Registered Nurse, Infection Prevention & Employee Health

Registered Nurse, Infection Prevention & Employee Health – Grand Junction, CO | Monday–Friday 8am-5pm| $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
Location: Grand Junction, Colorado
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000
Pay Range: $36.20–$40.05/hour

Why Nurses Love This Role:

• Monday–Friday schedule
• No traditional hospital shift rotations
• Meaningful work supporting your team
• Providing nursing expertise, away from direct patient care
• Mission-driven nonprofit culture

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required.
• 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.

Licenses and Certifications:

• 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

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• 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.

Benefits & Perks:

• Mileage reimbursement of 65cents/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
  
  

At HopeWest, we hold strong core values that are followed internally with staff as well as in the daily care of our patients & their loved ones. Employees of HopeWest are ambassadors that help continue our strong reputation in the communities we serve. If you want to feel honor and pride in the work that you do, while supporting a meaningful mission, come join our HopeWest Team!

Together, through creativity, volunteerism, and philanthropy we change the experiences of aging, illness, and grief – one family at a time.

HopeWest honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. This position will remain open until filled.