Infection Control Employee Health Coordinator RN

CommonSpirit Health; Park Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Joseph's Health of Park Rapids, part of CommonSpirit Health, seeks an Infection Preventionist Employee Health RN to drive infection prevention and control initiatives across the organization.

You will develop, implement, and evaluate programs, conduct surveillance for healthcare-associated infections, and educate staff to safeguard patients and staff. Success requires BSN, 1–3 years in infection prevention or employee health, MN RN license, and CIC certification within 24 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• 1-3 years of experience in infection prevention or employee health.
• Registered Nurse license in Minnesota (RN).
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) within 24 months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Collect, review, and interpret infection surveillance data; recommend actions to reduce risk.
• Conduct outbreak investigations and management of exposure to communicable diseases.
• Develop, review, and revise infection prevention and employee health policies to meet guidelines and standards.
• Report notifiable diseases to relevant authorities as required by law.
• Coordinate follow-up on exposures and serve as a resource for all departments.

Skills

Infection prevention

Employee health

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

BSN

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Infection Preventionist Employee Health RN, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating effective infection prevention and control programs across the organization.

Every day you will conduct surveillance for healthcare-associated infections, analyze data to identify trends, and design evidence-based interventions to prevent their spread. This includes educating staff, consulting on infectious disease issues, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate expert knowledge of infectious diseases, epidemiology, and public health principles, coupled with strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities to influence positive changes in clinical practice and safeguard patient and staff well-being.

• Collects, reviews, analyzes, and interprets infection surveillance data and recommends appropriate actions to reduce risk
• Conducts outbreak investigations and activities related to exposure of patients and employees to communicable diseases
• Initiates, reviews, and revises infection prevention and employee health policies and procedures to meet current recommended guidelines and regulatory standards
• Reports notifiable diseases and infections as required by law and regulatory bodies
• Initiates follow-up on employee/patient exposures to communicable diseases and employee compliance
• Serves as a resource for all departments and staff

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• 1-3 years in infection prevention or employee health experience.
• Registered Nurse Licensed by the State of Minnesota.
• Certified in Infection Control within 24 - months of start date.

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Joseph's Health of Park Rapids, part of CommonSpirit Health, is an award-winning, 25-bed critical access hospital located in the heart of lake country. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, we offer a full range of services including 24/7/365 Emergency Department and Level IV Trauma Center, hospitalist program, testing, surgery, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and more so that you can experience better health.