Director, Infection Prevention & Caregiver Health

$147,721 - $221,603 / year

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Job Description

Lead with Purpose. Advance Caregiver Safety. Transform Healthcare.

Director, Infection Prevention & Caregiver Health

PeaceHealth | Springfield, Oregon

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.

As a Director of Infection Prevention & Caregiver Health, you’ll play a critical leadership role in protecting the well-being of caregivers, patients, and visitors across multiple facilities. This is a unique opportunity to lead at both a strategic and operational level—driving programs that prevent illness and injury, ensure regulatory excellence, and foster a culture of safety across the organization.

Why This Role Matters

This role ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and accrediting bodies while promoting health and safety to prevent illness, injury, and disease transmission among patients, caregivers, and visitors. The Director develops and implements both long- term and short-term operational strategies to achieve strategic priorities for the system, and drives quality, service, and regulatory compliance. This position collaborates with system leadership, community executive teams, and interdisciplinary departments to achieve excellence in infection prevention and caregiver health outcomes. Represents both functions in incident command structures and ensures continuous readiness for regulatory surveys.

Key Responsibilities

Executes the strategic direction for infection prevention and caregiver health programs in assigned region, including oversight of committees, annual plans, and compliance initiatives.
Manages staffing, scheduling, and performance development for assigned teams. Clearly delineates responsibilities and decision‑making authority among community managers and caregiver safety faciliators to ensure efficient operations, clear escalation pathways, and regulatory compliance.
Supports system standardization, stewardship, and continuous quality improvement in infection prevention and caregiver safety programs.
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.
Oversees infection prevention program, caregiver vaccination programs, respiratory protection compliance, OSHA/BLS recordkeeping, ergonomic, and safe patient handling initiatives.
Directs response to emerging infectious diseases and exposure investigations.
Takes responsibility for developing, monitoring, and maintaining the program budget while evaluating performance outcomes, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines and sustained operational effectiveness.
Collaborates with Quality, Patient Safety, Regulatory, Clinical Risk, and Human Resources to align safety initiatives and caregiver support programs.
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.
Participates in on call rotation as needed.

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 & Safety, Public Health (MPH), 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

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

Collaborative, people-centered leadership style
Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills
Knowledge of infection prevention, regulatory, and occupational health standards
Proficiency with clinical systems and Microsoft Office

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 $147,721-$221,603
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

Live Where Nature and Community Thrive – Springfield, OR

Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley and neighboring Eugene, Springfield offers a balanced lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty:

Close access to rivers, forests, and scenic trails—perfect for hiking, biking, kayaking, and fishing
Easy day trips to the Oregon Coast, Cascade Mountains, and wine country
A growing local scene with breweries, restaurants, arts, and community events
Home to the University of Oregon nearby, adding energy, culture, and innovation
A welcoming, family-friendly community with a strong sense of connection

The Pacific Northwest lifestyle combines outdoor adventure, creativity, and sustainability—making Springfield an ideal place to live, work, and lead.

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.

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