- Serves as a member of the Infection Prevention and Control Committee. Works closely with the Chair of the Infection Control Committee to assure the agenda is set, the box score is updated, infection prevention and control issues are identified for discussion, and reports are ready for presentation. Attends the Infection Prevention and Control Committee Meetings.
- Collects, reviews, analyzes, and submits infection-control data to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN), the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and other regulatory agencies as required and/or requested.
- Conducts surveillance and investigations through the use of current epidemiologic principles. Uses appropriate statistical analysis to describe data, calculate rates, and critically evaluate the significance of findings. Presents surveillance data to the Infection Prevention and Control Committee. Integrates surveillance findings into the infection prevention and control plan for continuous improvement of clinical practice and patient care outcomes.
- Assures regulatory requirements are met. Apprises the Infection Prevention and Control committee of upcoming changes. Keeps current on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) for worldwide, national, and local infection control issues or concerns that may impact Winona Health. Brings forward relevant public health issues to the Infection Prevention and Control Committee for discussion and implementation as determined.
- Maintains the Winona Health membership in the Association for Processionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and keeps current on trends and issues in Infection Prevention and Control.
- Maintains the organization-wide infection prevention and control plan along with the Infection Control Committee. Recommends changes based on current knowledge. Actively assures that the Infection Prevention and Control plan is communicated.
- Develops, revises, and maintains infection control policies and procedures, presents these to the Infection Prevention and Control Committee for approval, then educates and communicates policies to all departments. Recommends new or revised practices or procedures based on currently accepted, evidence based infection prevention and control strategies.
- Maintains positive, solid working relationships and open communication with the local public health agencies and MDH.
- Monitors and investigates known or suspected sources of infections in order to determine the source and contain the outbreak.
- Provides education on infection prevention and control. Serves as a resource for infection prevention, control, and health care epidemiology
- Monitors the effectiveness of infection prevention and control strategies through the use of continuous systems improvement processes, methods and tools. Coordinates the Infection prevention and control improvement activities and audits for adherence to infection control policies and procedures. Audits infection control processes for compliance; identifies gaps, and works with providers and staff to continuously improve processes.
- Uses continuous systems improvement (CSI) thinking and methods in the evaluation and improvement of processes and workflows. Attends Focus Board meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Current Minnesota License to practice as a Registered Nurse.
- Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) required within 24 months of hire date.
- Association for Practitioners in Infection Control (APIC) training course or equivalent desired.
- Minimum 2 years of recent Registered Nurse acute care experience, clinical experience in public health setting, and/or infection prevention and control/epidemiology experience preferred.
- Excellent relationship building skills and collaborative abilities required, excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Must have strong Microsoft Office (specifically in Excel) and Electronic Medical Records skills.
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Description
Infection Control-Registered Nurse
1.0 FTE, 80 Hours Per Pay Period
*Hybrid Opportunity
Shifts: Typically standard business hours, with a need for flexibility for occasional meetings/trainings, may include weekend needs.
Overview:
The Infection Control RN is responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing the organization-wide Infection Control Program, which includes all functions related to infection prevention, surveillance and control at Winona Health. Specializes in identifying, controlling and working to prevent outbreaks of infection. Collects, reviews, analyzes, and submits infection prevention and control data to various groups and regulatory agencies; implements, evaluates, and maintains the organization-wide infection prevention and control plan; develops, revises, and maintains infection control policies and procedures; provides education on infection prevention and control, and investigates suspected outbreaks of infection. Consults on infection risk assessment, prevention and control strategies. The Infection Preventionist serves as a resource for infection prevention and control for all of Winona Health Services.
Responsibilities
It is the policy of Winona Health to work with employees in an equitable fashion regarding promotions, transfers and position reclassifications.
Any employee wishing to apply for another available position at Winona Health must submit an application for consideration through the internal application portal. Employees requesting to change positions should have successfully completed at least six (6) months in their current position. Employees currently in the formal disciplinary process may be required to meet with the Director of Human Resources to determine eligibility to request transfer. The employee's past performance, experience, training and qualifications will be considered in transfer/hiring decisions. Consideration for transfer or promotion is not a guarantee of transfer or promotion. Employees may be given a chance to interview for a position when they meet the minimum position qualifications.
Disclaimer:
Winona Health is an equal opportunity employer. Winona Health does not refuse to hire, discharge, or discriminate against a person with respect to tenure, compensation, terms, upgrading, conditions, facilities, or privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state, or federal law. Winona Health does not tolerate retaliation against any employee, patient/resident, physician, or other individuals pursuing concerns regarding Civil Rights issues. Winona Health adheres to ALL pertinent governmental policies and legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
