Infection ControlSafety Coordinator

Join Our Team at Valley-Wide Health Systems Inc.

Valley-Wide Health Systems is seeking an Infection Control/Safety Coordinator to support infection prevention and safety efforts across the organization helping ensure a safe compliant environment for both patients and employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Support implementation and monitoring of infection prevention and safety policies to ensure compliance with CDC OSHA and other regulatory standards.
• Conduct infection control audits and monitoring activities including hand hygiene HAIs cleanliness and sterilization using evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with leadership and regional operations to implement infection prevention and safety practices across the organization.
• Participate in infection prevention safety and emergency preparedness committees including policy development and documentation.
• Monitor infection trends and risks across patient populations and regions and assist with reporting to county and state health departments.
• Assist with employee health initiatives including vaccination compliance workers compensation reporting and modified duty coordination.
• Support emergency preparedness planning drills and response activities in coordination with internal teams and regional health coalitions.
• Conduct safety inspections drills and training to support OSHA compliance and promote a culture of safety.
• Assist with investigation of safety events near misses and root cause analyses including development of corrective action plans.
• Support organizational readiness for regulatory surveys and accreditations including HRSA AAAHC and Operational Site Visits.

Requirements

• Licensed RN BSN Preferred
• Previous administrative responsibilities and experience in infectious control employeehealth and direct patient care.
• Maintains the highest level of professional ethics and confidentiality
• Displays a professional and positive attitude
• Enthusiasm toward the work and the mission of the organization
• Must be able to interact with patients courteously and calmly

Location & type of job: This job is a full-time onsite job located in Alamosa or La Junta Colorado.

Why Join Valley-Wide

Valley-Wide Health Systems Inc. is dedicated to providing high-quality patient-centered healthcare to all individuals across our multi-county service area in southern Colorado. As a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) we offer premier primary and preventive care through our 34 service sites strategically located in rural communities.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Free Health Insurance (additional plan options available)
• Employer-paid Air Ambulance Coverage (MASA)
• Employer-paid Basic Life LTD STD
• Retirement Match
• Health Dental Vision Insurance HRA FSA DCA Retirement Plan
• Paid Leave:
  • Vacation: 10 days accrued per year
  • Sick Leave: 12 days accrued per year
  • Holidays: 7 days per year 3 Floating Holidays

For more information and to apply visit our website: Valley-Wide Careers

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Valley-Wide Health Systems Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race color religion national origin sex age disability or any other status protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunity with hiring decisions based on job-related factors.

Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) For more information on employee rights under FMLA please visit: FMLA Employee Rights