1. Develop, implement, and evaluate infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
2. Conduct surveillance and investigations to identify and manage infectious disease outbreaks.
3. Collaborate with healthcare teams to educate staff on infection prevention and control practices.
4. Provide guidance on proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and infection control measures.
5. Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement in infection prevention and control.

Job Summary:
Charter House's mission is to provide the best care through practice, education, and research. The Infection Preventionist/Quality Assurance (IP/QA) nurse collaborates with leadership to develop and implement the Infection Prevention and Control and Quality Improvement programs.

Job Responsibilities:
• The IP/QA nurse is responsible for activities to reduce the risk of infection transmission and serves as a leader, educator, and consultant in infection prevention and quality assurance best practices.
• The IP/QA nurse is responsible for monitoring and managing quality measures and indicators, planning and evaluating educational and clinical training programs, and developing policies for risk management systems to protect residents, visitors, and employees.
• Computer hardware, appropriate software utilization, and critical thinking must be incorporated into daily job functions.
• A successful IP/QA will be able to work both autonomously and as a team member; demonstrate basic knowledge and advance their education, knowledge, and skills; keep current with best practices through evidence-based research, regulations, consensus, and guidelines; set priorities, manage workload, and meet deadlines; communicate effectively and build partnerships with a wide variety of healthcare workers; and effectively lead teams, committees, and workgroups.
• Works flexible hours, which primarily are days, but may require an occasional evening, night, or weekend.
• This role is eligible for TN sponsorship.
• Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Skills: Required Skills & Experience:
• Experience in training or teaching others.
• The IP/QA nurse must be able to work independently.
• Strong problem solving skills with the ability to collect, analyze, and prioritize information to use in developing and implementing infection prevention and quality improvement programs.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships throughout the organization.
• Demonstrated computer literacy with strong knowledge of software applications.
• Strong project leadership, organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral formats.

Preferred Skills & Experience:
• Minimum of Three (3) years of clinical experience in healthcare.
• Experience with infection prevention and quality assurance.

Education: Required Education:
• Graduate of a baccalaureate Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited nursing program.
OR
• Graduate of a baccalaureate Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited nursing program.
• If graduated from a nursing program that was not accredited by ACEN or CCNE, at least one (1) year of RN experience (within the last five (5) years) in an applicable care setting is required.
• Graduate of an accredited baccalaureate nursing program with successful experience as a Registered Nurse and at least one (1) year of RN experience in long term care.

Preferred Education:
• Master s degree in nursing, public health.

Required Certifications & Licensure:
• MN Registered Nurse license.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification (American Heart Association),(Red Cross) or (Military Training Network).
• Willingness to complete a basic infection prevention and control training course within the first six months of entering the role.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) will be required within Three (3) years from hire if not previously certified.
• Expected to maintain CIC once achieved.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
• CIC, Certification in Infection Prevention and Control and Health Etiology.
• Current board certification in Infection Control.