Job Description

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Gundersen Health System is seeking a part-time RN, 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 at Gundersen while doing the work you love in the beautiful Coulee region of La Crosse, Wisconsin.

What you will do:

• Work in a part-time, salaried role at a 0.6 FTE. Days are flexible, Monday through Friday. Shifts are flexible - work three 8-hour shifts per week or up to five 4+ hours per week.
• 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 5 other Infection Preventionists while covering approximately five inpatient medical/surgical units
• Provide expertise related to all things infection control to healthcare personnel
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• Engage in day-to-day problem-solving and consultation, education, and leading quality improvement projects
• Monitor, audit, and provide guidance for prevention healthcare-associated infections, hand hygiene, and more

What you will get:

• Starting annual salary of $42,200 + 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:

• Bachelor's 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
• 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 improvement and/or infection control experience is a plus!

Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s 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 Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 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!

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267

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