Infection Preventionist

$5,000 Sign on Bonus

Be part of the Saint Therese difference We are seeking a part-time Infection Preventionist (LPN/RN) to serve seniors with compassionate, supportive care at one of Minnesota's leading nonprofit senior housing and service providers. This position will be scheduled to work 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for a total of 40 hours per pay period Monday through Friday, weekends as needed.

Benefits

Saint Therese is proud to provide our team members with an impressive benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance, generous paid time off, scholarship opportunities and other outstanding programs.

The Saint Therese Difference

For over 50 years, the Saint Therese philosophy of care has been guided by the spirit of hospitality and our commitment to deliver the very best in person-centered care. This philosophy extends to our employees, our most important asset. With excellent benefits, ongoing education and career opportunities, Saint Therese is an exceptional place to work and grow.

Location Information

Saint Therese offers a continuum of care and services available in a person's own home or in one of our four Twin Cities communities: New Hope, Brooklyn Park, Shoreview, and Woodbury.

Since 2016, Saint Therese of Woodbury is our youngest community. Social vibrancy, distinctive living spaces and a continuum of care blend to create a unique senior living experience. We offer 216 independent, assisted living and memory care apartments; 56 skilled and transitional care suites.

Responsibilities

Responsible for evaluating the quality of resident care and resident outcome as they relate to healthcare associated infections; collects prepares and analyzes HAI infection and surveillance data; presents infection data and makes recommendations for actions. The Infection Preventionist also monitor employee compliance in use of PPE and use of transmission precautions barriers and infection prevention measures; prepare and presents educational offerings for the staff and services as recourse to all departments and personnel.

Qualifications

Education: A degree in nursing is required. Specialized training in Infection Control (i.e.: CIC preferred) or training obtained attainment within 1 month after employment will be required.

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of long-term care experience preferred.

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Infection Control Management
* Risk Management
* Analytical
* Problem solving
* Collaboration
* Strong oral and written communication skills
* Ability to implement evidence-based guidelines
* Conflict resolution
* Program and project management
* Expertise in data collection and analysis, report writing, and data presentation
* Familiar with Point Click Care
* Leadership and communication skills
* Maintain documentation of training offered and regulatory records/CEU's/Clock hours

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, Disabled.

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