Infection Preventionist Registered Nurse (RN), Full-Time

Position Highlights:

• Job Type: Infection Preventionist RN
• Location: Community Hospital
• Schedule: Part-Time
• Application Deadline: Open until September 21, 2026 or until filled

Responsibilities:

• The IP role involves professional responsibilities in case finding, surveillance, analysis and interpretation, reporting, inspection, education, consultation, and recommendations to prevent and control infections.
• Responsible for assuring that CH meets Infection Prevention Standards applied by external agencies such as the CDC, CMS, the Joint Commission, WHO, APIC, OSHA and others.
• Conduct on-going surveillance using accredited external agency criteria pertinent to IP and supports epidemiological studies of specific problems or problem areas to determine the source of the problem.
• Develop, update and initiate isolations techniques and procedures in accordance with current standards of practice, rules, and regulations; ensure adherence with isolation techniques and procedures to provide optimum care to patients with healthcare acquired infections.
• Collaborates / networks with CDPHE, Mesa County Health Department, CHA, and physician offices when applicable to the Infection Prevention Program.
• Keeps CH facilities and environmental services informed of infection prevention activities and changes in policies and procedures, accordingly.
• Collaborates with Occ Health and department for individuals with potential exposures or actual exposures to infection or disease processes.
• Advise in annual requirements for TB testing, Hepatitis immunization of staff, annual influenza immunization for staff and assessing staff immunization status.
• Establishes educational requirements for employees regarding infection prevention and adjusts as needed to accommodate departmental requirements, working collaboratively with the education department to facilitate infection prevention education for CH.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Unrestricted Colorado Nursing License
• Current certification in Infection Control (CIC)
• Three (3) years Infection Prevention experience in an acute care setting, five (5) years clinical experience required

Compensation:

• $38.00 - $43.70 per hour, depending on education and experience.
• Discretionary bonuses, relocation expenses, merit increase, market adjustments, recognition bonuses, and other forms of discretionary compensation may be available.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Free Parking
• Paid time off
• Education assistance
• 403(b) with employer matching
• Wellness Program
• Additional benefits based on employment status

Additional Information:

• Relocation: Must relocate to Grand Junction, CO 81505 before starting work.
• Work Location: In-person/onsite

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