and knowledge.
• Able to think critically and problem solve effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Shift Differential
• Flexible Scheduling Options Available
• Fun, Family Oriented Work Environment
• Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Salary Increases
• Referral Bonuses
• Advancement Opportunities
• Compassionate Leave
• Education Assistance
• Scholarships and Sponsorships
• Continuing Education
• Years of Service Recognition Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees