Preventionist, Infection Intermediate

HealthPartners•Hutchinson, MN

15h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an Infection Preventionist (IP) at Hutchinson Health & HealthPartners. The IP is a professional with demonstrated experience and increasing responsibilities in infection prevention and control. 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. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys collaboration, critical thinking, and continuous learning—while influencing meaningful change across the organization. Be part of a team where infection prevention is everyone’s priority—and your expertise drives safer care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, clinical laboratory science, microbiology, public health, or a related field, 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 professional license (e.g., Registered Nurse) or other applicable healthcare license, certification, or registration consistent with professional background.
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.