Infection Preventionist

Regions Hospital & RHSC•Saint Paul, MN

52d•$82,638 - $123,947•Hybrid

About The Position

Regions Hospital has a great opportunity for an Infection Preventionist to join an established team working across the whole of the HealthPartners care group. This role carries out activities to reduce the risk of infection transmission to patients, visitors, and healthcare workers. By working with leadership, nursing, medical, and ancillary staff to coordinate the infection prevention and control program, the Infection Preventionist is responsible for: Conducting surveillance for infections by utilizing standard protocols Managing and analyzing critical data and information Providing guidance and consultation on infection prevention and control practices Leading projects or serving as the infection prevention representative on workgroups and performance improvement teams Developing and providing infection prevention-related education Consolidating research and evidence to support decision making on practice recommendations. Supporting regulatory, accreditation, and certification compliance. This role is ideal for someone with demonstrated interest in infection prevention through coursework, education, or experience. You will: Work alongside a talented, supportive, and collaborative team. Have the opportunity to work with Infection Prevention professionals across HealthPartners. Enjoy a dynamic role with a wide variety of responsibilities. Benefit from a flexible schedule, including hybrid work options. Receive financial support for successful professional certification. Receive Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) membership with valuable educational and networking opportunities. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, day shift (core hours are 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.), with after hours coverage rotation. Primarily onsite, but flexible to include occasional remote work (in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, or South Dakota only), depending on business needs. This role will travel occasionally to round in an offsite clinic. Additional Information: This is a non-union 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period) day shift position working in Saint Paul, MN. The salary range for this position is $82,638.40-$123,947.20 annually, based on experience and internal equity. This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and eligible for benefits. Our benefits include medical and dental insurance (which begin on the first day of the month following start), 401k with match, disability insurance, fertility benefits, tuition reimbursement, educational reimbursement toward continuing education, and we are a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. We offer an onsite employee fitness center and an onsite employee clinic to make it more convenient for our staff to get the care they need, and have a Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency. Regions is also proud to be a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company. At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work. We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world. At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change. Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care. Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, clinical laboratory science, microbiology, public health, environmental health, or a related field.
Current Minnesota professional license as applicable (e.g., Registered Nurse) to professional background or education.
Certified in Infection Control (CIC) certification required within three years of hire (department-paid).

Nice To Haves

Registered nurse (RN) strongly preferred; however, candidates with relevant non-RN clinical backgrounds (e.g., acute care, ambulatory care, clinical laboratory, or public health) will be considered.
A minimum of two years of relevant clinical and/or infection prevention experience in acute care, ambulatory care, clinical laboratory, or public health settings.
Experience with surgical services and sterile processing department procedures.
Experience working in an infection prevention and control program or working knowledge of infection prevention and control principles.
Experience conducting surveillance and data analysis for surgical site infections.
Current Certified in Infection Control (CIC) certification.

Responsibilities

Conducting surveillance for infections by utilizing standard protocols
Managing and analyzing critical data and information
Providing guidance and consultation on infection prevention and control practices
Leading projects or serving as the infection prevention representative on workgroups and performance improvement teams
Developing and providing infection prevention-related education
Consolidating research and evidence to support decision making on practice recommendations.
Supporting regulatory, accreditation, and certification compliance.

Benefits

medical and dental insurance (which begin on the first day of the month following start)
401k with match
disability insurance
fertility benefits
tuition reimbursement
educational reimbursement toward continuing education
qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
onsite employee fitness center
onsite employee clinic
Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency