Infection Control and Prevention Specialist

Overview

Presbyterian Homes & Services is seeking a dedicated Infection Control and Prevention Specialist to join our clinical team.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support and guide infection prevention efforts across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and best practices.

• Status: Full-time (supporting three locations), benefits-eligible
• Schedule: No weekends
• Work Locations:
• Lake Minnetonka Shores (0.4 FTE)
• Folkestone – Wayzata (0.2 FTE)
• Flagstone – Eden Prairie (0.4 FTE)

Position Summary:

The Infection Control and Prevention Specialist is responsible for monitoring, advising, and supporting infection control practices in alignment with PHS policies and procedures. This role works collaboratively with clinical teams to promote a safe and healthy environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

Reporting Structure:
This position reports directly to the Clinical Administrator
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Folkestone 100 Promenade Avenue, Wayzata, MN 55391

Folkestone is a progressive  green  community featuring access to pedestrian walkways, shopping and dining, plazas and open space, public art and fountains — all walking distance from downtown Wayzata and Lake Minnetonka. As an employee you can take advantage of a variety of amenities such as:

• Heated underground parking for all employees
• Discounted employee meals
• Free Fitness Center access
• Heated streets and sidewalks (no snow and ice in the winter!)
• Lots of dining choices nearby
• Brand new equipment

This community offers the following care options:
Assisted Living, Assisted Living with Memory Care, Enhanced Assisted Living, Care Center/Long Term Care.

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.

• 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.

The estimated starting pay range for this role is $32.45 - $40.56 per hour. This good faith estimate is based upon PHS’s typical starting pay range for this role. Actual pay range depends upon many factors including each individual employee’s qualifications and market conditions and is subject to change.

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
• Educatio…