Infection and Prevention Nurse (RN)|MCK Quality Risk Mgmt

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Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm; 80hrs/2wks

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

• Implements and educates employees on established infection prevention and control (IPAC) policies procedures and plans.
• Proficient in surveillance using National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) surveillance definitions for healthcare associated infections. Assures successful submission of healthcare associated infection data to NHSN. Super user/administrator for data entry/submission and retrieval for NHSN.
• Maintains data management logs/database for all program records as well as ensuring 100% accuracy in all logs/databases.
• Reviews investigates and analyzes lab and patient information using Clinical Surveillance Program.
• Compiles and presents healthcare-associated infection statistics to the Infection Prevision and Control (IPAC) Committee(s) and nursing units. Assists with Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) committee meetings.
• Investigates outbreaks and changes in rates as appropriate. Assist in evaluating outcomes and processes to identify opportunities for performance improvement.
• Assures compliance with federal and state regulatory agencies. Works cooperatively with public health infrastructure including communicable disease reporting.
• Works collaboratively with Employee Health Environmental Safety and individual departments to educate staff monitor compliance and recommend improvements. Participates in Environmental Rounds and rounding on department (ancillary and nursing) units as needed.
• Works with quality staff on healthcare-associated infection committees by providing data and guidance in infection prevention.
• Maintains appropriate infection prevention knowledge and resources through APIC membership APIC national conferences/education and facility supported education and resources.

• Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire

• Certified In Infection Control - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology Inc. (CBIC) Upon Hire
• 1-3 years acute care clinical nursing experience

• Commitment to the daily application of Averas mission vision core values and social principles to serve patients their families and our community.
• Promote Averas values of compassion hospitality and stewardship.
• Uphold Averas standards of Communication Attitude Responsiveness and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles laws regulations and standards associated with but not limited to CMS The Joint Commission DHHS and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.

• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability Veteran Status or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application please call 1- or send an email to .