Registered Nurse (RN) Coordinator | Infection Prevention and Quality

Job Description

Job Description

Location:

Avera Queen of Peace Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The salary range for this role is outlined below. Actual compensation will be based on experience.

$30.50 - $45.75

Position Highlights

Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM; 80 hours every two weeks

You Belong at Our Organization

Join a compassionate multidisciplinary team dedicated to advancing health for our patients and community. Your contributions truly matter here.

Overview of the Role

This position involves the development and analysis of data utilizing statistical methods and tools to prepare information for committees, teams, and staff. You will be responsible for creating, managing, and assessing all components of the Infection Prevention program, ensuring compliance with current Federal, State, and Local standards, guidelines, and regulations as directed by the Quality Care Committee. This role supports the division's regional goal of delivering exceptional patient care in a caring, Christian environment by fostering positive employee relations and aiding departmental objectives. You will assist IPAC leadership in the surveillance, prevention, and control of infections.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate, facilitate, and implement quality improvement initiatives that align with the Hospital Quality Improvement Program.
• Provide education, guidance, and support to departments, administration, and medical staff regarding quality and infection prevention efforts, including the creation of presentations, graphs, and educational materials.
• Review, analyze, and compile reports on internal and external quality metrics and infection statistics; conduct clinical studies and summarize findings for reporting and educational purposes.
• Manage data downloads, formatting, and electronic submissions to vendors; maintain program logs and databases.
• Participate actively in assigned committees, including organizing meetings, preparing agendas, and drafting reports.
• Implement and monitor adherence to infection prevention and control (IPAC) policies and procedures; conduct surveillance using NHSN definitions and ensure accurate data submission.
• Investigate outbreaks, monitor infection trends, and propose performance improvement strategies; collaborate with public health for communicable disease reporting.
• Work with Employee Health, Environmental Safety, and departments to educate staff, monitor compliance, and suggest improvements; participate in environmental and departmental rounds.
• Stay updated on infection prevention knowledge through APIC membership, conferences, and continuing education.

Essential Qualifications

The candidate must be able to work the specified hours. To succeed in this role, an individual must effectively perform each essential job function, which includes having adequate visual acuity for job duties and the ability to communicate clearly with others, as well as hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements, along with those listed above, represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to fulfill the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, provided that such accommodations do not impose undue hardship on the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Certification in Infection Control - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) Infection Prevention & Control (CIC) within 2 years.
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Active license from the Board of Nursing in the state of practice upon hire.

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• 1-3 years of acute care clinical nursing experience.
• Experience in healthcare data analysis and quality improvement.

Expectations and Standards

• Dedication to the daily application of our organization's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and the community.
• Promote our values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Adhere to our standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Collaborate effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members to ensure a productive and efficient setting.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards related to, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA as applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Our organization is proud to provide a comprehensive range of benefits to eligible part-time and full-time employees. We are committed to supporting you in achieving a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Our benefits are designed to meet both current and future needs.

• PTO available from day one for eligible hires.

• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.

• Career development supported by hands-on training and mentorship.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other legally protected categories. If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance with your online application, please reach out for support.