Infection Preventionist - Associate to Senior Level at St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla, WA

This is a combined posting for a Social Worker MSW, and Care Manager LCSW. The requirements of each role are listed below under each associated title. Consideration for each role will be based on qualifications. If you have the qualifications of any one of these three positions, we encourage you to apply.

The Infection Prevention Expert is considered to have expertise in Infection Prevention Expert. An IP Expert is expected to work autonomously and to serve as a mentor to other infection preventionists. 

The Associate Infection Preventionist is the entry-level position for Infection Prevention. A candidate for this position must have a sufficient healthcare background but requires only basic infection prevention/epidemiology knowledge, as the majority of training will occur on the job. 

The Surveillance Infection Prevention Specialist is a specialized position with a focus on infectious disease surveillance and reporting.  This role is expected to work in a predominantly autonomous fashion and should not require mentorship in their role. The role will work closely with other surveillance IP specialists and analysts as part of an overall system surveillance program.

Providence Providence St. Mary Medical Center are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Mary Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Shift: Full-Time position, 40 hours per week, Day Shift

Senior Infection Preventionist

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Lab Sciences, Microbiology, or related health sciences field    Or equivalent educ/experienceUpon hire: National Certified in Infection Control - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology 2 years of Healthcare related experience2 years of Epidemiology experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Lab Sciences, Microbiology, or related health sciences field    Or equivalent educ/experience10 or more years in Healthcare related experience10 or more years in Epidemiology experience

Associate Infection Preventionist

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Lab Sciences, Microbiology or related health science field    Or equivalent educ/experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Lab Sciences, Microbiology and related health science field Or equivalent educ/experienceUpon hire: a-IPC2 years of Healthcare and/or Epidemiology related experience

Infection Preventionist

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Lab Sciences, Microbiology or related health science field    Or equivalent educ/experienceWithin 1 year of hire: Certified in Infection Control - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology1 year of Healthcare Experience1 year of Epidemiology Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Lab Sciences, Microbiology or related health science field Or equivalent educ/experience4 years of Healthcare Experience2 years of Epidemiology Experience

Salary Range by Location:

Senior Infection Preventionist   Min: $48.65, Max: $76.80

Associate Infection Preventionist Min: $37.39, Max: $58.05

Infection Preventionist Min: $42.08, Max: $65.32

Why Join Providence? 

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.