Infection Prevention Program Lead — RN

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal retirement benefits

Job summary

The Infection Prevention Program Manager Registered Nurse leads the Infection Prevention & Control Program for VA Portland Health Care System, ensuring regulatory compliance, directing system-wide prevention activities, and providing expert guidance to leadership and clinical teams.

The role coordinates surveillance, mitigates infection risks, and supports evidence-based practices to promote safe, high-quality care across all care settings.

Qualifications

• Current, full, active nursing license in the United States.
• Graduate of a nursing program approved by ACEN or CCNE.
• Four years of infection prevention experience.
• Previous managerial experience.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to lead across multiple care settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead IPC program across all VA Portland Health Care System sites.
• Partner with Hospital Epidemiologists to plan surveillance, mitigation, and outcomes reporting.
• Ensure compliance with VHA, OSHA, JCAHO, OIG, and state regulations and national standards.
• Coordinate surveillance, analysis, and reporting of infection-related outcomes.
• Mentor IPC staff and support nursing education and professional development.

Skills

Infection prevention leadership

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Team leadership

Education

RN licensure

BSN

MSN

Doctoral degree in Nursing

Tools

Infection surveillance software

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Infection Prevention Program Manager Registered Nurse leads the Infection Prevention & Control Program for VA Portland Health Care System, ensuring regulatory compliance, directing system-wide prevention activities, and providing expert guidance to leadership and clinical teams.

The role coordinates surveillance, mitigates infection risks, and supports evidence-based practices to promote safe, high-quality care across all care settings.