Job Description:
Works collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team to assure the safety of patients, personnel, visitors, and the community. Responsibilities include compiling, analyzing, and disseminating infection prevention data, reviewing and recommending changes in practice when indicated, and providing education consistent with best practice standards and requirements of regulatory agencies, e.g., TJC, OSHA, and the goals and mission of Essentia.
Education Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in nursing or other healthcare related field required.
CIC certification is required within 2 years of hire.
Work Experience:Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in a patient care setting (prefer inpatient/hospital setting), medical lab, public health, infection prevention, or closely related field.
Be a part of a Healthcare organization that invests in you and your career. We are activity reviewing application for our Infection Prevention Specialist position.
Apply now and help us continue to raise the bar in patient care!
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
Our Benefits are exceptional and Include:
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program
Paid Personal Leave
401k (with Essentia Health annual match)
Life and Disability Insurance options
Adoption Assistance
Employee wellness program
Medical & Dental insurance options
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FTE
1
Shift Rotation
Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
8:00 AM
Shift End Time
4:30 PM
Weekends
Occasional call on weekends
Call Obligation
Yes
Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.
Essentia Health EEO:
Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Essentia
It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.
