Infection Control and Prevention Specialist

Overview

Presbyterian Homes & Services is seeking an Infection Control and Prevention Specialist for our team. This is an opportunity for a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to monitor and advice on infection control measures established through organizational policy and procedures in coordination with the PHS Clinical teams. 

 

This is a Full-time benefit position that will be covering three different PHS sites. Lake Minnetonka Shores .4, Folkestone in Wayzata .2 and Flagstone in Eden Prairie .4

 

REPORTING STRUCTURE: The Infection Control and Prevention Specialist reports to the Clinical Administrator. 

 

ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY

12500 Castlemoor Dr, Eden Prairie MN 55344 Flagstone is a part of a master-planned community offering senior housing, retail/commercial businesses, and market rate apartments. Flagstone is centrally located in Eden Prairie providing easy access to retail shops and dining while still close to nature with beautiful views of Purgatory Creek. Services offered at Flagstone include independent living, assisted living, memory care, and long-term care apartment homes as well as supportive services to provide older adults choices to live well today and every day!

 

Responsibilities

The Infection Control and Prevention Specialist is responsible for implementing the infection prevention and control program and education. The Infection Control and Prevention Specialist uses clinical knowledge and specialized training to coordinate, deliver and maintain efficient and effective infection prevention and control programs and conducts infection control research and serves as a consultant to other departments to ensure compliance with evidence-based infection control standards. The Infection Control and Prevention Specialist provides clinical education to employees with the goal of providing services excellence and decreasing the risk of infectious disease transmission.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

 

Must be a licensed nurse in the state in which you practice.

2+ years of healthcare/clinical experience preferred.

Certification in Infection Prevention and Control or ability to obtain immediately after hire. 

Knowledge in the field of infectious disease and epidemiology.

Knowledge of State and Federal regulatory requirements for long-term care.

Demonstrated ability to write and implement policies and procedures. Ability to apply experience with technology and IT based instruction.

Must have or willing to obtain CPR certification.

Excellent written, interpersonal, and communication skills; adaptability, flexibility, and creativity.  Ability to communicate with a variety of people.

Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies

Demonstrates competency in teaching and applying adult education.

 

Pay Range

The estimated starting pay range for this role is $31.82 - $39.77 per hour. This good faith estimate is based upon PHS’s typical starting pay range for this role. Actual pay range depends on many factors including each individual employee’s qualifications and market conditions and is subject to change.

Benefits

Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:

• Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
• Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
• Life insurance (AD&D)
• Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
• Holiday pay and extended sick

 

Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:

• Vision insurance
• Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
• Accident & hospitalization coverage
• Education assistance programs

 

All employees:

• Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
• Same-day pay
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• College partnership educational discounts
• Access to Learn to Live Resources

About PHS

Based in St. Paul, Minnesota–Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care options and services for older adults. There are over 7,500 team members like you at PHS, serving more than 26,000 older adults through 60+ PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage® and other community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive®, the largest geriatric primary care p