Working Title: Infection Preventionist/Registered Nurse Principal
Job Class: Registered Nurse Principal
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Job ID : 90131
Location : Statewide
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 11/14/2025
Closing Date : 11/24/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT St Peter Region MNA
Division/Unit : DCT Support Services / MHSATS Quality Staff
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, 10%
Salary Range: $44.18 - $62.91 / hourly; $92,247 - $131,356 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 205 - MN Nurses Association/MNA
Anticipated Start Date : (Required for MNA)
FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
This position requires an employee to be onsite at 3200 Labore Rd, Ste 104, Vadnais Heights, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.
Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) is available on a limited basis.
Only candidates residing in Minnesota or a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) within 50 miles of the work address listed above are eligible for telework.
Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from the primary/principal work address above may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
The DCT Infection Preventionist position exists to provide highly specialized work to ensure timely and appropriate management of infection control issues and has the authority to institute measures in responses to emergent infection control issues. This position brings expertise and leadership to develop risk reduction measures to prevent the transmission of infections between patients, visitors, and staff of the programs served. The Infection Preventionist develops and oversees infection control training and training materials for the education of staff in important infection control topics and routine infection control practices to prevent transmission of infectious diseases and ensure a sanitary environment.
The Infection Preventionist is responsible for the development and oversight of facility infection control programs that are specific to individual facilities and the populations they serve. The Infection Preventionist ensures that infection control programs, and their implementation, adhere to infection control practice standards, including those identified in Minnesota Statute, The Joint Commission (TJC), MN Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MNOSHA), Center for Medicare Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Disease Control (CDC), Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), and any other regulatory authorities providing oversight and input to programs.
Duties:
To prevent common cause healthcare-associated infection within the facility; the employee applies principles of infection control using the epidemiologic approach consisting of surveillance, data collection and trend identification to prevent and contain hospital and community associated infections.Conduct ongoing surveillance activities when indicated.Plan, implement and direct the Infection Prevention and Control Program specific to the setting and the population served with the goal of prevention and control of healthcare related infectious and communicable disease.
Minimum Qualifications
Registered Nurse License in the State of Minnesota
Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Three years of psychiatric nursing experience.
Advanced knowledge and ability to provide education to adult learners.
Demonstrate good leadership skills necessary in critical thinking, independent judgment, initiative, and autonomy.
Advanced skills and abilities in assessment and implementation of nursing actions to effectively teach others.
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
Infection control and prevention experience and knowledge of the epidemiology of infectious disease is desirable.
Possess a working knowledge of public health systems, the treatment of mental illness, Joint Commission Accreditation Standards, federal and state rules and regulations and performance improvement study methods.
Experience with relevant accreditation and survey processes; understand standards and state and federal rules and regulations as applicable to healthcare service delivery organizations.
Masters Degree in Nursing Education, Education, Nursing, or other related field.
Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures
Additional Requirements
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.
Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
