What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Preventionist - Registered Nurse position at Saint Therese?
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Saint Therese at Oxbow Lake is looking for full-time Infection Preventionist (RN) to join our dedicated team! For over 15 years, Saint Therese at Oxbow Lake has ensured seniors have every opportunity to enjoy a rewarding lifestyle. With 142 independent living, assisted living, memory care apartments and 64 long-term and transitional care suites, our Brooklyn Park campus is a vibrant, established community where it's easy to establish positive connections. This position will be scheduled to work day hours Monday , Wednesday, and Friday (48 hours per pay period).
The Infection Preventionist Is Responsible For
Evaluating the quality of resident care and resident outcome as they relate to healthcare associated infections; collects prepares and analyzes HAI infection and surveillance data; presents infection data and makes recommendations for actions. The Infection Preventionist also monitor employee compliance in use of PPE and use of transmission precautions barriers and infection prevention measures; prepare and presents educational offerings for the staff and services as recourse to all departments and personnel.
Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of long-term care experience is required. Previous education, training, experience, or certification in infection control and prevention is required.
Special Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Saint Therese is a faith-based, nonprofit company with 60 years of experience caring for those in need. We have a long and storied history of prioritizing the needs of both our residents and staff in order to allow them to live well. We take pride our person-centered approach of warmth and community in the continuum of care by embracing our values: Welcoming, Heartfelt Purpose, Do the Right Thing, Respect, Collaboration, Stewardship, and Fun.
We have four senior communities in Minnesota including Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Shoreview, and Woodbury; a campus in Monroe, Michigan, and two location is Ohio: St. Mary of the Woods and Saint Therese Westlake. All communities are rich with thoughtful amenities and support. Our compassionate services also reach seniors living in the broader Twin Cities area through home care, outpatient therapies and wellness programs.
Salary Range: $47,360 - $64,000/annually depending on experience.
Saint Therese is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Saint Therese at Oxbow Lake is looking for full-time Infection Preventionist (RN) to join our dedicated team! For over 15 years, Saint Therese at Oxbow Lake has ensured seniors have every opportunity to enjoy a rewarding lifestyle. With 142 independent living, assisted living, memory care apartments and 64 long-term and transitional care suites, our Brooklyn Park campus is a vibrant, established community where it's easy to establish positive connections. This position will be scheduled to work day hours Monday , Wednesday, and Friday (48 hours per pay period).
The Infection Preventionist Is Responsible For
Evaluating the quality of resident care and resident outcome as they relate to healthcare associated infections; collects prepares and analyzes HAI infection and surveillance data; presents infection data and makes recommendations for actions. The Infection Preventionist also monitor employee compliance in use of PPE and use of transmission precautions barriers and infection prevention measures; prepare and presents educational offerings for the staff and services as recourse to all departments and personnel.
Qualifications
- Leadership and communication skills
- Maintain documentation of training offered and regulatory records/CEU’s/Clock hours
Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of long-term care experience is required. Previous education, training, experience, or certification in infection control and prevention is required.
Special Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Infection Control Management
- Risk Management
- Analytical
- Problem solving
- Collaboration
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to implement evidence-based guidelines
- Conflict resolution
- Program and project management
- Expertise in data collection and analysis, report writing, and data presentation
- Familiar with Point Click Care
- Competitive wages with credit for experience
- Healthcare, dental, and vision for staff scheduled 60 hours/pay period
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account options
- Employer paid Basic Life Insurance for staff scheduled 60 hours/pay period
- Generous vacation plan, earned sick time, and paid disability leave
- 403b with company match
- Tuition Discount Opportunities and Scholarships
- Employee Discount Program
- Pet Insurance
- Same Day Pay with UKG Wallet
- Opportunities for growth and career advancement
Saint Therese is a faith-based, nonprofit company with 60 years of experience caring for those in need. We have a long and storied history of prioritizing the needs of both our residents and staff in order to allow them to live well. We take pride our person-centered approach of warmth and community in the continuum of care by embracing our values: Welcoming, Heartfelt Purpose, Do the Right Thing, Respect, Collaboration, Stewardship, and Fun.
We have four senior communities in Minnesota including Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Shoreview, and Woodbury; a campus in Monroe, Michigan, and two location is Ohio: St. Mary of the Woods and Saint Therese Westlake. All communities are rich with thoughtful amenities and support. Our compassionate services also reach seniors living in the broader Twin Cities area through home care, outpatient therapies and wellness programs.
Salary Range: $47,360 - $64,000/annually depending on experience.
Saint Therese is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Salary : $47,360 - $64,000