The Job Network hiring RN Infection Preventionist - Benedictine Nursing Center in Mount Angel, Oregon, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

DescriptionThe 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 reimbursem*nt & 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 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.

About ProvidenceAt 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.

The amounts listed 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.

Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

About The TeamProvidence Home and Community Care (HCC) is a service line within Providence with over 8,000 caregivers and 2,000 volunteers serving nearly 200,000 people a year, in their homes, in clinics and in a variety of congregate living ministries across our seven-state footprint.

HCC provides a full range of services and support for people of all ages, especially those facing chronic or life-limiting illnesses. Our core competencies include restorative care, longitudinal care and care through the end of life. Our service lines include assisted living/skilled nursing/rehabilitation, home health, home infusion/pharmacy services, home medical equipment, hospice and palliative care, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), personal home services/private duty care and supportive housing.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Requsition ID: 290835

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Clinical Safety

Job Function: Clinical Support

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Day

Career Track: Nursing

Department: 5009 TRANSITIONAL INPATIENT CARE SNF BEDS OR REGION

Address: OR Mount Angel 540 S Main St

Work Location: Benedictine Nursing Ctr-Mount Angel

Pay Range: $39.78 - $62.96

The amounts listed 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.

Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Providence offers a comprehensive total rewards package with competitive compensation, retirement, health and insurance benefits, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits

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