Part-Time Infection Preventionist RN — Impactful IP Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Free Parking

Paid time off

Education assistance

403(b) with employer matching

Wellness Program

Job summary

Community Hospital in Grand Junction, CO seeks an Infection Preventionist RN for a part-time, on-site role. The IP leads surveillance, case finding, analysis and education to prevent infections and ensure compliance with CDC, CMS, Joint Commission, and other standards.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, unrestricted CO license, CIC certification, and 3 years IP experience in acute care (5 years clinical).

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Case finding, surveillance, analysis and interpretation, reporting, inspection, education, consultation, and recommendations to prevent and control infections.
• Ensure Community Hospital meets Infection Prevention Standards by external agencies (CDC, CMS, Joint Commission, WHO, APIC, OSHA).
• Conduct ongoing surveillance using accredited criteria and support epidemiological studies to identify infection sources.
• Develop and update isolation techniques and procedures in line with current standards; ensure adherence to protect patients.
• Collaborate with CDPHE, Mesa County Health Department, CHA, and physician offices for Infection Prevention program.
• Inform CH facilities and environmental services of infection prevention activities and policy changes.
• Coordinate with Occ Health and departments for exposures to infection or disease processes.
• Advise on annual TB testing, Hepatitis immunization, annual influenza immunization and staff immunization status.
• Establish educational requirements for employees and coordinate with Education department for infection prevention training.

Skills

CIC Certification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Community Hospital in Grand Junction, CO seeks an Infection Preventionist RN for a part-time, on-site role. The IP leads surveillance, case finding, analysis and education to prevent infections and ensure compliance with CDC, CMS, Joint Commission, and other standards.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, unrestricted CO license, CIC certification, and 3 years IP experience in acute care (5 years clinical).