Infection Prevention & Workforce Safety Coordinator (RN)
Shodair Children's Hospital · Helena, MT · 2 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Manage Shodair’s Infection Prevention and Control Program
- Set annual goals, action plans, and surveillance activities
- Monitor HAIs, communicable diseases, and outbreak risks
- Conduct rounds, audits, investigations, and required reporting
- Oversee antibiotic stewardship and regulatory compliance
- Provide education and consultation to staff and leadership
- Career Development
- Coordinate employee health and occupational health services
- Manage exposure assessments, follow-up, immunizations, and screenings
- Track workplace injury and illness trends and prevention efforts
- Support return-to-work and workers’ compensation processes with HR
- Apply work restrictions and maintain employee health confidentiality
- Quality, Safety & Regulatory Support
- Support quality improvement and safety initiatives
- Aid in data collection, analysis, and reporting
- Help maintain readiness for Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, and public health requirements
- Participate in relevant committees and corrective action planning
- Support emergency preparedness for infectious disease response
Education & Experience
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Minimum of three (3) years of infection control or healthcare nursing experience
Certifications & Licensure
- Active Montana RN license in good standing
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required within three (3) years of hire and/or
- Certified Professional in Patient Safety certification required within three (3) years of hire
- CPI and Ukeru audit completion required within 3 months of hire (ongoing certification may be required)
Preferred Skills
- Strong knowledge of infection prevention principles and best practices
- Knowledge of CDC, OSHA, CMS, and accreditation requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to interpret trends and make data-driven recommendations
Pay
Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
Full-time position.