Infection Preventionist and Senior Infection Preventionist

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.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Oregon Regional Shared Services 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.

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 Qualifications: 

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 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 Qualifications: 

• 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.
  
   

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 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

 

Why Join Providence?

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.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.