Introduction

Allina Hospitals & Clinics is a not-for-profit system of hospitals, clinics and other health care services with nearly 23,000 employees, 5,000 physicians and 2,500 volunteers dedicated to meeting the lifelong health care needs of patients and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Allina is a vibrant, growing organization with opportunities to suit your professional skills and a diverse work environment to match your specific interests. We believe employees are our greatest asset and are dedicated to helping you develop and maximize your professional skills.

About The Facility

Mercy Hospital, located in Coon Rapids, Minn. serves the northern metropolitan communities with a full continuum of care and services and has been nationally recognized for its expertise and outcomes in cardiovascular care. With 2,300 employees and 239 staffed beds, Mercy provides inpatient and outpatient services to nearly 140,000 patients each year. It shares its nearly 842-physician medical staff with Unity Hospital in Fridley, Minn.


Responsibilities 
Detect, investigate and report nosocomial infections based on targeted surveillance.  Analyze data using statistical and epidemiological principles to evaluate trends and / or clusters.  Data will be benchmarked. Conclusions, actions and / or recommendations will be determined, as appropriate. Serves as a resource by providing information needed by hospital staff for managing infection control risks and implementing infection control measures.  Present formal and informal infection control education.


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Qualifications
AD, BA, BS, Current RN licensure and / or infection control certification preferred, clinical laboratory scientist certification helpful.
3 - 5 years infection control experience, clinical experience preferred, medical technology and microbiology experience helpful.


Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
40 hours per week
Days and ability to alternate carrying a pager for off hours


We have a place for you at Allina Hospitals & Clinics. If you are interested in becoming part of our award winning team of professionals, please apply online today. Allina Hospitals & Clinics is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants.

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