Job DescriptionThe Senior Infection Preventionist is an Infection Prevention (IP) Expert and considered to have expertise in Infection Prevention. 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.
Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Lab Sciences, Microbiology, or related health sciences field
- National Certified in Infection Control - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology
- 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
- 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
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts 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.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
About the TeamProvidence has been serving the Inland Northwest since 1886 when Mother Joseph and the Sisters of Providence founded Sacred Heart Medical Center. Today, Providence is the largest health care provider in Washington located in communities large and small across the state. In eastern Washington, Providence provides care throughout Spokane, Stevens and Walla Walla counties.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.
