Infection Preventionist, Intermediate

HealthPartners • Saint Louis, MN

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About The Position

Park Nicollet is looking to hire an Infection Preventionist to join our team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day. The Infection Preventionist (IP) is a professional with demonstrated experience and increasing responsibilities in infection prevention and control. In this role, the IP applies foundational knowledge and growing expertise to guide practice while advancing skills in more complex concepts. The IP is responsible for implementing strategies to reduce the risk of infection transmission among patients, visitors, and colleagues by working collaboratively with leadership, nursing, medical, and ancillary staff to achieve optimal outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, clinical laboratory science, microbiology, public health, or a related field, OR Or associate's degree in nursing, clinical laboratory science, microbiology, public health, or a related field, AND certification from the Certification Board of Infection Control & Epidemiology (CBIC) may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
• Current Minnesota or Wisconsin professional license (e.g., Registered Nurse) or other applicable healthcare license, certification, or registration consistent with professional background.
• National certification in infection prevention and control (e.g., CIC) from the Certification Board of Infection Control & Epidemiology (CBIC) within 3 years of hire.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective collaboration skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive data and information.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate and apply evidence-based guidelines to practice.
• Conflict management and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, interpretation, report writing, and presentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Foundational knowledge of microbiology, epidemiology, infection prevention and control principles, and infectious disease transmission (preferred).

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of experience in acute care, ambulatory care, clinical laboratory science, microbiology, or public health.
• Prior experience in infection prevention and control.
• Master’s degree in nursing, clinical laboratory science, microbiology, public health, or a related field.
• Current certification in infection prevention and control from the Certification Board of Infection Control & Epidemiology (CBIC).
• Experience with CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) for surveillance, data management, analysis, and reporting (preferred).
• Experience using Epic and the Bugsy Infection Control module (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coordinating designated components of the infection prevention and control program.
• Conducting surveillance for infections using standardized protocols.
• Managing, analyzing, and interpreting critical infection-related data.
• Providing consultation and guidance on infection prevention practices.
• Leading projects or representing infection prevention on committees, work groups, and performance improvement teams.
• Conducting exposure investigations and recommending appropriate actions.
• Researching evidence, applying critical thinking, and supporting data-driven decision-making.
• Developing and delivering infection prevention-related education and training

Benefits

• Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees