Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator

Location:

Avera Health

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$71,760.00 - $107,120.00

Position Highlights

• General knowledge of accreditation standards

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.

A Brief Overview

Acts as the system subject matter expert in the practice of infection control and regulatory expert for both CMS and state requirements. This position is responsible for the development, coordination, and maintenance of Avera-wide programming that will ensure delivery of safe patient and resident care where Infection Prevention services are required. This includes, but is not limited to Avera-wide program planning, surveillance, reporting, prevention and education. Infection prevention programming and educational programs will be focused on improving quality and patient and resident outcomes and well as in overseeing surveillance work. The IPC actively mentors other Infection Preventionists (IPs) in the system, providing a foundation for new IPs, ongoing retention for existing IPs, and future certification of IPs across the enterprise.

What you will do

• Maintains an expert level with working knowledge of current infection prevention practices and a thorough understanding of infection control measures, definitions and discerning differences among national bodies including but not limited to CMS, NHSN and CDC.
• Maintains current knowledge by utilizing infection prevention literature, membership in infection prevention professional associations and ongoing review of regulatory language related to infection prevention.
• Assesses health safety risks related to infections and facilitates implementation of system infection prevention programming by utilizing Avera-wide program plans, risk assessments, templates and policy standardization.
• Embraces data driven approach to problem solving, including the use of technology to expand infection prevention using available data sources including but not limited to Clinical Intelligence and NHSN.
• Supports implementation of Avera-wide Infection Prevention strategy as directed by the Avera Infection Prevention Medical Director and / or outlined in the Avera Annual Quality Plan. Coordinates system infection surveillance work.
• Monitors performance in relevant areas according to established standards and definitions and takes necessary steps to communicate/advise/assist leaders and infection prevention experts according to performance levels.
• Conducts regulatory driven, on-site visits with the clinical service and quality executives of owned and managed facilities, to support continued improvement and ongoing survey readiness.
• Collaborates with other Avera subject matter experts, core teams, education, communication to stakeholders, and the subsequent documentation to support the ongoing success of infection prevention initiatives.
• Coordinates system IPs through monthly meetings used for communication, education, and policy sharing. May work with IPs one on one or in small groups as needed as issues develop.
• Assesses and balances IP program requirements with the needs of the LTC Strategic Business Unit.

Essential Qualifications

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. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Certified In Infection Control - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. within 1 Year and
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
• Minimum of 5 years experience with infection prevention and control

Expectations and Standards

• 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 ... or send an email to ... .