Infection Prevention Program Manager at Legacy Health – PORTLAND, Oregon

Legacy Health

Infection Prevention Program Manager

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
US-OR-PORTLAND

Job ID: 26-47431
Type: Regular Full-Time
Emanuel Medical Ctr campus

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master's degree in a relevant field (preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Epidemiology, Public Health, or a related field (required).

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in infection prevention or a related field.
• Experience in clinical healthcare role (preferred).
• Clinical nursing experience (preferred).
• Experience in program management within a healthcare setting (preferred).

Skills:

• 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.