Infection Preventionist

Department: 16002270 Safety and Quality Infection Prevention
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Hours: 40
Contract: Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation: None
Job Profile Summary: Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Job Description:

Develops and implements programs in support of the reduction and/or elimination of hospital-acquired incidents of infection. Investigates and makes recommendations. Ensures hospital and facility compliance with infection prevention regulatory standards. May assist and coach Infection Preventionist Associates.

Principle Responsibilities

• Develops and implements programs.
  • Develops and reviews policies and procedures.
  • Audits practices to assure compliance with policy and regulatory requirements.
  • Identifies and implements infection prevention and control strategies.
  • Serves as infection prevention content expert during internal accreditation reviews.
  • Directs investigation of epidemiologically significant organisms and makes recommendations for prevention.
  • Participates and consults with teams and committees.
• Designs surveillance and leads investigations.
  • Collects and complies data.
  • Performs electronic surveillance, applies data mining principles and integrates findings for reporting.
  • Validates conducted National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) surveillance.
  • Reviews cases as requested by team members.
  • Conducts investigations to include basic cluster, epidemic and outbreaks, makes recommendations for mitigation and control strategies.
  • Investigates hospital acquired infections, facilitates appropriate analysis and makes corrective action recommendations.
• Educates and coaches.
  • Assists and coaches Infection Preventionist Associate(s).
  • Instructs patients, families and other visitors on infection prevention.
  • Assesses needs, develops measurable goals and prepares educational offerings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Health Care related field
• 2 to 5 years experience in Infection Prevention and Bachelor's degree or
• 2 to 5 years experience in Infection Prevention and Master's degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing, Epidemiology, or Health Care related field
• 2 to 5 years experience in epidemiology principles, statistics, microbiology, adult education and quality improvement principles coursework

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensure or certification, if applicable to degree required
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) preferred

Physical Demands

• Light Work:
• Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently

Additional Job Description:

• Full time position
• 8-hour, day shifts
• No weekend rotation
• There is some paid on-call time associated with this position - approximately three times per year

Pay Range:

Pay Range: $40.37 to $55.85 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary:

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) - voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.