Infection Preventionist
About The Position
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. The Sioux Falls Quality team is comprised of a talented group of hardworking interdisciplinary team members. We value safety and are champions for high reliability. We strive to create an environment that supports work/life balance. The Quality Team is composed of team members with diverse backgrounds. The work of our team drives strategies forward through performance improvement to enhance the care and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This is accomplished through collaboration with operational teams and continuous evaluation of our current processes. Team members enjoy a flexible schedule and a fun working environment. Members of the Quality team are informal leaders throughout the organization and have an opportunity to work with a variety of stakeholders, teams, and departments throughout the Sioux Falls region and within the Enterprise. This role is an excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth within the organization, as you will receive broad exposure to different facets of healthcare.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Nice To Haves
- 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).
- Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC®) or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with Infection Prevention and Control staff under leadership, to accomplish the goals and objective of the Infection Prevention program.
- 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.
Benefits
- flexible schedule
- fun working environment
- personal and professional growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
