Infection Preventionist (RN)

Infection Preventionist (RN)

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday | Days - 8 hours per shift

Pay Range: $38.87 - 52.75 per hour, depending on experience

Benefits: Competitive wages, healthcare, dental, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, scholarships, PSLF Eligible Employer, and more.

The Difference You’ll Make

Help keep our residents, staff, and community safe! We're seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to lead our Infection Prevention & Control Program. In this role, you'll monitor infection trends, drive prevention strategies, educate staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote best practices that improve resident outcomes.

-Lead and coordinate the facility's Infection Prevention & Control Program.

-Track, analyze, and report healthcare-associated infection (HAI) data.

-Conduct investigations, root cause analyses, and develop action plans.

-Oversee infection prevention policies, procedures, and antibiotic stewardship efforts.

-Monitor compliance with PPE, isolation precautions, and other infection control protocols.

-Educate and train staff on infection prevention best practices.

-Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.

-Serve as a trusted resource for infection prevention across the organization.

Qualifications

-Current Minnesota RN license in good standing.

-Training, certification, or experience in Infection Prevention and Control.

-Experience with infection control management and risk management.

-Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

-Ability to interpret data and implement evidence-based practices.

Preferred

-CIC® certification (or willingness to obtain).

-2+ years of long-term care experience.

-Experience with PointClickCare.