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.
Salary : $ 30.89 $ 38.61 / hour based on experience
ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY 12500 Castlemoor Drive, 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.