Infection Preventionist Full Time Days Jobs in Oregon

Basic computer skills including database and data entry

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

3 years - Experience in a healthcare field. No experience in Infection Prevention required.

Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology required within 3 years of hire

Knowledge of Infection Prevention best practices. - Preferred

Knowledge of quality improvement measurement, analysis, and improvement strategies. - Preferred

Working knowledge/experience in utilization management, managed care and payor issues preferred.

Possess analytical, data management and PC skills.

Provide education and consultation regarding resources, collaborate to develop a discharge plan and facilitate and monitor its implementation.

Through advanced practice skills mobilizes resources to reduce risk, serves as a liaison between the hospital and the community.

In addition, offers crisis interventions to patient/family.

Social work or protective services experience preferred.