RN Infection Preventionist - Benedictine Nursing Center

Providence
Mount Angel, OR, United States
Full-time

The Infection Preventionist (IP) / Staff Development Coordinator is responsible for the Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP) as well as facilitating staff development and education.

This individual functions as a practitioner, resource, consultant, educator and facilitator for caregivers in the areas of Infection Prevention & Control Activities at the facility level, Outcome & Process Surveillance, including identifying, investigating, analyzing, controlling and reporting infections, and Outbreak Management.

In addition, this position ensures that regulatory requirements for staff education are met and other educational needs identified through various processes are addressed.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Benedictine Nursing Center 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.

Providence’s Post-Acute Care facilities offer a sense of community and home to all our resident patients. Join our team to become a part of fostering a special environment that supports the happier, healthier lives of elders in your community.

Benefits and perks :

  • Competitive pay (including holiday pay & shift pay differentials)
  • Best-in-class benefits full medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching & complementary retirement planner
  • Generous paid time off for vacation, sick days and holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement & student loan forgiveness programs
  • Wellness & mental health assistance programs
  • Back-up child & elder care to help with care disruptions for your family
  • Voluntary benefits, like pet, auto and home insurance, and more!

Required qualifications :

  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. And
  • Coursework / Training and Complete the CDC's specialized training in infection prevention and control for long-term care.
  • Upon hire : Oregon Registered Nurse License
  • Upon hire : National Certified in Infection Control - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology
  • 3 years of full-time or equivalent nursing experience is required.
  • 2 years of nursing experience in long-term care nursing.

Preferred qualifications :

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Previous experience in infection prevention and control is preferred.

Why Join Providence?

Our 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 of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

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