RN - Infection Prevention Specialist LTC - SF Village

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 SD Sf Vlg
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 3901 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD 57106, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly

Hours:

40.00
Salary Range: $31.00 - $49.50
Pay Info: $5,000 Sign On Bonus Available!

Department Details

• Largest long‑term care facility in the state of South Dakota.
• Multiple services: general long‑term care, short‑stay rehab, and memory care unit.
• RN required.
• Full‑time day shift.
• Every 7th weekend and holiday rotation required.
• Position includes Restorative Nursing responsibilities.
• Benefits:
  Fun, Family‑Oriented Work Environment
  , Shift Differential for nights and weekends, Holiday Pay, Direct access to earnings daily, Paid Time Off, Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan, Salary Increases, Referral Bonuses, Advancement Opportunities, Compassionate Leave, Education Assistance, Scholarships and Sponsor ships, Continuing Education, Years of Service Recognition Program.

Work collaboratively with infection and prevention and control staff under leadership, to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Infection Prevention program. Responsibilities include surveillance of health‑care associated infections and reportable illness, evaluation and reporting of statistical information, consultation on asepsis, disinfection, sterilization, isolation, disease transmission and related issues. Monitor compliance standards and regulations, strategies, and evidence‑based aspects. Evaluate and improve performance of patient/resident outcomes.

Assist with research needs and special projects. Understand or be willing to learn computer programs and applications necessary for data collection and analysis. Possess good interpersonal skills and willingness to seek out new information and knowledge. Able to think critically and problem‑solve effectively.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, related clinical field, or graduate from an approved Masters of Public Health program preferred.
• If degree is in nursing, graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, CCNE, ACEN, and NLN CNEA.
• Two years’ of experience in a healthcare field required.
• If working in an Acute setting, Board of Certification in Infection Control (CIC) by the CBIC required. Certification must be obtained within 36 months for full‑time, 48 months for part‑time.
• If working in a Post‑Acute setting, completion of an approved Infection Prevention course by the CDC required.
• If licensed registered nurse (RN), currently hold an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a NLC state.

The Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit

The Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1‑877‑673‑0854 or send an email to talent.

The 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.

Req Number: R‑0248259
Job Function: Quality and Risk Management
Featured: No