What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Prevention Specialist - Hybrid - Full Time Days position at Essentia Health?
Job Description
Essentia Health is seeking a medical professional to serve as Infection Prevention Specialist. This employee works Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, 40 hours per week. Occasional weekends on call are required. This is a hybrid position that will allow you to work from home but also will require your presence in the facility. As such, you must reside within driving distance of an Essentia Health facility. This position supports the Essentia Health infection prevention program, with a focus on skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, home care, and hospice.
Education Qualifications
We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about! Our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. We are like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541
Infection Prevention Specialist ($33.94-$50.91 based on experience):
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.
Infection Prevention Specialist II ($37.10-$55.65 based on experience):
The Infection Prevention Specialist II works collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team to ensure 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 standard and requirements of regulatory agencies (e.g., TJC, OSHA) and the goals and mission of Essentia Health. Proficient in healthcare-associated infection surveillance, data entry, and data analysis. Implements and monitors the Infection Prevention program and practices.
Employees scheduled 24 hours weekly enjoy these benefits:
Job Location: 32nd Avenue Building
Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start/End: 8:00 am/4:30 pm
Hours Per Pay Period: 80
Compensation Range: $33.94 - $50.91 / hour
FTE: 1
Weekends: Occasional (On-call)
Call Obligations: Yes
Sign On Bonus: N/A
Essentia Health is seeking a medical professional to serve as Infection Prevention Specialist. This employee works Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, 40 hours per week. Occasional weekends on call are required. This is a hybrid position that will allow you to work from home but also will require your presence in the facility. As such, you must reside within driving distance of an Essentia Health facility. This position supports the Essentia Health infection prevention program, with a focus on skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, home care, and hospice.
Education Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or another healthcare-related field.
We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about! Our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. We are like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541
Infection Prevention Specialist ($33.94-$50.91 based on experience):
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.
Infection Prevention Specialist II ($37.10-$55.65 based on experience):
The Infection Prevention Specialist II works collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team to ensure 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 standard and requirements of regulatory agencies (e.g., TJC, OSHA) and the goals and mission of Essentia Health. Proficient in healthcare-associated infection surveillance, data entry, and data analysis. Implements and monitors the Infection Prevention program and practices.
Employees scheduled 24 hours weekly enjoy these benefits:
- Health Insurance and HSA or FSA accounts
- Dental and Vision insurances
- Supplemental insurances- critical illness, accident, & hospital indemnity
- Paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance
- Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual and 7 paid holidays per year
- Paid parental leave after one year
- Adoption assistance after one year
- Bereavement & Jury Duty (all regularly scheduled employees)
- Take Charge (employee wellness program)
- Guidance Resources (free confidential counseling)
- Employee discount program
- 401(k) retirement account (traditional & Roth)
- 401(k) matching & discretionary contributions (subject to service requirements)
- IPS: CIC certification is required within 2 years of hire.
- IPS-II: current CIC certification.
- IPS: 2 years clinical experience in a patient care setting (prefer inpatient/hospital setting), medical lab, public health, infection prevention, or closely related field.
- IPS-II: 2 years of experience as an Infection Prevention Specialist or similar infection prevention role.
- EPIC experience is preferred.
Job Location: 32nd Avenue Building
Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start/End: 8:00 am/4:30 pm
Hours Per Pay Period: 80
Compensation Range: $33.94 - $50.91 / hour
FTE: 1
Weekends: Occasional (On-call)
Call Obligations: Yes
Sign On Bonus: N/A
Salary : $33 - $50