Employee Health/ Infection Control Nurse

Grand River Health Main Campus; Rifle (CO); On-site; USD 101,942,000 - 146,026,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hot springs payroll deductions

Gym memberships

Ski passes

Pet insurance

Outdoor recreation access

Job summary

Grand River Health in Rifle, CO is seeking an Employee Health/Infection Control Nurse to join the Infection Prevention Team. This full-time on-site role supports employee health, surveillance, and regulatory compliance across GRHD.

The RN must be licensed in Colorado and hold BLS; ACLS/PALS within 6 months. Prior clinical nursing experience is preferred. Comprehensive benefits and a clear pay range are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved nursing program is required.
• Current Colorado DORA RN license in good standing is required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification is required upon hire and maintained.
• ACLS and PALS certifications are required within 6 months and maintained.
• One year of professional nursing experience in a clinical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support hospital-wide employee health and infection prevention programs.
• Conduct pre-employment and annual health screenings including TB, vision, and N95 fit-testing.
• Administer and document immunizations (Influenza, COVID-19, Hepatitis B).
• Screen ill employees and perform point-of-care testing for common infections.
• Assist with infection surveillance, data collection, and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Infection prevention

Employee health

Nursing assessment

Regulatory compliance

Data collection

Education

RN degree

Job description

Employee Health/ Infection Control Nurse
FT Grand River Health | Rifle, CO

At Grand River, we are more than a hospital - we are neighbors taking care of neighbors proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on respect, friendliness, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care.

What You’ll Do

As part of the Infection Prevention Team, you’ll support hospital-wide employee health, infection prevention, surveillance, and regulatory compliance efforts to help keep our patients, staff, and community safe.

• Conduct pre-employment and annual health screenings, including TB testing, color vision testing, N95 fit-testing, and employee education.
• Administer and maintain accurate records of required and seasonal immunizations, including Influenza, COVID-19, and Hepatitis B.
• Screen ill employees and perform point-of-care testing for Influenza, COVID-19, strep, and other applicable infections.
• Support infection prevention education, PPE training, survey readiness, construction rounds, and organization-wide infection control initiatives.
• Assist with infection surveillance, data collection, regulatory reporting, and compliance with OSHA, CDC, CMS, and state and county health requirements.
• Perform a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a Registered Nurse who brings strong clinical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to supporting employee health and infection prevention across GRHD.

• Graduation from an approved nursing program required.
• Current Colorado DORA Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required upon hire and must be maintained throughout GRHD employment.
• AHA ACLS and PALS certifications required within 6 months of initial employment and must be maintained throughout GRHD employment.
• One year of professional nursing experience in a clinical setting preferred.

What We Offer:

• Pay Range:$35.58 -$50.82/hour (based on experience)
• Comprehensive Benefits:Medical, dental, vision, PTO from day one, extended illness time, retirement plan with match, and more.
• Perks:Payroll deductions for hot springs, gyms, ski passes, pet insurance, access to outdoor recreation, and more!

Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.

Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise.

Why Join Grand River Health?

As a special taxing district, we are accountable to our community, allowing us to prioritize exceptional patient-centered care over financial bottom lines. Our main hospital campus is located in picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.

OUR MISSION:

To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION:

To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.