Infection Preventionist; In Person

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Here at Gunnison Valley Health, your good work will be rewarded. In addition to a competitive salary, a generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan, and a dollar for dollar 401(a) match, up to 3%, there are other great perks including:

• Up to $250 in your first year toward your unique Lifestyle Spending Account, matched retirement starting on day 1, and a dependent care matching plan
• A culture that values continuing education, backed up by a robust tuition reimbursement plan, and an all-access subscription to Linked In Learning and Headspace.
• Paid time off benefits with an accrual rate of 10.77% in your first year of employment
• Access to mental health, financial health and wellness as well as life coaching with our Employee Assistance Program
• Free nutrition consultations, and discounted fitness membership at Western Colorado University Fieldhouse
• Deep discounts on food and drink in the cafeteria
• No traffic, and a scenic commute to the office

Share your talents in providing compassionate and high quality patient care ensuring the well-being and comfort of patients while supporting the mission and goals. We need your expertise to keep our community healthy and thriving!

Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life. Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers. We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community.

This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office.

To be seriously considered for this role, you’ll need to have:

• Education:
  
  A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in nursing, public health, microbiology, medical technology, epidemiology, or related healthcare field.
• Experience:
  
  Primary professional training in nursing, medical technology, microbiology, epidemiology or related field. Specialized training in Infection Prevention preferred.
• Licenses/Certification:
  Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required within 2 years of hire.

We are committed to improving the health of our community by delivering exceptional care and services. As part of the team in the Employee Health Department, you will:

• Implements components of the organization-wide Infection Prevention and Control Program under the direction of the Director of Infection Prevention & Employee Health.
• Conducts infection surveillance using CDC and NHSN definitions across Gunnison Valley Health, including Long-Term Care, Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), and Outpatient Clinic settings.
• Analyzes infection surveillance data and prepares reports for relevant committees and Quality leadership.
• Participates in outbreak investigation, mitigation, and public health reporting.
• Conducts infection prevention rounds in clinical and procedural areas.
• Evaluates sterilization, high-level disinfection, environmental cleaning, and safe injection practices.
• Assists in maintaining compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation (42 CFR 482.42), Long-Term Care F880 requirements, and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment regulations.
• Supports accreditation readiness activities aligned with Joint Commission and AAAHC standards.
• Maintains current knowledge of evolving CDC, CMS, and accreditation standards.
• Escalates identified regulatory or infection control risks to the Director of Infection Prevention & Employee Health.
• Conducts environmental infection prevention assessments in assigned settings.

Monday-Friday, 36 hours/week

• Occasionally (1-33%) - reaching, reach across midline, crouching/squatting, stooping, stairs, lifting (0-20 lbs), carrying (0-20 lbs), pushing/pulling (20-50 lbs)
• Frequently (34-66%) - standing, walking, sitting, change position, handling, pinching
• Continuously (37-100%) - must be able to see with corrective eyewear,…