Infection Control Manager jobs in Oregon

Infection Control Manager develops and implements infection control policies designed to reduce or eliminate outbreaks in the facility. Develops and implements facility-wide infection prevention and control measures to protect patients, staff and visitors. Being an Infection Control Manager monitors patient care for compliance with established standards and investigates known or suspected sources of infections in order to determine the source and ensure control. Develops and provides related education to staff. Additionally, Infection Control Manager complies with state, federal and Joint Commission standards relating to infection control. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Infection Control Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be an Infection Control Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Infection Control Registered Nurse
  • Multnomah County, Health Dept., Behavioral Health...
  • Portland, OR FULL_TIME
  • The Behavioral Health Resource Center (BHRC) Community Health Nurse - Part-Time provides professional, trauma-informed, culturally responsive and program participant-centered specialized nursing services with an emphasis on prevention of disease, morbidity and mortality and promotion of health for individuals experiencing houselessness and behavioral health challenges. This position will be part of the Behavioral Health Resource Center (BHRC) team at a center that provides a Day Space, 30-day shelter, and 90-day transitional housing program, inclusive of onsite medical and mental health services with an emphasis on basic needs and promotion of health and in compliance with the Oregon State Board of Nursing standards. This position will work with and provide nursing services to the program participant: assessing acute and chronic medical health conditions according to scope of practice, conducting medical history/screenings, conducting limited physical exams, interpreting diagnostic tests, identifying urgent, emergent and routine status for participant medical concerns. The nurse will be a resource for program participants and staff who have barriers to navigating health care systems, as a way to help navigate, educate, support and flow-through.

    As a newly hired BHRC Community Health Nurse - Part-Time you will receive a signing bonus of $2,500 prorated based on FTE (0.8 FTE and higher will not be pro rated). This bonus will be paid in one lump sum on the next regularly scheduled pay date after you start employment with Multnomah County. Furthermore, there will be a retention bonus of $2,000 prorated based on FTE (0.8 FTE and higher will not be prorated) after one year of continuous regular employment. This signing bonus is taxable, and all regular payroll taxes will be withheld.

    As the BHRC Community Health Nurse - Part-Time, other duties will include:

    First Aid and Care

    Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate health interventions for individuals who may be experiencing houselessness with behavioral health (mental health challenges and or substance use disorders) challenges.

    Identifies through a complete nursing assessment, acute and chronic medical conditions according to health nurse scope of practice to include conducting a medical history/screening, conducting limited physical exams, and referring and consulting to licensed independent practitioners.

    Provide assessments and basic first aid care to program participants.

    Provide assessment and basic first aid care to BHRC participants awaiting referral to higher level of care.

    Oversee the development and distribution of the first aid kits.

    Care Coordination

    With emergency room and medical specialists through Collective portal, and help participants follow through with their discharge orders.

    Coordinate care for program participants through referral, follow ups, engaging Primary Care Provider (PCP) and other providers/wrap around services to discuss transition of care and/or presenting issues.

    Coordinate with on-site peer support specialists, behavioral health clinical supports, onsite providers, and community partners.

    Establishes need for specialty behavioral health services and makes appropriate referrals.

    Provide health education to community based organization staff, participants, and other community members, including information related to communicable disease and health inequities.

    Referral

    Coordinate care for program participants through referral to trauma informed providers within Multnomah County Health Clinics and external community providers to support: Existing health concerns, new health concerns, finding Culturally Specific healthcare resources, a Primary Care Physician, and supporting after visit care recommendations from Emergency Department and other health care visits.

    Determines need/schedule for high risk referrals or those needing emergency services at a higher level/need.

    Makes appropriate crisis intervention referrals and documentation.

    When indicated, a BHRC nurse will make a referral to the primary contracted agency serving the participant or to the Behavioral Health Call Center.

    Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our benefits website.

    TO QUALIFY:
    We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED/Transferable Skills*:
    Education/Training: Training and experience for this journey level, professional classification is an associate’s degree in nursing and a license to practice as a Registered Nurse.

    Certification:
    License to practice as a registered nurse as outlined by Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 678.021 (link is external)

    CPR certification required.

    Other:
    This position requires a background investigation, which may include being fingerprinted.

    Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates.

    Certification in wound care and/or experience with foot and wound care.

    Professional or volunteer experience/history working with individuals and communities impacted by behavioral health challenges.

    • Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
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RN - Infection Control
  • Quality Clinicians
  • Lebanon, OR FULL_TIME
  • RN - Infection Control We're looking for RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening. The right RN should have 2 years or more of recent experience. As a Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform ...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Registered Nurse / Infection Control
  • Cross Country Healthcare
  • Coquille, OR FULL_TIME
  • Job DescriptionAs a registered nurse - infection control (RN), you'll help control pathogens and prevent infections in healthcare facilities. Working at a hospital, nursing home, home health setting, ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Nurse (Quality Improvement and Infection Control Nurse)
  • Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
  • Sheridan, OR FULL_TIME
  • Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Our highly-skilled, diverse, and inn...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Nurse (Quality Improvement and Infection Control Nurse)
  • U.S. Department of Justice
  • Sheridan, OR FULL_TIME
  • Summary Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Our highly-skilled, diverse,...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Nurse (Quality Improvement and Infection Control Nurse)
  • US Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison...
  • Sheridan, OR FULL_TIME
  • Duties Serves as a Quality Improvement and Infection Control Nurse in the Health Services Department of a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) federal correctional facility. Manage the local infection prevention a...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Income Estimation for Infection Control Manager jobs
$106,314 to $139,045

Infection Control Manager in San Bernardino, CA
The post holder will provide expert clinical advice and leadership for the infection control service to support the Chief Nursing Officer (Director of Infection Prevention and Control) to ensure patients are protected from the risk of acquiring Health Care Associated Infections (HCAI) and sustaining an environment in which excellence in clinical care can flourish.
January 24, 2020
Infection Control Manager in Lexington, KY
The role of the infection control nurse includes the following.
December 09, 2019
Infection Control Manager in Fort Myers, FL
Infection control RNs work to find and isolate disease outbreaks in hospitals, as well as to determine ways to minimize spread of infections.
December 31, 2019