RN - Infection Prevention Specialist - FT Days - LTC - SF Village

Company: Good Samaritan
Location: Renner
Posted on: March 17, 2026

Job Description:

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 Come join the largest long term care facility in the state of South Dakota! We offer multiple services from general long-term care, short-stay rehab, and memory care unit at the facility. $5,000 Sign on Bonus! RN required Full-Time Day Shift Every 7th Weekend and Holiday rotation required. Position would also include Restorative Nursing responsibilities. At the Sioux Falls Village our vision is to lovingly provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this! Fun, Family Oriented Work Environment Shift Differential for nights and weekends Holiday Pay Direct access to your 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 Sponsorships Continuing Education Years of Service Recognition Program Job Summary Work collaboratively with infection and prevention and control staff under leadership, to accomplish the goals and objective of the Infection Prevention program. Evaluation of infection control trends, practices, and provide educational programs for employees. Possess a basic understanding and working knowledge of microbiology and epidemiology. Responsibilities include surveillance of health care associated infections and reportable illness, evaluation and reporting of statistical information, consultation of asepsis, disinfection, sterilization, isolation, disease transmission and related issues. Monitors compliance standards and regulations, strategies, and evidence-based aspects. Evaluates and improves performance of patient/resident outcomes. Assists with research needs and special projects are assigned. Understand or be willing to learn computer programs and applications necessary for data collection and analysis. Possess good interpersonal skills as well as willingness to seek out new information and knowledge. Able to think critically and problem solve effectively. Qualifications 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, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (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 Certification Board of Infection Control, Inc. (CBIC) is required. If certification is not obtained at the time of hire, a full time employed incumbent is required to sit for the exam within 36 months from date of hire. A part time employed incumbent is required to sit for the exam within 48 months from date of hire. A 12-month extension is allowed from the date of the first exam. At the end of the 12 months, if certification has not been obtained, an action plan will be devised by leadership in consultation with human resources. If working in a Post-Acute setting, completion of an approved Infection Prevention course by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is required. If a licensed registered nurse (RN), currently hold an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Benefits 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- or send an email to . 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- Job Function: Quality and Risk Management Featured: No

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