Infection Prevention & QAPI Nurse

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Contract Bemidji, MN, Bemidji, MN, US

Saratoga Medical is hiring Infection Prevention & QAPI Nurses for onsite opportunities in Bemidji, Minnesota
. This is a contract opportunity at a long-term care facility serving veterans, with a possible extension.

Saratoga Medical has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Infection Prevention & QAPI Nurse to manage infection prevention and quality improvement activities.

Opening:

Infection Prevention & QAPI Nurse – 1 position

Requirements:

• 2+ years of long-term care nursing experience with infection prevention and/or quality improvement responsibilities
• Ability to pass the Minnesota DHS background study and criminal background check
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• TB screening and immunizations

Key Responsibilities:

• Run the infection prevention program
• Manage surveillance, outbreak response, and Minnesota Department of Health reporting
• Conduct hand hygiene and PPE audits
• Manage vaccination programs and antibiotic stewardship
• Coordinate QAPI committee activities
• Manage quality data, Performance Improvement Projects (PIPs), and root cause analysis

Saratoga Medical Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discharge, compensation or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, religion, color, age (over age 39), sex, national origin, or on the basis of disability if the employee can perform the essential functions of the job, with a reasonable accommodation if necessary.