Infection Prevention & Workforce Safety Coordinator (RN)

Shodair Children's Hospital Helena, MT 59604, US

Description

Shodair Children’s Hospital is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Infection Prevention & Workforce Safety Coordinator (RN) to lead and support infection prevention, employee health, and workforce safety initiatives across our organization.

This position plays a critical role in protecting the health and safety of patients, staff, and visitors by coordinating Shodair’s Infection Prevention and Control Program, Employee Health Program, and workforce safety efforts. The Coordinator partners closely with Quality, Risk, Human Resources, leadership, and clinical teams to ensure regulatory compliance, support employee health services, and drive safety-focused performance improvement initiatives.

This role reports to the Manager of Quality & Risk and works in close partnership with the Human Resources department.

Key Responsibilities

Infection Prevention & Control

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

Employee Health & Workforce Safety

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
Assist with 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

Join us in creating a safer, healthier environment for our patients and staff.

Requirements

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

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