Infection Prevention Practitioner RN

MultiCare Health System; Washington, Tacoma (District of Columbia, WA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric healthcare is seeking a dedicated Infection Prevention Practitioner to enhance their Infection Prevention Program. This role is pivotal in ensuring the safety and health of children, requiring a blend of clinical expertise and analytical skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in a mission-driven environment, where their contributions directly impact the well-being of families and communities. Join a team that values innovation and excellence in pediatric care, offering a supportive atmosphere and a comprehensive benefits package. Embrace the opportunity to grow professionally while living in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Competitive salary

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or equivalent experience required.
• Certification in Infection Control preferred within three years.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and implementation of the Infection Prevention Program.
• Analyze and interpret data related to infection control and regulatory mandates.

Skills

Infection Control

Analytical Problem Solving

Clinical Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Certification in Infection Control (CIC)

Job description

Where Kids and Families are Always First

MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital is the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington's South Sound Region dedicated to a comprehensive network of health services for children and adolescents. Our vision is to be the highest quality and safest place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and is supported by nationally recognized services and experience.

Mary Bridge Children's multi-disciplinary approach to care includes pediatric experts for emergency services, inpatient care, and outpatient specialty clinics, all specializing in kids and their unique needs. We're continually recognized as a 'Top Children's Hospital' by The Leapfrog Group, an independent hospital rating organization.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Day

Position Summary

The Infection Prevention Practitioner is responsible for assisting with the development, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of the MultiCare Health System Infection Prevention Program. This position is required to develop, analyze, and interpret a variety of information relating to infection control surveillance, policies, procedures, staff education, practices, and regulatory mandates, requiring independent decision-making and analytical problem solving.

Hospital-based leaders may have a dual matrixed reporting structure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, or obtained within five (5) years from the initial date of hire; RN with 15+ years of service may be considered in lieu of education agreement


• Current Registered Nurse license in Washington State or Multistate License endorsement (MLS)


• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) (preferred) or attainment of certification within three (3) years of hire


• Two (2) years experience in health care Two (2) years and current clinical experience in a hospital or ambulatory setting

Why Mary Bridge Children's?

• Mission-driven:Partnering for healing and a healthy future for the patients and communities we serve
• Award-winning:Named 'Top Children's Hospital' for five years by the Leapfrog Group; physicians consistently named on 'Top Doctors' lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune
• Growing: New pediatric hospital facility and medical office building opening in 2026
• Leading research:MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation partners with our pediatric providers, offering ground-breaking research and clinical trials
• Employee-centric:MultiCare is consistently ranked among "America's Best Employers by State" by Forbes
• Lifestyle:Live and work in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by breathtaking mountain, forest and water views
• Explore our services atmarybridge.org

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $124,509.00 - $186,784.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.