Director, Infection Prevention & Caregiver Health - Central Services

Description

Job Description

Lead with Purpose. Advance Caregiver Safety. Transform Healthcare.

Director, Infection Prevention & Caregiver Health -Central Services

PeaceHealth | Vancouver, Washington

Make a Meaningful Impact—Every Day

At PeaceHealth, we believe the health of our caregivers is essential to the health of our communities. As a mission-driven, not-for-profit healthcare system, we are committed to compassionate care, innovation, and creating safer environments for both patients and caregivers.

We’re seeking a collaborative, forward-thinking Director of Infection Prevention & Caregiver Health – Central Services to lead a high-impact, system-level function. In this role, you’ll shape strategy, drive performance, and bring together teams across disciplines to advance safety, compliance, and wellness programs that touch thousands of caregivers.

Why This Role Matters

It’s an opportunity to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for centralized services for Caregiver Health & Safety and Infection Prevention programs. Supervises team of program managers and caregiver health RNs centralizing services to ensure regulatory compliance and strong performance. Accountable for program outcomes, budget stewardship, and development of revenue-generating occupational health services lines.

What You’ll Do

As Director, you will:

• Provides functional and operational oversight of centralized program managers and remote caregiver health nursing operations, ensuring clear accountability for system standards, deliverables, and outcome
• Develops and prioritizes strategic safety initiatives in collaboration Quality, Patient Safety, Regulatory, Clinical Risk, and Human Resources to align safety initiatives and caregiver support programs.
• In collaboration with system strategy and operational leaders, designs and manages ongoing integration of ZoomCare and PeaceHealth occupational health services to meet the needs of both organizations.
• Develops and expands occupational health revenue streams at the direction of the system director.
• Supports system standardization, stewardship, and continuous quality improvement in infection prevention and caregiver health & safety programs by providing oversight of analytics, surveillance, and reporting for injury prevention, exposure management, HAI metrics, and program compliance.
• Partners with system leadership and community executives to lead initiatives that improve caregiver and patient safety, regulatory compliance, and adherence to occupational health and infection prevention standards.
• Responsible for developing, monitoring, and maintaining the program budget while evaluating performance outcomes, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines and sustained operational effectiveness.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and performance development for assigned teams.
• Provides oversight for compliance with federal and state OSHA requirements and occupational health guidelines. while ensuring regulatory readiness for OSHA, CDC, CMS, and accreditation reviews in assign areas.
  
  

What You Bring

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, Occupational Health & Safety, Public Health, or related field (plus equivalent experience)
• Master’s degree in nursing, Occupational Health, Public Health, or related field (plus equivalent experience) —or willingness to obtain within 3 years
  
  

Experience

• 7 years in healthcare or related field (e.g., public health)
• 5 years in leadership, including managing teams and programs
  
  

Certifications

• One of the following (or ability to obtain within 1 year):
• Certified in Infection Control (CIC)
• Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP)
• Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN)
  

Skills

• Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills
• Experience with regulatory compliance and safety standards
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and drive improvements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and clinical systems
  
  

Why PeaceHealth

Mission-Driven Culture

Rooted in a legacy of compassionate care, PeaceHealth values respect, inclusion, collaboration, and excellence. You’ll work alongside leaders who are deeply committed to making a difference in the lives of patients and caregivers.

Comprehensive Benefits

PeaceHealth offers a competitive and holistic benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Annual salary range is $140,899 - $211,328.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plans with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• Wellness programs and caregiver support resources
• Relocation assistance
  
  

Life in Vancouver, Washington & the Pacific Northwest

Located just across the river from Portland, Vancouver offers the perfect blend of urban access and natural beauty. Enjoy:

• No state income tax in Washington
• Proximity to mountains, forests, rivers, and the Pacific Coast
• A vibrant food, arts, and culture scene nearby
• Year-round outdoor recreation—hiking, biking, skiing, and more
• A welcoming, family-friendly community
  
  

The Pacific Northwest is known for its innovation, sustainability, and quality of life—making it an ideal place to live, work, and thrive.

Join Us

If you’re a strategic leader who is passionate about advancing caregiver safety, driving innovation, and making a system-wide impact, we encourage you to apply.

PeaceHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusive hiring and belonging.