Registered Nurse (RN) Coordinator | Infection Prevention and Quality

Avera Health•Mitchell, SD

43d•$31 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the development and analysis of data using statistical methods and tools to prepare data for use by committees, teams, and staff. Accountable 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. Supports division/regional goal of excellence in patient care in a Christian, caring environment by facilitating positive employee relations and supporting department goals. Responsible for assisting IPAC leadership with surveillance, prevention, and control of infection.

Requirements

The 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.
Certified In Infection Control - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) Infection Prevention & Control (CIC) within 2 Years
Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

1-3 years Acute care clinical nursing experience
Experience in healthcare data analysis and quality improvement

Responsibilities

Coordinates, facilitates, and implements quality improvement activities supporting the Hospital Quality Improvement Program.
Provides education, advice, and assistance to departments, administration, and medical staff on quality and infection prevention initiatives, including creating presentations, graphs, and teaching tools.
Reviews, analyzes, and prepares reports on internal and external quality measures and infection statistics; conduct clinical studies and compile findings for reporting and education.
Manages data downloads, formatting, and electronic submissions to vendors; maintain program logs and databases.
Maintains active membership on assigned committees, including organizing meetings, preparing agendas, and reports.
Implements and monitors compliance with infection prevention and control (IPAC) policies and procedures; perform surveillance using NHSN definitions and ensure accurate data submission.
Investigates outbreaks, monitor infection trends, and recommend performance improvement strategies; collaborate with public health for communicable disease reporting.
Collaborates with Employee Health, Environmental Safety, and departments to educate staff, monitor compliance, and recommend improvements; participates in environmental and departmental rounds.
Maintains infection prevention knowledge through APIC membership, conferences, and continuing education.