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.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Alaska Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect.
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We are hiring for the following Infection Preventionist positions in the PAMC Infection Control at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, AK :
Infection Preventionist - Full-time, 1.0 FTE, Variable shift, 40 Hours Per Week
Infection Preventionist - Full-time, 1.0 FTE, Day shift, 40 Hours Per Week
Apply today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive a text with some additional questions from our HireVue system!
Required Qualifications :
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing, Public Health, Lab Sciences, Microbiology or related health science field; or equivalent educ / experience
- Within 1 year of hire National Certified in Infection Control - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology
- 1 year Healthcare Experience
- 1 year Epidemiology Experience
Preferred Qualifications :
- Master's Degree Nursing, Public Health, Lab Sciences, Microbiology or related health science field; or equivalent educ / experience
- 4 years Healthcare Experience
- 2 years Epidemiology Experience
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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.
The Providence family of organizations has a vision of health for a better world. As such, we are called to care wisely for our communities, resources, and earth.
Our organizations strive to become carbon negative by 2030.
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.