Infection Preventionist/Quality Assurance Nurse - Charter House - RN

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

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About The Position

Guided by practice, education, and research, senior residents at Charter House are provided the best care experience focused on total wellness. We are looking for a dedicated professional to join our team as Infection Preventionist/Quality Assurance (IPQA) Nurse. As IPQA Nurse, you will be collaborating with leadership to develop and implement the Infection Prevention and Control and Quality Improvement programs.

Requirements

• Graduate of a baccalaureate Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited nursing program.
• Current Minnesota Registered Nurse License.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification from one of the following providers: American Heart Association, Red Cross, or Military Training Network.
• At least 1 year of RN experience in an applicable care setting within the last five years if graduated from a non-accredited nursing program.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of three years clinical experience in healthcare.
• Experience with infection prevention and quality assurance.
• CIC, certification in infection prevention and control and health etiology.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong problem solving skills with the ability to collect, analyze and prioritize information.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships throughout the organization.
• Computer literacy with strong knowledge of software applications.
• Experience in training or teaching others.
• Strong project leadership, organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral form.

Responsibilities

• Reducing the risk of infection transmission.
• Serving as a leader, educator, and consultant in infection prevention and quality assurance best practices.
• Monitoring and managing quality measures and indicators.
• Planning and evaluating educational and clinical training programs.
• Developing policies for risk management systems to protect residents, visitors, and employees.
• Incorporating computer hardware, appropriate software utilization, and critical thinking into daily job functions.
• Setting priorities, managing workload, and meeting deadlines.
• Communicating effectively and building partnerships with a wide variety of healthcare workers.
• Effectively leading teams, committees, and workgroups.
• Working flexible hours, primarily days, but could require occasional evening, night, or weekend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree