Registered Nurse (RN) Coordinator | Infection Prevention and Quality
Company: Avera Health
Location: Mount Vernon
Posted on: December 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Location: 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 .
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