Program Manager, Infection Prevention & Employee Health (RN)

Job Summary

The Infection Prevention & Employee Health Nurse (RN) leads HopeWest’s organization-wide Infection Prevention and Control Program and oversees employee health and safety practices related to infectious disease prevention. This role is responsible for infection surveillance, regulatory compliance, employee exposure management, immunization programs, and staff education across all service lines. The position partners closely with People Operations and Clinical Leadership to ensure a safe environment for employees, patients, and participants while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

About the Role

Works in a variety of environments, including administrative offices, clinical settings, and patient homes. Travels regularly between HopeWest locations, including regional offices and service areas (e.g., Grand Junction, Montrose, and other service sites), to support infection prevention activities, rounding, and staff education. Travels to off-site locations as needed for meetings, training, or regulatory activities. Subject to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions and frequent driving. Encounters a range of physical environments within patient homes, including varying levels of cleanliness, space limitations, and potential safety risks (e.g., fall hazards, fire safety concerns, environmental exposures). May be required to respond to urgent situations, including infectious disease exposures or outbreak investigations.

Responsibilities

• Leads HopeWest’s organization-wide Infection Prevention and Control Program
• Oversight of employee health and safety practices related to infectious disease prevention
• Infection surveillance
• Regulatory compliance
• Employee exposure management
• Immunization programs
• Staff education across all service lines
• Partners closely with People Operations and Clinical Leadership to ensure a safe environment for employees, patients, and participants
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required, Masters in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
• Infection prevention and/or employee health experience preferred
• 5-7 years of RN experience required.
• Minimum three (3) years hospice, PACE, geriatric care, home health/community-based nursing.
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Colorado
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred or willingness to obtain within 12–24 months
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and reliable transportation with adequate automobile insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years hospice, PACE, geriatric care, home health/community-based nursing.
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Colorado
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred or willingness to obtain within 12–24 months
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and reliable transportation with adequate automobile insurance

Skills

• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proficient in infection control protocols and procedures
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance

Benefits & Perks

• Mileage reimbursement of 65 cents/mile for work related driving
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance effective the first of the month following start date
• Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program
• Immediate accrual of PTO and medical leave
• Employer paid life insurance
• EAP & Disability
• 403b Retirement plan with up to 3% employer match
• 15% discount at Spoons Bistro & Bakery, and Heirlooms locations

Pay

$84,606–$93,600 salaried/exempt

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm