Infection Preventionist
La Crosse, WI - USA
Job Summary
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Emplify Health by Gundersen Health System is seeking afull-time Infection Preventionist for our Infection Control department. This is your opportunity to make an impact on improving the quality and safety of care delivered to our patients while doing the work you love in the beautiful Coulee regionof La Crosse Wisconsin.
What you will do:
Work in afull-time salaried role at a 1.0 FTE. Day shifts Monday through Friday.
Provide call coverage for one week every six weeks (evenings nights weekends). This is mostly consultative via phone but may on rare occasions require an in-person response
Collaborate with a team of 5other Infection Preventionists while supporting multipleinpatient medical/surgical units
Provide expertise related to all things infection control to healthcare personnel
Engage in day-to-day problem-solving and consultation education and leading quality improvement projects
Monitor audit and provide guidance forprevention healthcare-associatedinfections hand hygiene and more
What you will get:
Starting annual salary of $72072 more for experience!
Support to grow in your career with access to our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program
Top-rated retirement plan and healthcare benefits
A work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
What you need:
Bachelors Degree in Nursing (preferred) or a health-related field
RN licensure to practice in the state of Wisconsin or license commensurate with education and experience if appropriate
2 years of healthcare (or related) experience required
The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of nursing experience. Quality improvementand/or infection control experience is a plus!
Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwests most respected healthcare systems Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors we are now partners united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit patient-centered healthcare network we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota and Michigans Upper Peninsula. With over 4500 dedicated nurses and providers we are committed to delivering primary specialty and emergency care along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.
Explore why La Crosse is a great place to live and work!
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Equal Opportunity Employer
About Company
Gundersen Health System Hospitals & Clinics delivers world-class primary and specialized healthcare in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa.