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WorkSource Oregon Clinical Services Director & Infection Control Officer in SALEM, Oregon
Health Career Fair- May 9- 11AM - 2:PM Northwest Human Services is a non-profit leader in providing advocacy, quality healthcare and social services in Marion and Polk counties since 1970. Northwest Human Services is currently seeking a Clinical Services Director and Infection Control Officer to join our Team at our West Salem Clinic in Salem, Oregon! Are you an experienced healthcare leader interested in improving the lives of the underserved, homeless, LGBTQ, or refugee populations? We are a fully integrated Federally Qualified Health Center with locations in west Salem and Monmouth. Our collaborative care teams are mission driven and provide patients with primary care, psychiatry, therapy, case management, and dental services. In this role, the Clinical Services Director is responsible for organizing and overseeing all nursing operations of the agency including multiple sites and service lines. They will design workflow systems, assign, and delegate tasks, coordinate vaccine schedules and department staff meetings, and maintain compliance standards for OHSA, HRSA, FTCA, Joint Commission, HIPAA, and our CCO\'s. LOCATION: West Salem Clinic \| 1233 Edgewater St NW \| Salem, Oregon 97304 POSITION STATUS: Full-time Salaried \| Monday \' Friday \| 8:00 am \' 5:00 pm SIGN-ON BONUS: \$5,000.00 (Internal candidates that are currently employed here at NWHS are not eligible for a sign-on bonus.) SPECFIC DUTIES: Directs workflow of nursing staff. Maintains appropriate standards of care and develops new processes in response to the changing needs of the clinic. Ensures staffs compliance to workflow expectations including agency policies & procedures. Supports medical outreach efforts to clients across different programs. Maintains the clinical integrity of the nursing staff through critical application screening and interviewing to ensure new team members fit the culture of the agency and are well qualified. Participates as an active member of the Leadership team through open communication, critical thinking, and a team focused positive attitude. Oversees the performance of staff performing waived testing (glucometer and A1c), following specific protocol. QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of state-approved school of nursing. Possess current Oregon RN license. At least 3 years of supervisory experience required. Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making. Good interpersonal, communication, team building, and conflict resolution skills. Ability to interact effectively and courteously with patients and staff from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Bilingual skills in English/Spanish preferred, but not required. Valid Oregon Driver\'s License and proof of automobile insurance. Language skill requirement or preference: Able to speak Spanish preferred. Able to read Spanish preferred. Able to write Spanish preferred. Many monolingual Spanish speaking patients and clients.