Infection Preventionist & Senior Infection Preventionist at Providence Portland Medical Center- Full-Time, Day Schedule Providence offers a fantastic benefits package which include but is not limited to: Free, convenient, and ample parking TriMet annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefit eligible staff who work within the Portland Service Area (does NOT include Wilsonville, Newberg, Seaside, Hood River, Washington State, or Medford) Medical Plan Assistance Program- provides free or reduced-cost coverage to caregivers and their eligible dependents who qualify based on household size and income Tuition reimbursement/education– includes 100% tuition paid program options; up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and masters degrees within Guild catalog.
Required books and fees are 100% covered or reimbursable for select schools in the Guild catalog up to program funding cap Paid Time Off – Benefit eligible caregivers receive up to 25 days per year Retirement - The Providence retirement program consists of employer match and discretionary contributions that work together with your pre-tax (and/orRoth aftertax) contributions to help you save for retirement. Lyra Caregiver Assistance program- Up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year This is a combined posting for an Infection Preventionist and Senior Infection Preventionist.
The requirements of each role are listed below under each associated title. Consideration for each role will be based on qualifications. If you have the qualifications of any one of these three positions, we encourage you to apply.
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The Infection Prevention Specialist is considered an Infection Prevention Practitioner. An IP Specialist is expected to work autonomously and should not require mentorship in their role. All Infection Preventionists (IPs) are 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 IPs will follow all current local, state, and federal guidelines, standards, and regulations. Infection Preventionists provide infection prevention consultative services focused on providing the highest quality care at the lowest cost to patient and organization. The Infection Prevention Expert is considered to have expertise in Infection Prevention Expert.
An IP Expert is expected to work autonomously and to serve as a mentor to other infection preventionists. All Infection Preventionists (IPs) are 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 peers, all IP will follow all current local, state and federal guidelines, standards and regulations.
Infection Preventionists provide infection prevention consultative services focused on providing the highest quality care at the lowest cost to patient and organization. Infection Preventionist Required
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Lab Sciences, Microbiology or related health science field. National Certified in Infection Control - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology within 1 year of hire 2 years of Healthcare experience; 4 years preferred. 2 years of Epidemiology or Infection Prevention experience; 4 years preferred.
Master's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Lab Sciences, Microbiology or related health science field. Infection Preventionist, Salary Range: Portland, OR Min: $45.14, Max: $70.07 Senior Infection Preventionist Required
Bachelor's Degreein Nursing, Public Health, Lab Sciences, Microbiology, or related health sciences field National Certified 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) within 2 years of hire Or Advanced Leadership Certification in IPC (AL-CIP) within 2 years of hire 10 or more years of Healthcare experience. 10 or more years of Epidemiology or Infection Prevention experience. Senior Infection Preventionist, Salary Range: Portland, OR Min: $52.19, Max: $82.39
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