Resident Safety is # 1 @ Benedictine!
The health of our residents is our top priority at Benedictine. As an Infection Preventionist (RN), you are crucial to providing health and safety to our residents and associates by preventing the spread of infection and controlling outbreaks. You will serve as a strong member of our team to provide the proactive and compassionate care that our residents deserve.
Responsibilities The RN maintains data and analyzes records or infection incidents and determines nursing home precautions to prevent cross-contamination.The RN works with other departments to promote and monitor infection control practices. Qualifications Current state licensure as a RN, in good standing.Has sufficient infection control knowledge base to carry out responsibilities.Membership in APIC or equivalent preferred.Infection Preventionist certification preferred.Benedictine and our Ministry partners are a non-profit senior care organization founded by the sisters of St. Scholastica that operates on four core values: Hospitality, Stewardship, Respect, and Justice. We pride ourselves on having an extraordinary team of associates, with outstanding hearts. Our focus is to provide a comforting and empowering culture for our residents and our team members, to help you grow and succeed. With opportunities available throughout the upper Midwest, we need big hearts like yours!
EEO/AA/Vet Friendly
Salary Range $89,440-$97,760 Benefits StatementA robust benefits package is available to eligible associates, designed to meet the needs of every stage of life, including paid time off (PTO), retirement, medical, dental, vision, education assistance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits. For more information visit our website at www.benedictineliving.org.
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Please note this is a dual position. Infection preventionist AND staff development.
Must be able to obtain IP certification prior to hire. The course takes about 20 hours total and it's free on the CDC website.