Director, Infection Prevention & Caregiver Health

St. Charles Health System; Madras (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Health System seeks a strategic leader to advance infection prevention and caregiver health across the continuum of care.

This executive will oversee surveillance, outbreak preparedness, caregiver health services, and policy development to ensure compliance with regulations and evidence-based guidelines. The role directs Infection Prevention nursing and Caregiver Health supervision, driving performance, education, and collaboration with clinical and operational leaders to improve

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Oregon with CIC certification.
• Minimum 5 years related experience, including 2 years in a management role.
• Infection prevention experience and strong communication/education skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide system-wide leadership for infection prevention and caregiver health programs.
• Recruit, coach, and develop Infection Prevention staff.
• Oversee budgets and ensure responsible resource stewardship.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and safety standards.
• Collaborate across departments to promote safety, quality, and patient outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Infection prevention

Regulatory compliance

Education delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master’s degree in nursing

Job description

St. Charles Health System seeks a strategic leader to advance infection prevention and caregiver health across the continuum of care.

This executive will oversee surveillance, outbreak preparedness, caregiver health services, and policy development to ensure compliance with regulations and evidence-based guidelines. The role directs Infection Prevention nursing and Caregiver Health supervision, driving performance, education, and collaboration with clinical and operational leaders to improve