Manager, Infection Prevention (Portland)

Adventist Health Portland; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 109,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Portland in Portland, OR seeks an experienced Infection Prevention Manager to lead daily operations of the infection prevention program across assigned sites. You will supervise Infection Preventionists, drive improvement initiatives, and align IPC goals with organizational priorities to reduce HAIs and enhance patient safety.

Responsibilities include risk assessment, IPC plan development, reporting to leadership, outbreak investigation, and staff training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Administration, Nursing or Public Health or Health Science related field required.
• Three years' healthcare experience required.
• Two years' experience in infection prevention required.
• One year leadership experience required.
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) required.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily operations of the infection prevention program across assigned sites.
• Mentors and supervises Infection Preventionists.
• Leads risk assessment and develops IPC plans and goals.
• Delivers IPC reports to local executive leadership and coordinates outbreak investigations.
• Ensures compliance with IPC standards and participates in ongoing training.

Skills

Leadership

Healthcare experience

Infection prevention

CIC certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Administration, Nursing or Public Health or Health Science related field

Master's Degree

Job description

Job Description

Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect.

Job Description

Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect.

Adventist Health Roseville and shared service teams have access to enjoy a welcoming space designed to promote well-being and inspire your best work.

Job Summary

Responsible for managing daily operations of the Infection Prevention Program at their assigned site. This position supervises the Infection Preventionists and facilitates initiatives to ensure successful implementation of the infection prevention program to reduce healthcare-associated infections, improve patient outcomes, and foster a culture of safety.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Health Administration, Nursing or Public Health or Health Science related field or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Three years' of healthcare experience: Required
• Two years' experience in infection prevention: Required
• One year leadership experience: Required

Licenses/Certifications

• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC): Required

Essential Functions

• Manages daily operations of the infection prevention program. Conducts new IP orientation for the markets. Mentors and supervises Infection Preventionists. Conducts ongoing assessment of the infection prevention program. Monitors and evaluates performance of infection preventionist. Aligns IPC program goals with organizational goals and system strategic priorities. Facilitate achievement and sustainment of IPC targets.
• Leads the IP team in identification of infection risks, implementation of interventions and mitigation of risks. Conducts risk assessment, develops, implements and maintains infection prevention plan and goals for the organization. Ensures timely HAI event review, communicaton of findings, and corrective action follow-up. Responsible for IP committee reports and sharing HAI data with key stakeholders. Leads cluster and outbreak investigation and interventions to contain transmission. Conducts rounds with IPs in all inpatient and outpatient care areas to ensure successful implementation of IPC program. Assists IPs in preparing training materials for all healthcare personnel pertaining to Infection Prevention, including competency-based training . Prepares IP reports for local executive leadership . Plans for IP coverage in collaboration with IPs to provide IP related support to frontline staff after hours and weekends.
• Facilitates performance improvement projects related to infectious diseases and healthcare-associated infections, under direction of Infection Prevention Director. Monitors project outcomes and ensure sustainability of improvements.
• Supports implementation and compliance with Infection Control Accreditation Standards, Centers for Medicaid/Medicare (CMS) Infection Control Conditions of Participation and other state and federal regulations pertaining to Infection prevention and control. Conducts site assessments to ensure survey preparedness and readiness related to infection prevention. Collaborate with Accreditation and Regulatory team.
• Leads the implementation of an IPC team comprised of dedicated stewards and accountable individuals with the potential to produce meaningful change within infection prevention practice.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : 63143

Job Category : Manager

Posting Date : 2026-09-15T18:36:02+00:00

Job Shift : Day Shift

Locations :

Portland, OR, United States

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $108,913 to $163,369. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : Infection Control

Shift Length : 8 Hours