Infection Prevention Program Manager

Legacy Health • Portland, OR

17h • $50 - $74

About The Position

You are committed to the prevention and control of diseases that can profoundly impact the community. In addition to your skills as a nurse or public health professional, develop programs and procedures to help us ensure we are working towards our goal of being the safest place to receive and deliver care. In every aspect of your career, you follow the Legacy mission of making life better for others.
The Infection Prevention Program Manager holds a critical position in our healthcare organization and is responsible for directing and overseeing the infection prevention quality program with a designated facility(ies). Reporting to the Director of Infection Prevention and Control, this role is dedicated to safeguarding the health and safety of staff, patients, and the environment of care by meticulously managing infection prevention and control initiatives. The Infection Prevention Program Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with rigorous infection prevention standards and practices, thereby reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections, and promoting a safe healthcare environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Epidemiology, Public Health, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in infection prevention or a related field.
• Thorough understanding of infection prevention principles and practices.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficient in relevant software and data analysis tools.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in clinical healthcare role.
• Clinical nursing experience.
• Experience in program management within a healthcare setting.
• Certification in Infection Prevention (CIC) or equivalent within a year of 12 months of eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Directing and overseeing the infection prevention quality program with a designated facility(ies).
• Safeguarding the health and safety of staff, patients, and the environment of care by meticulously managing infection prevention and control initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with rigorous infection prevention standards and practices.
• Reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections.
• Promoting a safe healthcare environment.

Benefits

• Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World.
• We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
• Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees