Location: Aspen, CO Position Type: Full time Requisition Number: JR Description: We are currently hiring for a full time Infection Prevention Specialist within the Medical Staff Quality department here at Aspen Valley Health. Work Shift: Days - 8 Hour Compensation Range: $39.26 - $62.82Night and weekend shift differentials up to $10 per hour! The compensation range listed is an estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on your qualifications including years of experience performing similar work, level of formal education in a relevant field of study, and any professional certifications related to the position. Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice. Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN); Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) strongly preferred. 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. Preferred Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or willingness to obtain within an agreed timeframe. Experience with NHSN reporting platform. Prior experience in a quality, risk management, or performance improvement role. Epic experience We will consider equivalent combinations of experience and education for certain jobs. If you don't meet the job requirements as listed, but you believe you possess equivalent experience or education, you are encouraged to apply. Position Overview: The Infection Prevention Nurse is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the hospital's infection prevention and control program in accordance with CMS Conditions of Participation for Critical Access Hospitals, CDC/NHSN guidelines, state health department regulations, and Joint Commission accreditation standards. This role also carries some quality support responsibilities, working across departments to monitor performance metrics, support survey readiness, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. What to Love: Aspen Valley Health has earned numerous accolades and awards, which are a tribute to the tradition of high-tech, high-touch care we provide for our patients. What We Offer: Our comprehensive benefits package can be viewed here. Continuing education, professional development, and tuition assistance. Healthcare as low as $46 per month, plus an additional 50% off of all AVH services for you AND your family! All preventative services covered at 100%, zero copay. Virtual and robust mental health resources available. Earn up to 22 days PTO within your first year. Rollover what you don’t use. Bereavement Leave that covers miscarriages, extended family, and pets. Robust Paid Medical and Family Leave. Weeks 1-6 are paid at 100% for parental or personal illness/injury. You will be automatically enrolled into the 457b plan at 6% to kick start your retirement savings. In addition, AVH matches 50% of your 457b contributions up to a max of 3% of earnings each pay period into our 401a plan. In lieu of Social Security, AVH contributes 7.5% of your annual salary each year to the Cash Balance Pension Plan. This means you are no longer paying social security taxes out of your paycheck! (Your take home will be much higher!) Housing assistance - We provide resources to establish roots in the Roaring Fork Valley. Employee referral bonuses. Discounted ski passes! Transportation discounts and carpool incentives. Environment and Culture: Aspen Valley Health is a twenty-five-bed community hospital that represents the best of two worlds — the warmth and friendliness of a small town and the technical expertise of a major medical center. "I love the people, the sense of family and community on this team and in a broader sense across the hospital as a whole. I have worked for a HUGE corporation, and this is so much better It’s like CHEERS, where everybody knows your name." - Stacy "I love the flexibility that this job gives me, and the people I get to connect with and learn from. The job is challenging and ever-changing, which helps keep my brain sharp! AVH has been a great company to work for over the last 8 years, and it shows in how employees are valued and cared for." - Melissa “The team members are incredibly dedicated to the delivery of care for our patients, to helping our staff feel valued and supported, and to the fiscal health of the hospital. They also genuinely care about each other, are able to laugh at themselves, and tease each other because there is a basis of trust and mutual support. I have laughed so hard at meetings that I have actually cried.” - Diana It's no surprise that our retention rate is BETTER than 90% of all other hospitals in the country! This application will close once a qualified candidate is successfully hired. Compensation details: Hourly Wage PI716c4af3ec d24ad0b8-823f-4e68-a ccdf7392