• Infection Preventionist / QA Nurse

    Actalent (Rochester, MN)


    Infection Preventionist / Quality Assurance Nurse

    Job Description

    The Infection Preventionist/Quality Assurance (IP/QA) nurse collaborates with leadership to develop and implement the Infection Prevention and Control and Quality Improvement programs.

    Responsibilities

    + Reduce the risk of infection transmission and serve as a leader, educator, and consultant in infection prevention and quality assurance best practices.

    + Monitor and manage quality measures and indicators, plan and evaluate educational and clinical training programs, and develop policies for risk management systems to protect residents, visitors, and employees.

    + Incorporate computer hardware, appropriate software utilization, and critical thinking into daily job functions.

    + Work autonomously and as a team member; demonstrate basic knowledge and advance education, knowledge, and skills; keep current with best practices through evidence-based research, regulations, consensus, and guidelines.

    + Set priorities, manage workload, and meet deadlines; communicate effectively and build partnerships with a wide variety of healthcare workers; effectively lead teams, committees, and workgroups.

    + Work flexible hours, primarily during the day, with occasional evenings, nights, or weekends.

    + Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

    Essential Skills

    + Nursing clinical experience in infection prevention and quality assurance.

    + Documentation and patient education skills.

    + Experience in training or teaching others.

    + Ability to work independently.

    + Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to collect, analyze, and prioritize information.

    + Ability to develop effective working relationships throughout the organization.

    + Demonstrated computer literacy with strong knowledge of software applications.

    + Strong project leadership, organizational, and planning skills.

    + Effective communication in written and oral formats.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Graduate of a baccalaureate Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited nursing program.

    + Graduate of an accredited baccalaureate nursing program with successful experience as a Registered Nurse and at least one year of RN experience in long-term care.

    + MN Registered Nurse license.

    + Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification (American Heart Association, Red Cross, or Military Training Network).

    + Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required within 3 years from hire if not previously certified and expected to maintain CIC once achieved.

    + Minimum of three years of clinical experience in healthcare preferred.

    + Experience with infection prevention and quality assurance preferred.

    Work Environment

    The work environment includes a shift from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM, with occasional weekend work. The expected start date is 12/15/2025. The role primarily involves working during the day, with some flexibility for evenings, nights, or weekends as needed. The organization is recognized as a top-ranked hospital, providing an excellent starting point for career growth in healthcare.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rochester, MN.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Rochester,MN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.