Avera

Midwest regional health system delivering care

Infection Control Manager & Safety Coordinator

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePipestone, MN, USA$37.81 - $60.49 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
Three years of nursing experience are required; prior infection-control and/or employee-health experience is preferred.
A Registered Nurse license in Minnesota is required.
BLS certification is required or must be obtained within one week of hire.
Must meet educational requirements per Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services standards for Infection Control.

Responsibilities

Implement and oversee the infection-control program in compliance with federal, state, and organizational guidelines.
Provide health protection, screening, and counseling to employees within nursing scope.
Support pre-employment and annual employee-health activities.
Establish and maintain policies, programs, and protocols in compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines for infection control and employee health.
Coordinate and implement all areas of safety.
Manage compliance with regulations and standards applicable to healthcare facility operations, including Minnesota OSHA and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Assist with quality-management activities, including risk management, quality assurance, safety, and other quality-related areas.

Desired Qualifications

Prior experience in infection control and/or employee health.

Location:

Pipestone, MN

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pipestone County Medical Center and Family Clinic is currently seeking to find qualified individuals to join our growing team. We are committed to providing high quality services to our southwest Minnesota community.

Position Highlights

Job Duties:

Responsible for implementation and oversight of infection control program in compliance with federal, state and organizational guidelines. Provides for health protection, screening and counseling to employees of PCMC, within nursing scope. Supports pre-employment and annual employee health activities. Establishes and maintains policies, programs and protocols in compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines for infection control and employee health. Will perform duties consistent with the coordination and implementation of all areas of safety. Responsible for compliance management of regulations and standards applicable to healthcare facility operations, including MNOSHA and Center of Medicare and Medicaid Services. Assists with the maintenance of quality management related activities which includes risk management, quality assurance, safety, and other quality related areas.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred. 3 years of nursing experience with preference to prior experience in infection control and/or employee health. Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Minnesota.BLS certified or must be obtained within 1 week of hire.Must meet educational requirements per the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) standards for Infection Control.

The pay range for this position is $37.81 - $60.49 per hour. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

We offer an excellent benefits package which includes:

Health and Dental Insurance
Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA)
Paid Time Off and Extended Sick Leave
Competitive wages
Pension Plan with Substantial Employer Contribution
Employee Wellness Program
Various Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement for Career Development
Employee Assistance Program
Continuing Education Opportunities
Employee Recognition Events
Bereavement Leave
Employer Paid Life Insurance

About the Company

Avera

Midwest regional health system delivering care

Avera Health provides integrated health care across hospitals, clinics, and support services in multiple states. Care is delivered by an interconnected network where teams coordinate prevention, treatment, and recovery for patients and communities. It combines a large multi-state network with faith-based values and a strong emphasis on non-clinical support to organize care across locations. The goal is to improve health and wellness by expanding access to quality, coordinated care and moving health forward.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $10.5M
Headquarters: Sioux Falls, SD
Founded: 1897

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