Infection Prevention & Employee Health 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

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.