Infection Prevention Nurse - CIC | Acute Care Impact

Community Hospital, Grand Junction, Colorado; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Free Parking

Paid time off

Education assistance

403(b) with employer matching

Wellness Program

Job summary

Community Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado seeks a dedicated Infection Prevention Specialist. The role drives case finding, surveillance, and interpretation to prevent infections, ensuring adherence to CDC, CMS, Joint Commission, WHO, APIC, and OSHA standards.

You will lead education and collaboration with clinical and environmental teams. Required are a Nursing degree and CIC certification, plus 3 years IP experience in acute care and 5 years clinical background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing is required.
• Current CIC certification required.
• Minimum three years infection prevention experience in acute care, plus five years clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct case finding, surveillance, analysis, interpretation and reporting to prevent and control infections.
• Ensure Community Hospital meets external infection prevention standards (CDC, CMS, Joint Commission, WHO, APIC, OSHA).
• Perform ongoing surveillance and support epidemiologic studies to identify infection sources.
• Develop and update isolation techniques and procedures in line with current practice and regulations.
• Collaborate with CDPHE, Mesa County Health Department, CHA and physicians on infection prevention programs.
• Inform facilities and environmental services of infection prevention activities and policy changes.
• Coordinate with Occupational Health for exposures and immunization status.
• Advise on TB testing, hepatitis immunization and annual influenza immunization for staff.
• Set educational requirements for employees on infection prevention in collaboration with the education department.

Skills

Infection prevention

Clinical nursing experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

CIC Certification

Job description

Community Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado seeks a dedicated Infection Prevention Specialist. The role drives case finding, surveillance, and interpretation to prevent infections, ensuring adherence to CDC, CMS, Joint Commission, WHO, APIC, and OSHA standards.

You will lead education and collaboration with clinical and environmental teams. Required are a Nursing degree and CIC certification, plus 3 years IP experience in acute care and 5 years clinical background.