Manager of Infection Prevention & Accreditation

Asante; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 107,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health & Wellness

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Life insurance & disability

Job summary

Asante seeks a Manager of Infection Prevention and Accreditation to lead Infection Prevention, Accreditation Readiness, and related compliance programs, aligning with CMS and accreditation standards to promote safety and quality.

You will partner with leaders and care teams to reduce healthcare-associated infections, prevent disease transmission, and maintain survey readiness and emergency preparedness across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5 years of leadership/supervisory experience in infection prevention, accreditation, clinical operations, regulatory compliance, public health, nursing, performance improvement, project management, education, or related healthcare field is required
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Epidemiology, Infection Prevention, Quality Management, or related healthcare field (current licensure, as applicable) is required
• Master's degree - preferred
• CIC: Certification Infection Control
• Completion of Incident Command System modules (ICS 100, 200, 700, 800)
• Green or Black Belt Lean Six Sigma
• Basic Life Support

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for infection prevention and accreditation programs and ensure CMS readiness and regulatory alignment.
• Promote a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across departments.
• Collaborate with leaders and interdisciplinary teams to reduce healthcare-associated infections and improve performance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Epidemiology, Infection Prevention, Quality Management, or related healthcare field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CIC Certification

ICS 100/200/700/800

Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt)

Basic Life Support

Job description

Description

Additional Position Details:FTE: 1.000000 | Full Time | Primarily Monday-Friday/0800-1700

Starting Wage for this exempt position: $107,036.80-$147,180.80, depending on experience

Position Summary

The Manager of Infection Prevention and Accreditation provides leadership for the hospital's Infection Prevention and Accreditation Readiness Programs, promoting a culture of safety, regulatory compliance, continuous readiness, and performance improvement. This role is responsible for the oversight of infection prevention, accreditation, and related compliance programs, ensuring alignment with CMS Conditions of Participation, accreditation standards, public health requirements, and organizational strategic priorities. In partnership with leaders, providers, and interdisciplinary teams, the Manager provides expertise, consultation, and leadership to reduce healthcare-associated infections, prevent transmission of infectious diseases, strengthen patient and staff safety, improve regulatory performance, maintain continuous survey readiness, support emergency preparedness initiatives, and promote a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Position Qualifications

Experience

• 5 years of leadership/supervisory experience in infection prevention, accreditation, clinical operations, regulatory compliance, public health, nursing, performance improvement, project management, education, or related healthcare field is required

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Epidemiology, Infection Prevention, Quality Management, or related healthcare field (current licensure, as applicable) is required
• Master's degree - preferred

Preferred Certification/Licensure

• CIC: Certification Infection Control
• Completion of Incident Command System modules (ICS 100, 200, 700, 800)
• Green or Black Belt Lean Six Sigma
• Basic Life Support

Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including:

• Competitive Pay: Hourly and salaried positions earn market-based compensation.
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for part-time and above employees and their eligible dependents beginning within 30 days of hire.
• Retirement Savings: Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company contribution and match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous ETO for part-time and above employees.
• Professional Development: Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment program
• Additional Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs.

At Asante, we are guided by our values:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and to employing and advancing qualified individuals of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.