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Infection Preventionist Asante
Additional Position Details: FTE: .5 | Part Time | 20 hours per week
Infection Preventionist
The clinical Infection Preventionist performs the infection prevention and control functions of surveillance, data collection, analysis of data, dissemination of results, education, policy development, and consultation. Also monitors compliance with mandates of accrediting and regulatory agencies related to practices associated with the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections. May function independently and/or in collaboration with leadership.
Position Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related field or equivalent, required
Experience
- 1 year of infection control experience or 3 years acute care experience,required
Licenses/Certifications
- RN:Registered Nurse licensed by Oregon State Board of Nursing or Medical Technologist with experience in infection control, or applicable degree in related field (e.g. Public Health, Epidemiology, Microbiology) with experience in infection control,required
- CIC: Certification Infection Control, preferred
- Green or Black Belt Lean Six Sigma, preferred
- PMP: Project Management Professional, preferred
Total Rewards Package
- Earn a competitive and progressive salary
- Benefit from health plans that are focused on health and wellness including medical, dental, vision and wellness beginning within 30 days of hire
- On-call employees receive an additional 15% for flexibility
- Plan for your future with a retirement package that includes up to 6% employer contribution
- Experience a healthy work-life balance with our generous earned time off (ETO)
- Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment plans
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Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork
Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
