About this role
St. Gertrude’s Registered Nurse Infection Preventionist will join a team of care professionals in a post-acute environment. This RN will be responsible for our 105 skilled nursing facilities.
Responsibilities will include:
Provide surveillance, investigate and monitor to prevent the onset and spread of infection
Monitor to prevent onset of infection
Control outbreak
Develop, implement and maintain data and analysis records of infections and incidents
Determine nursing home precautions to prevent cross-contamination
Ensure linen storage and handling procedures are followed
Ensure compliance to federal, state, BHS and facility standards
Qualifications
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse
• Possess skills in leadership and communication
• Has sufficient infection control knowledge base to carry our responsibilities
• Must be able to manage excel files and create graphs and other data presentation
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English
Qualifications Preferred
Membership in APIC or equivalent
Certification as an Infection Preventionist
Cognitive or Mental Requirements of the Job
Is required to monitor, gather, organize and interpret infection control data implementing changes as needed for prevention and control of infectious diseases. This position must be able to interface with all staff to assist with infection control practices relating to specific departments. Must be able to work independently, multi-task and work as a group member as required. Must be able to develop educational materials and provide presentation to all levels of staff and management.
The Organization
the Benedictine Health System is one of the largest Catholic senior care organizations in the country with 35 senior care communities in five states. St. Gertrude’s Health & Rehabilitation Center is conveniently located in Shakopee, one of the fastest growing communities in the metro area. St. Gertrude’s has 105 post-acute beds and 40 assisted living apartments and physically connected to St. Francis Regional Medical Center.
Mission Our mission is to witness to God’s love by providing compassionate, quality care with special concern for the underserved and those in need.
Core Values
Hospitality
Stewardship
Respect
Justice
Join our Team Join our compassionate, values orientated team please use the online application process. Salary will coordinate with the wage scale and /or qualifications of the person selected. St. Gertrude’s provides benefits for employees working 60 + hours per pay period, may include health, dental, eye and 401k with match. This is a 30 hour week position Monday - Friday
EOE/AA
For more information or to apply on line www.stgertrudesshakopee.org