RN - Infection Prevention Specialist - FT - Days - 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 Details Shift: Day Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 32.00 Salary Range: $31.00 - $49.50 Responsibilities 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. Qualifications 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. Benefits 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr