Infection Prevention Specialist, Medical Staff Quality

Aspen Valley Health

Infection Prevention Specialist strengthening Aspen Valley Health’s community hospital infection control program. Monitoring quality metrics, survey readiness, and continuous improvement across departments.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeAspen • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $39 - $63 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in infection prevention and control, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and driving quality improvement initiatives. Proficient in managing performance metrics and supporting survey readiness in a clinical nursing environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Registered Nurse (RN) LicenseInfection Control PrinciplesCMS Conditions of ParticipationCertification in Infection Control (CIC)NHSN Reporting Platform

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Hard Skills

Clinical Nursing ExperienceEpidemiology BasicsRegulatory FrameworksPerformance ImprovementQuality Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Organizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Epic

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)Certification in Infection Control (CIC)

Industry Keywords

Infection Prevention and Control ProgramCMS CoPsCDC/NHSN GuidelinesJoint Commission Accreditation StandardsSurvey Readiness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, implement, and monitor the hospital's infection prevention and control program
Ensure compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation for Critical Access Hospitals, CDC/NHSN guidelines, state health department regulations, and Joint Commission accreditation standards
Support quality activities across departments
Monitor performance metrics
Support survey readiness
Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Minimum 2–3 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in an acute care or critical access hospital setting
Strong understanding of infection control principles, epidemiology basics, and regulatory frameworks (CMS CoPs, CDC/NHSN)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting data to committees and leadership
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple regulatory deadlines independently
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or willingness to obtain within an agreed timeframe (preferred)
Experience with NHSN reporting platform (preferred)
Prior experience in a quality, risk management, or performance improvement role (preferred)
Epic experience (preferred)
Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered for certain jobs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Continuing education, professional development, and tuition assistance
Healthcare as low as $46 per month
50% off all AVH services for you and your family
Preventative services covered at 100%, zero copay
Virtual and robust mental health resources
Up to 22 days PTO within your first year, with rollover
Bereavement Leave covering miscarriages, extended family, and pets
Paid Medical and Family Leave; weeks 1–6 paid at 100% for parental or personal illness/injury
Automatic enrollment into the 457b plan at 6%
50% match of 457b contributions up to 3% of earnings into the 401a plan
AVH contributes 7.5% of annual salary to the Cash Balance Pension Plan
Housing assistance and resources for establishing roots in the Roaring Fork Valley
Employee referral bonuses
Discounted ski passes
Transportation discounts and carpool incentives