Cassia

RN Infection Preventionist

Lake Ridge Care Center - Buffalo, MN - Part Time

Lake Ridge Care Center, a Cassia community, is hiring an RN Infection Preventionist to join our team! Your clinical expertise and commitment to resident-centered care play a key part in creating a safe, healthy environment for our residents and staff. Join a supportive, mission-driven team where your skills, compassion, and dedication to quality care are truly valued. At Lake Ridge, you’ll be part of a campus that takes pride in making a meaningful difference every day for residents and their families.

As the Infection Preventionist at Lake Ridge, you will lead our infection control program—monitoring, identifying, and preventing the spread of infections within the community. You will implement immunization policies, conduct surveillance, guide isolation practices, support staff education, and participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented RN with strong clinical knowledge, familiarity with LTC regulations, and a passion for promoting health and safety. If you're looking for a role where your expertise directly enhances resident well-being, we’d love to welcome you to the Lake Ridge team.

Position Type: Part-Time

Shifts Available: Day

Pay Range: $38.25 - $42.75 / hour depending on experience

Location: 310 Lake Blvd S, Buffalo, MN 55313  

Infection Preventionist Responsibilities:

  • Implements and maintains the facility’s immunization policies.
  • Reports requirements for when and to whom to report incidents of communicable disease or infection.
  • Surveillance to identify possible communicable disease or infection utilizing a proactive approach to prevent further spread.
  • Identifies circumstances when isolation will be used, including the type and duration of isolation, focusing on the least restrictive form of isolation to meet the needs of the resident and the safety of others.
  • Identifies and manages of infections or communicable disease among staff members, including prohibiting staff from direct contact if transmission is likely.
  • Develop hand hygiene procedures based on recognized standards.
  • Participate in facility QAPI, Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee and will participate in facility QAPI plan.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Infection Preventionist Qualifications:
  • Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Minnesota.
  • Must have current CPR certification.
  • Strong clinical background and knowledge of LTC rules and regulations.
  • Knowledge of infection control standards and practices.

Cassia Benefits:

  • Competitive Pay with experience-based raises
  • Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site-specific)
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance) for Full-Time Employees
  • Flexibility 
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members 
  • Pet Insurance

About Us:

Lake Ridge is proud to have been recognized by Newsweek as one of the top ten Nursing Homes in Minnesota for communities with 50-99 beds. We have also been honored with the 2025 Customer Experience Award. We’re excited to welcome new leadership that brings fresh vision, renewed focus, and a strong commitment to supporting our staff and enhancing resident care.

Cassia is a nonprofit, mission-driven senior care organization with over 200 years of experience. As a Cassia community, we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high-quality care. Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do. We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.lakeridgesenior.org/

Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference!

 

Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.

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