Nurse Educator and Infection Preventionist

Working Title: Nurse Educator and Infection PreventionistJob Class: Registered Nurse PrincipalAgency: Human Services Dept

Job ID : 82208

Location : Statewide

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 11/28/2024

Closing Date : 12/12/2024

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS St Peter Region MNA

Division/Unit : MSOP Clinical/Medical / MSOP ML Health Services

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $44.18 - $62.91 / hourly; $92,247 - $131,356 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 205 - MN Nurses Association/MNA

Anticipated Start Date : 01/15/2024

FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment.The work you'll do is more than just a job.At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.This position requires travel between the two MSOP campuses in Moose Lake and St. Peter, Minnesota. The primary work location will either be Moose Lake or St. Peter depending upon the candidate's location.Serving as a consultant and a collaborator with other treatment disciplines, the Registered Nurse Educator and Infection Preventionist will provide leadership within the Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) health services by coordinating nursing orientation, developing and validating competencies, critically looking at nursing practice and serving as a role model for excellent nursing care.Primary Responsibilities:

Provides highly specialized work to ensure timely and appropriate management of infection control issues

Institutes measures in responses to emergent infection control issues

Development and oversight of facility infection control programs that are specific to individual facilities and the populations they serve

Developing risk reduction measures to prevent the transmission of infections between clients, visitors, and staff of the programs served

Develops and oversees infection control training and training material for the education of staff in important infection control topics and routine infection control practices to prevent transmission of infectious diseases and ensure a sanitary environment

Assures that infection control programs, and their implementation, adhere to infection control practice standards, including those identified in Minnesota Statute, MN Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MNOSHA), MN Department of Health (MDH), Center for Disease Control (CDC), and any other regulatory authorities providing oversight and input to programs

Minimum QualificationsAssociate of Nursing Degree ORBachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in nursing or ability to obtain within 6 monthsANDCertification in Infection Prevention and Control or ability to obtain within 2 yearsPreferred Qualifications

Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures

Additional RequirementsTo facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMinnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.