RN - Infection Prevention Specialist St. Vincent's

Overview

Careers With Purpose – Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS ND Bis St Vincent Care Ctr

Location: Bismarck, ND

Address: 1021 N 26th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA

• Shift: Day
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  32.00
• Salary Range: $31.00 - $49.50

• Work collaboratively with infection prevention and control staff under leadership to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Infection Prevention program.
• Evaluate infection control trends and practices; provide educational programs for employees.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of microbiology and epidemiology.
• Surveil health care–associated infections and reportable illnesses; evaluate and report statistical information.
• Consult on asepsis, disinfection, sterilization, isolation, disease transmission, and related issues.
• Monitor compliance standards and regulations, and contribute to strategy and evidence-based practices.
• Evaluate and improve performance of patient/resident outcomes.
• Assist with research needs and special projects as assigned.
• Learn and use computer programs and applications necessary for data collection and analysis.
• Maintain strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to seek new information and knowledge.
• Think critically and problem solve effectively.
• Collaborate with wound consultant weekly; assist with quality programs; may assist on the floor as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, related clinical field, or a graduate from an approved Master of Public Health program (preferred).
• If degree is in nursing, graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program (preferred): CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA.
• Two years of experience in a healthcare field required.
• If working in an Acute setting, CIC certification (CBIC) is required. If not obtained at hire, a full-time employee must sit for the exam within 36 months (part-time within 48 months). A 12-month extension is allowed from the date of the first exam; an action plan may be devised if certification is not obtained after 12 months.
• If working in a Post-Acute setting, completion of an approved Infection Prevention course by the CDC is required.
• If a licensed RN, holds an unencumbered RN license in the state of practice or multistate licensure if in an NLC state.

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Benefits may include health, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time-off package. For more information about Total Rewards, visit the employer benefits page.

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If accommodation is needed for the online application, please contact the provided number or email.

Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.