Duluth, Minnesota, United States · On-site
$37/hr–$55/hr
Building Location:Building B - St Marys Medical Center Department:1008180 INFECTION PREVENTION - EH SS Job Description:Essentia Health is seeking a medical professional to serve as Infection Prevention Specialist at St. …
Skills: Infection Prevention, Healthcare-associated Infection Surveillance, Data Entry, Data Analysis, Regulatory Compliance
Deer River, Minnesota, United States · On-site
$28/hr–$42/hr
Building Location:East Range Hospice Department:2874010 HOSPICE - EAST RANGE Job Description:Provides social work services and discharge planning to patients and families in the healthcare setting to meet individual heal…
Skills: Social Work, Discharge Planning, Crisis Intervention, Psychosocial Assessment, Patient Care
Duluth, Minnesota, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$22/hr
Building Location:Building B - St Marys Medical Center Department:2003960 SMMC 17-MED SURG CARDIOLOGY - SMMC HOSP Job Description:Become part of Essentia’s accomplished team in Duluth, Minnesota on the beautiful shores o…
Skills: Direct Patient Care, Vital Signs Monitoring, Patient Transfer, Personal Hygiene Care, Recordkeeping
Virginia, Minnesota, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$23/hr
Building Location:Essentia Virginia Hospital Department:2084130 FLOAT POOL - MED SURG - VIR HOSP Job Description:Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a …
Skills: Patient Care, Compassionate Care, Basic Life Support, Clinical Rotations, Nursing Assistant Skills
Virginia, Minnesota, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$23/hr
Building Location:Essentia Virginia Hospital Department:2084130 FLOAT POOL - MED SURG - VIR HOSP Job Description:Responsible for providing direct care to patients and serving the needs of patients in a manner conducive t…
Skills: Patient Care, Personal Hygiene Care, Vital Signs Monitoring, Patient Transfer, Recordkeeping
Virginia, Minnesota, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$23/hr
Building Location:Essentia Virginia Hospital Department:2084130 FLOAT POOL - MED SURG - VIR HOSP Job Description:Responsible for providing direct care to patients and serving the needs of patients in a manner conducive t…
Skills: Direct Patient Care, Personal Hygiene Care, Vital Signs Monitoring, Patient Transferring, Recordkeeping
Virginia, Minnesota, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$23/hr
Building Location:Essentia Virginia Hospital Department:2084130 FLOAT POOL - MED SURG - VIR HOSP Job Description:Responsible for providing direct care to patients and serving the needs of patients in a manner conducive t…
Skills: Patient Care, Vital Signs Monitoring, Personal Hygiene Care, Patient Transfer, Recordkeeping
Virginia, Minnesota, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$23/hr
Building Location:Essentia Virginia Hospital Department:2084130 FLOAT POOL - MED SURG - VIR HOSP Job Description:Responsible for providing direct care to patients and serving the needs of patients in a manner conducive t…
Skills: Patient Care, Vital Signs Monitoring, Personal Hygiene Care, Patient Transfer, Recordkeeping
Duluth, Minnesota, United States · On-site
$28/hr–$41/hr
Building Location:Building D - Miller Dwan Medical Center - EH Duluth Department:2043400 SURGERY - SMDC HOSP Job Description:Essentia Health is seeking a surgical technologist to serve in the operating room at Miller Dwa…
Skills: Surgical Technology, Operating Room Procedures, Instrumentation Management, Equipment Handling, Patient Care
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States · On-site
Building Location:Brainerd Clinic Department:4001660 MEDICATION THERAPY MGMT - SJMC Job Description:In collaboration with the patient and the patients' health care team, the pharmacist clinician works to optimize the pat…
Skills: Medication Therapy Management, Clinical Pharmacy, Patient Care, Drug Therapy Optimization, Ambulatory Care
Virginia, Minnesota, United States · Hybrid
$23/hr–$34/hr
Building Location:East Range Hospice Department:2874010 HOSPICE - EAST RANGE Job Description:Responsible to provide a program of supportive services to help meet patient/family emotional needs regarding issues of loss an…
Skills: Bereavement Coordination, Grief Counseling, Patient Support, Family Support, Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Fargo, North Dakota, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$26/hr
Building Location:32nd Avenue Building Department:3013080 ICU - 32ND HOSP Job Description:Responsible for providing direct care to patients and serving the needs of patients in a manner conducive to their safety and comf…
Skills: Patient Care, Vital Signs Monitoring, Personal Hygiene Care, Patient Transfer, Recordkeeping
Fargo, North Dakota, United States · Hybrid
$75k–$112k/yr
Building Location:32nd Avenue Building Department:3015320 CASE MGMT-SOCIAL SERVICES - 32ND HOSP Job Description:Responsible for organizing and providing care to patients through the process of assessment, planning, inter…
Skills: Case Management, Patient Assessment, Care Planning, Intervention, Evaluation
Fargo, North Dakota, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$26/hr
Building Location:32nd Avenue Building Department:3013080 ICU - 32ND HOSP Job Description:This position plans, organizes, and implements the non-nursing functions of assigned unit(s) to facilitate workflow, enhance unit …
Skills: Clerical Duties, Reception, Supply Requisitioning, Scheduling, Telemetry Monitoring
Duluth, Minnesota, United States · On-site
$43/hr–$66/hr
Building Location:Building B - St Marys Medical Center Department:2003900 SMMC 9-CRITICAL CARE - SMMC HOSP Job Description:Responsible for organizing and providing nursing care to patients through the process of assessme…
