Senior Infection Preventionist

Overview

Senior Infection Preventionist at Providence Newberg Medical Center in Newberg, OR.

Full-Time/Day Shift

The Infection Prevention Expert is expected to work autonomously and to mentor other infection preventionists. All Infection Preventionists (IPs) are accountable for implementing and ensuring compliance with the policies, practices, and processes of the infection prevention program at the facility, region, division and system level. In collaboration with IP leadership, IP medical director, and IP peers, IPs follow current local, state and federal guidelines, standards and regulations.

IPs provide infection prevention consultative services focused on delivering high-quality care at the lowest cost to the patient and organization.

Providence caregivers are valued and supported in a culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

• Provide infection prevention consultative services focused on high-quality, cost-efficient patient care.
• Implement and ensure compliance with infection prevention policies, practices, and processes at the facility, region, division and system levels.
• Collaborate with IP leadership, IP medical director, and IP peers to follow all current guidelines, standards and regulations.
• Mentor and support other infection preventionists; operate as an autonomous subject-matter expert.

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Public Health, Lab Sciences, Microbiology, or related health sciences field
• National Certification in Infection Control (Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology) upon hire
• 5 years of healthcare experience
• 5 years of Epidemiology or Infection Prevention experience

• Master's degree in Nursing, Public Health, Lab Sciences, Microbiology, or related health sciences field
• Fellow of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (FAPIC) or Advanced Leadership Certification in IPC (AL-CIP) within 2 years of hire
• 10+ years of healthcare experience
• 10+ years of Epidemiology or Infection Prevention experience

Our best-in-class benefits are designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We are committed to our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Notes on benefits changes may apply when joining a Providence facility as part of the Providence family of organizations, including changes to paid time off or other offerings due to various factors.

Providence is a large faith-based health system serving the Pacific Northwest with 120,000 caregivers across multiple states. We foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and equal opportunity is provided for advancement. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities across our network.

• Requisition
• Company:
  Providence Jobs
• Job Category:
  Clinical Safety
• Job Function:
  Clinical Support
• Job Schedule:
  
  Full time
• Job Shift: Day
• Career Track:
  Clinical Professional
• Department: 5016 RS INFECTION CNTRL
• Address/
  
  Work Location:
  
  OR Newberg 1001 Providence Dr, Providence Newberg Medical Ctr-Newberg

Pay Range: $52.19 - $82.39