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.

Job Tags

Full time, Seasonal work

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