Avera Queen of Peace Hospital

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.

$30.50 - $45.75

Position Highlights

Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm; 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.

A Brief Overview

Responsible for the development and analysis of data using statistical methods and tools to prepare data for use by committees, teams, and staff. Accountable for developing, managing, and evaluating all aspects of the Infection Prevention program in accordance with current Federal, State, and Local standards, guidelines, and regulations as directed by the Quality Care Committee. Supports division/regional goal of excellence in patient care in a Christian, caring environment by facilitating positive employee relations and supporting department goals. Responsible for assisting IPAC leadership with surveillance, prevention, and control of infection.

What you will do

• Coordinates, facilitates, and implements quality improvement activities supporting the Hospital Quality Improvement Program.
• Provides education, advice, and assistance to departments, administration, and medical staff on quality and infection prevention initiatives, including creating presentations, graphs, and teaching tools.
• Reviews, analyzes, and prepares reports on internal and external quality measures and infection statistics; conduct clinical studies and compile findings for reporting and education.
• Manages data downloads, formatting, and electronic submissions to vendors; maintain program logs and databases.
• Maintains active membership on assigned committees, including organizing meetings, preparing agendas, and reports.
• Implements and monitors compliance with infection prevention and control (IPAC) policies and procedures; perform surveillance using NHSN definitions and ensure accurate data submission.
• Investigates outbreaks, monitor infection trends, and recommend performance improvement strategies; collaborate with public health for communicable disease reporting.
• Collaborates with Employee Health, Environmental Safety, and departments to educate staff, monitor compliance, and recommend improvements; participates in environmental and departmental rounds.
• Maintains infection prevention knowledge through APIC membership, conferences, and continuing education.

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) Infection Prevention & Control (CIC) within 2 Years
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

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

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s 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 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.