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Voluntary Infection Control Jobs in Portland, OR

Multnomah County

Dental Hygienist - On Call

Gresham, OR · On-site

$40.25 - $53/hr

Maintain chain of infection control during care and charting and take responsibility for infection ... We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and ...

Multnomah County

Dental Hygienist - On Call

Portland, OR · On-site

$40.25 - $53/hr

Maintain chain of infection control during care and charting and take responsibility for infection ... We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and ...

The Portland Clinic

Pre/Post Operative RN

Tigard, OR · On-site

Safety Committee, Infection Control). * 16. Participate in orienting new staff. * 17. Understand ... Voluntary benefits: Life/AD&D, Dependent Life/AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness ...

PORTLAND CLINIC

Pre/Post Operative RN

Portland, OR · On-site

Safety Committee, Infection Control). * 16.Participate in orienting new staff. * 17.Understand ... Voluntary benefits: Life/AD&D, Dependent Life/AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness ...

The Portland Clinic

Pre/Post Operative RN

Tigard, OR · On-site

$41.48 - $60.23/hr

Safety Committee, Infection Control). * 16. Participate in orienting new staff. * 17. Understand ... Voluntary benefits: Life/AD&D, Dependent Life/AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness ...

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How much do voluntary infection control jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for voluntary infection control in Portland, OR is $143.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52.79 and $203.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Voluntary Infection Control vs Infection Prevention Specialist?

AspectVoluntary Infection ControlInfection Prevention Specialist
CertificationsCPR, OSHA training, basic infection controlCPH, CIC, or similar certifications
Work EnvironmentHealthcare facilities, clinics, labsHospitals, public health agencies, clinics
Employer & Industry UsageOften volunteer or part-time roles in healthcareFull-time roles in healthcare and public health

Voluntary Infection Control typically involves basic infection prevention tasks often performed on a volunteer basis or with minimal certification. Infection Prevention Specialists usually hold advanced certifications and work full-time in healthcare settings to develop and implement infection control policies. While both roles focus on preventing infections, Infection Prevention Specialists have more specialized training and responsibilities.

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Staff Development / Infection Preventionist RN - SNF Avamere Oregon City

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC

Oregon City, OR • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Infection Preventionist RN
Status: Full-Time
Schedule: Days, (shares on-call rotation with other nurse managers
Location: Avamere Rehab of Oregon City, 1400 Division St, Oregon City, OR 97045
Apply at www.TeamAvamere.com
Job Summary
The Infection Preventionist responsibility is to develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention and control programs, educate staff, and investigate outbreaks to minimize healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and promote a safe environment for residents and staff
Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities
Surveillance and Outbreak Management:
  • Actively monitor infection trends by collecting and analyzing data on healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
  • Investigate suspected outbreaks of infectious diseases, including rapid response to potential cases.
  • Implement appropriate control measures to contain outbreaks, such as isolation and cohorting procedures.

Staff Education and Training:
  • Provide ongoing infection prevention training for all staff members, including direct care staff, nurses, and administrative personnel.
  • Conduct in-service programs on proper hand hygiene, PPE usage, standard precautions, and transmission-based precautions.
  • Assess staff competency related to infection control practices.

Compliance and Quality Assurance:
  • Conduct regular facility inspections to ensure adherence to infection prevention protocols.
  • Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements regarding infection control practices.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure consistency in infection prevention practices across the facility.

Collaboration and Communication:
Work closely with the nursing staff, medical director, and administrative team to address infection control concerns.
Communicate infection prevention updates and relevant information to staff members and residents/families.
Participate in local and state infection control networks to stay current on best practices.
Requirements
  • Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state, BSN preferred.
  • Must maintain and have an active CPR/BLS during employment.
  • Prefer experience in long term care, geriatric rehab, sub-acute and or critical care clinical setting.
  • Experience in electronic medical records documentation.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Abilit to design and deliver effective training programs.
  • Knowledge of CMS, State and Federal regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Certified Infection Preventionist (CIC) preferred credential.
  • Thorough understanding of infection control principles and practices, including transmission routes and standard precautions.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills to effectively educate and collaborate with staff at all levels.

Benefits
At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
  • Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
  • 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
  • EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
  • Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
  • Generous employee referral bonus program.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
  • Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

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