Skills: Critical Care Nursing, Neurotrauma Care, Acute Stroke Care, Burn Care, Patient Assessment
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States · On-site
Building Location:St Josephs Medical Center Department:4006640 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - SJMC Job Description:Under direct supervision, position is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and quality within the healthcare…
Skills: Cleaning, Sanitization, Inventory Management, Linen Management, Stocking
Duluth, Minnesota, United States · On-site
$43/hr–$66/hr
Building Location:Building B - St Marys Medical Center Department:2003900 SMMC 9-CRITICAL CARE - SMMC HOSP Job Description:Responsible for organizing and providing nursing care to patients through the process of assessme…
Skills: Critical Care Nursing, Neurotrauma Care, Acute Stroke Care, Burn Care, Patient Assessment
Duluth, Minnesota, United States · On-site
$43/hr–$64/hr
Building Location:Building B - St Marys Medical Center Department:2003930 SMMC 12-MED SURG NEURO TRAUMA - SMMC HOSP Job Description:The acute care supervisor will perform responsibilities under the direction of accountab…
Skills: Nursing Leadership, Acute Care, Staffing Management, Resource Allocation, Patient Care Delivery
Park Rapids, Minnesota, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$26/hr
Building Location:Park Rapids Clinic Department:3252010 GENERAL LAB - PRK Job Description:The Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for performing tasks to support pre-analytical and post-analytical functions withi…
Skills: Venipuncture, Capillary Skin Puncture, Specimen Processing, Waived Lab Testing, Medical Terminology
Park Rapids, Minnesota, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$26/hr
Building Location:Park Rapids Clinic Department:3252010 GENERAL LAB - PRK Job Description:The Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for performing tasks to support pre-analytical and post-analytical functions withi…
Skills: Venipuncture, Capillary Skin Puncture, Specimen Processing, Waived Lab Testing, Medical Terminology
Duluth, Minnesota, United States • On-site
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Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors through infection prevention. Responsibilities include analyzing infection data, recommending practice changes, and providing education based on regulatory standards.
Requires a bachelor's degree in nursing or a healthcare-related field and at least 2 years of clinical or infection prevention experience. CIC certification is required for IPS-II or must be obtained within 2 years for IPS.
Bachelor's degree in nursing or another healthcare-related field.
We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about! Our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. We are like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541
Works collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team to assure the safety of patients, personnel, visitors, and the community. Responsibilities include compiling, analyzing, and disseminating infection prevention data, reviewing and recommending changes in practice when indicated, and providing education consistent with best practice standards and requirements of regulatory agencies, e.g., TJC, OSHA, and the goals and mission of Essentia.
The Infection Prevention Specialist II works collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team to ensure the safety of patients, personnel, visitors, and the community. Responsibilities include compiling, analyzing, and disseminating infection prevention data, reviewing and recommending changes in practice when indicated, and providing education consistent with best practice standard and requirements of regulatory agencies (e.g., TJC, OSHA) and the goals and mission of Essentia Health. Proficient in healthcare-associated infection surveillance, data entry, and data analysis. Implements and monitors the Infection Prevention program and practices.
Health Insurance and HSA or FSA accounts
Dental and Vision insurances
Supplemental insurances- critical illness, accident, & hospital indemnity
Paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance
Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
PTO accrual and 7 paid holidays per year
Paid parental leave after one year
Adoption assistance after one year
Bereavement & Jury Duty (all regularly scheduled employees)
Take Charge (employee wellness program)
Guidance Resources (free confidential counseling)
Employee discount program
401(k) retirement account (traditional & Roth)
401(k) matching & discretionary contributions (subject to service requirements)
IPS: CIC certification is required within 2 years of hire.
IPS-II: current CIC certification.
IPS: 2 years clinical experience in a patient care setting (prefer inpatient/hospital setting), medical lab, public health, infection prevention, or closely related field.
IPS-II: 2 years of experience as an Infection Prevention Specialist or similar infection prevention role.
EPIC experience is preferred.
Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, six ambulance services, 24 retail pharmacies, and one research institute.
Offices: 502 East 2nd St., Duluth, MN 55805, US · 523 Third Street N, Brainerd, MN 56401, US · 1702 S University Drive, Fargo, ND 58103, US · 3500 Tower Avenue, Superior, WI 54880, US · 901 9th Street North, Virginia, MN 55792, US
Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, six ambulance services, 24 retail pharmacies, and one research institute.
Offices: 502 East 2nd St., Duluth, MN 55805, US · 523 Third Street N, Brainerd, MN 56401, US · 1702 S University Drive, Fargo, ND 58103, US · 3500 Tower Avenue, Superior, WI 54880, US · 901 9th Street North, Virginia, MN 55792, US
