Infection Preventionist RN - Clinical Nursing

Infection Control Coordinator

The Infection Control Coordinator is responsible for infection control surveillance, consultation, education, regulatory agency compliance, quality control and quality/performance improvement for Providence Medical Group Northwest. Responsible for planning, developing, directing, implementing, and evaluating the infection prevention program and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements. Collects, reports, and presents statistical information regarding infection control. Maintains an active surveillance program to determine incidents of infections.

Facilitates the infection control services of patients, visitors, and staff. Conducts regular rounds in all clinical areas for discussing, monitoring, and following the practices of infection control with staff. Conducts training sessions to ensure constant implementation of infection control policies. Maintains current, evidence-based policies and procedures for infection surveillance and prevention, outbreak investigation, and new regulations.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or equivalent education/experience.
• Upon hire:
  Washington Registered Nurse License.
• Within 2 years of hire:
  Certified in Infection Control - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (Facility Managed).
• 5 years' experience as a Registered Nurse including both areas of ambulatory care and acute care nursing.
• Experience in Infection Control.

• Master's Degree in Nursing or other related healthcare field.

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.

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 s/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles:
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Providence Clinical Network (PCN) is a service line within Providence serving patients across seven states with quality, compassionate, coordinated care. Collectively, our medical groups and affiliate practices are the third largest group in the country with over 11,000 providers, 900 clinics and 30,000 caregivers.

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
Company:
Providence Jobs
Job Category:
Clinical Safety
Job Function:
Clinical Support

Job Schedule:

Full time

Job Shift: Day
Career Track:
Nursing
Department: 3001 CLIN NURSING ED WA
Address: WA Everett 12800 Bothell-Everett Hwy

Work Location:

Mill Creek Medical Center-Everett
Workplace Type:
On-site
Pay Range: $49.31 - $76.56