Infection Control/Safety Coordinator

VALLEY-WIDE HEALTH SYSTEMS INC • Alamosa, CO

1d • $57,784 - $72,230 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Licensed RN, BSN Preferred
• Previous administrative responsibilities and experience in infectious control, employee health, 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

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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level