Manager Infection Prevention

Overview

The Infection Prevention Manager is considered an infection prevention expert. The Infection Prevention Manager is the direct supervisor for region level infection preventionist and responsible for the day-to-day operations of the assigned infection prevention program.

The Infection Prevention Manager is accountable for implementation of and compliance with policies, practices and processes of the infection prevention program at the facility, region, division and system level. In collaboration with the IP leadership, IP medical director, and IP peers, all IP will follow all current local, state and federal guidelines, standards and regulations.

The Infection Prevention Manager is responsible for overseeing infection prevention consultative services focused on providing the highest quality care at the lowest cost to patient and organization.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Health Care Region and thrive in our 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.

• Bachelor s Degree in Lab Sciences, Microbiology, Nursing, Public Health, or related health sciences field
• Upon hire:
  National Certified in Infection Control - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology
• 4 years of Infection Prevention Epidemiology experience
• 6 years of quality and patient safety or other directly related healthcare experience
• 4 years of progressively responsible leadership experience

• Master s Degree in Lab Sciences, Microbiology, Nursing, Public Health, or related health sciences field

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.

Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate s placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles:
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Providence has been serving the Inland Northwest since 1886 when Mother Joseph and the Sisters of Providence founded Sacred Heart Medical Center. Today, Providence is the largest health care provider in Washington located in communities large and small across the state. In eastern Washington, Providence provides care throughout Spokane, Stevens and Walla Walla counties.

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