Infection Preventionist

HealthPartners Park Nicollet • Saint Louis Park, MN

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About The Position

The Infection Preventionist (IP) at Park Nicollet plays a crucial role in collaborating with various teams to develop strategies aimed at reducing infection risks and enhancing patient care. This position requires a strong foundation in infection prevention competencies, including prevention, surveillance, and control, while utilizing electronic tools for data collection and analysis. The IP is expected to be self-directed, capable of planning and conducting work with minimal supervision, and will report directly or indirectly to the Director of Infection Prevention.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing or a healthcare-related field (e.g., Medical Technology).
• Two years of experience in an acute and/or ambulatory care setting; infection control experience preferred.
• Documented coursework in epidemiological principles, statistics, microbiology, adult education principles, and quality improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a related field preferred.
• National Certification in Infection Control preferred; or to become certified within three years of employment.
• Active membership in the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology; or to become a member.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership, quality, medical, and nursing staff to develop infection prevention strategies.
• Perform surveillance using electronic tools to collect and analyze infection data.
• Submit reliable data to the National Healthcare Surveillance Network (NHSN).
• Apply adult learning principles to create educational strategies and materials.
• Provide on-call coverage for staff questions regarding infection prevention.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement program
• Time away from work
• Insurance options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Onsite clinic

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree