Infection Prevention Specialist - Hybrid - Full Time Days

Building Location:

32nd Avenue Building

Department:

1008180 INFECTION PREVENTION - EH SS

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:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or another healthcare-related field.

About Essentia Health:

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)

All employees, including casual, enjoy these benefits:

• 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)

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• 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.

FTE:

1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Hybrid

Shift Rotation:

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

8:00 am

Shift End Time:

4:30 pm

Weekends:

Occasional (On-call)

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

Yes

Union:

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range:

$33.94 - $50.91

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.