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Providence Senior Infection Preventionist in Walla Walla, Washington
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Infection Preventionist - Associate to Senior Level at St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla, WA
This is a combined posting for a Social Worker MSW, and Care Manager LCSW. The requirements of each role are listed below under each associated title. Consideration for each role will be based on qualifications. If you have the qualifications of any one of these three positions, we encourage you to apply.
The Infection Prevention Expert is considered to have expertise in Infection Prevention Expert. An IP Expert is expected to work autonomously and to serve as a mentor to other infection preventionists.
The Associate Infection Preventionist is the entry-level position for Infection Prevention. A candidate for this position must have a sufficient healthcare background but requires only basic infection prevention/epidemiology knowledge, as the majority of training will occur on the job.
The Surveillance Infection Prevention Specialist is a specialized position with a focus on infectious disease surveillance and reporting. This role is expected to work in a predominantly autonomous fashion and should not require mentorship in their role. The role will work closely with other surveillance IP specialists and analysts as part of an overall system surveillance program.
Providence Providence St. Mary Medical Center are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Mary Medical 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.
Shift: Full-Time position, 40 hours per week, Day Shift
Senior Infection Preventionist
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Lab Sciences, Microbiology, or related health sciences field Or equivalent educ/experience
Upon hire: National Certified in Infection Control - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology
2 years of Healthcare related experience
2 years of Epidemiology experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Lab Sciences, Microbiology, or related health sciences field Or equivalent educ/experience
10 or more years in Healthcare related experience
10 or more years in Epidemiology experience
Associate Infection Preventionist
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Lab Sciences, Microbiology or related health science field Or equivalent educ/experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Lab Sciences, Microbiology and related health science field Or equivalent educ/experience
Upon hire: a-IPC
2 years of Healthcare and/or Epidemiology related experience
Infection Preventionist
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Lab Sciences, Microbiology or related health science field Or equivalent educ/experience
Within 1 year of hire: Certified in Infection Control - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology
1 year of Healthcare Experience
1 year of Epidemiology Experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Lab Sciences, Microbiology or related health science field Or equivalent educ/experience
4 years of Healthcare Experience
2 years of Epidemiology Experience
Salary Range by Location:
Senior Infection Preventionist Min: $48.65, Max: $76.80
Associate Infection Preventionist Min: $37.39, Max: $58.05
Infection Preventionist Min: $42.08, Max: $65.32
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 Providence
At 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.
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 Team
Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. Today, Providence is the largest health care provider in Washington located in communities large and small across the state. In western Washington, Providence provides care throughout the greater Puget Sound from Snohomish County to Lewis County.
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.
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: 348905
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Clinical Safety
Job Function: Clinical Support
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Multiple shifts available
Career Track: Clinical Professional
Department: 3020 INFECTION CONTROL
Address: WA Walla Walla 401 W Poplar St
Work Location: St Mary Medical Center-Walla Walla
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $See Posting - $See Posting
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.