Infection Prevention Specialist- SF Center- FT Day
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Job Location:
Sioux Falls, SD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50000 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:
36Salary Range: 31.00 - 49.50Union Position:
NoDepartment 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.
Some of the benefits to working at Good Samaritan Society are
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
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
Bachelors degree in nursing related clinical field or graduate from an approved Masters of Public Health program 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 working in a Post-Acute setting completion of an approved Infection Prevention course by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is 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.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
About Company
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