What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employee Health Infection Prevention Nurse position at STRIDE Community Health Center?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
STRIDE Community Health Center, we’re dedicated to more than just providing healthcare—we’re committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and the communities we serve. As one of Colorado’s largest Federally Qualified Health Centers, we offer comprehensive services—including primary care, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, health education, and outreach—across our 13 clinics in the Denver Metro area.
With over 35 years of serving our community, our growing team is at the heart of this mission. We believe healthcare is about more than treating illness; it's about fostering wellness and addressing the unique needs of every person, ensuring that no one is left behind. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are ready for a career that transforms lives—including your own—STRIDE is the place for you.
General Purpose
The Employee Health Infection Prevention Nurse is responsible for facilitation and coordination of occupational health programs in partnership with human resources, safety and infection prevention and in alignment with legal, regulatory requirements and STRIDE business priorities. Serves as the organization’s resource in assuring knowledge and compliance with all governmental agency regulations dealing with safety, infection prevention, and wellness in the workplace. Acts as liaison between employees, supervisors, human resources, and the nursing department when addressing health, safety and infection prevention concerns. May also coordinate and lead respective activities designed to prevent, assess and treat injuries, infectious activities and/or hazardous exposures.
Essential Duties/Position Responsibilities
STRIDE VALUES:
The work environment for this role involves a combination of physical and mental demands encountered on a routine basis. Physically, the role may require lifting up to 40 lbs, as well as activities such as sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, walking, climbing stairs, and repetitive reaching. Mentally, the position involves analyzing, coordinating, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and applying interpersonal skills to perform essential job functions effectively.
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8 hours/day
This position is exempt and may require work outside standard hours/shifts and in excess of 40 hours in a workweek.
We offer a competitive salary/hourly range of $72,000 - $96,000, depending on your experience.
This range reflects STRIDE’s good faith estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting. The final salary for the selected candidate will be determined based on several factors, including experience, education, budget, internal equity, specialty, and training.
Why STRIDE?
Benefits
Join us for a fulfilling career with a comprehensive full-time benefits package that promotes professional growth, well-being, and financial security, including:
STRIDE is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
STRIDE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, providing reasonable accommodations as needed.
Health And Safety Commitment
To ensure the safety of our patients, staff, and communities, all new hires at STRIDE must receive an annual flu shot or provide an exemption, as well as undergo tuberculosis screening and testing.
Application submission closing date: Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Salary Description
$72,000 - $96,000
Full-time
Description
STRIDE Community Health Center, we’re dedicated to more than just providing healthcare—we’re committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and the communities we serve. As one of Colorado’s largest Federally Qualified Health Centers, we offer comprehensive services—including primary care, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, health education, and outreach—across our 13 clinics in the Denver Metro area.
With over 35 years of serving our community, our growing team is at the heart of this mission. We believe healthcare is about more than treating illness; it's about fostering wellness and addressing the unique needs of every person, ensuring that no one is left behind. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are ready for a career that transforms lives—including your own—STRIDE is the place for you.
General Purpose
The Employee Health Infection Prevention Nurse is responsible for facilitation and coordination of occupational health programs in partnership with human resources, safety and infection prevention and in alignment with legal, regulatory requirements and STRIDE business priorities. Serves as the organization’s resource in assuring knowledge and compliance with all governmental agency regulations dealing with safety, infection prevention, and wellness in the workplace. Acts as liaison between employees, supervisors, human resources, and the nursing department when addressing health, safety and infection prevention concerns. May also coordinate and lead respective activities designed to prevent, assess and treat injuries, infectious activities and/or hazardous exposures.
Essential Duties/Position Responsibilities
- Works with Nursing Leadership Team to establish and maintain programs.
- Establish protocols to respond to pandemics and communicable diseases within the workplace staying current on department of health guidance, regulatory requirements, recommending and implementing policy changes, maintaining oversight of employee illness, exposure and vaccine exemption management processes.
- Develop, implement, and optimize written infection prevention plan(s) appropriate for the Federally Qualified Health Center setting as informed by state and federal regulators, accreditation requirements, and best practices. Examples include but are not limited to: sterilization, dental waterline, bloodborne pathogens, respiratory protection, tuberculosis, COVID-19.
- Conduct ongoing surveillance/risk assessments.
- Performs new hire, new volunteer, and annual health assessments, immunizations to ensure employees are compliant with onboarding and ongoing employment requirements. Maintains summaries and reports required for employee annual updates and notifications of upcoming mandatory follow up visits.
- Gathers and presents statistical data to appropriate committees, executive team and other stakeholders as necessary.
- Perform accurate and timely documentation and maintain employee health records in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
- Conducts surveillance and follow-up of employee exposures to communicable diseases.
- Provides employee health services related to employee onboarding and annual requirements.
- Communicates pertinent information to appropriate staff regarding state/federal mandated health programs.
- Demonstrates sound clinical knowledge and judgement in assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of employees.
- Participates in applicable committees designed to oversee workplace safety, employee health and wellness as well as other applicable committees.
- Develop policies and procedures to align with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain oversight of the OSHA program including injury reporting, annual compliance requirements.
- Provide education to employees about hazards, workplace safety practices, MSDS, bloodborne pathogen program.
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
- Maintain patient/staff confidentiality in accordance with Federal and State law and organization policies.
- Pursue educational opportunities to stay current in the practice of Ambulatory and Infection Control/Prevention Nursing
- Will respond to potential infectious disease outbreaks within the organization and externally.
- Other duties as assigned.
STRIDE VALUES:
- Integrity: Doing the right thing even when no one is watching.
- Compassion: Meeting patients where they are with empathy.
- Accountability: Following through on our commitments.
- Respect: Valuing human dignity.
- Excellence: Embracing a growth mindset and striving for continuous improvement.
- Required: Bachelors of Science in Nursing
- Required: State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association.
- Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) preferred.
- Required: 1 year experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in employee health, occupational health, infection prevention to include injury and hazardous exposure management, immunizations, communicable diseases, knowledge of worker’s compensation procedures and regulations, knowledge of OSHA, FMLA, ADAAA Legislation.
- Interact positively and build rapport with patients, coworkers, and/or external contacts.
- Work independently and organize work in a manner that ensures accuracy and efficiency.
- Analyze and synthesize data to determine the appropriate solution to the issue at hand.
- Manage multiple projects or competing demands.
- Demonstrate an effective and sensitive response to the needs and concerns of STRIDE’s patient population.
- Handle sensitive information ethically and responsibly.
The work environment for this role involves a combination of physical and mental demands encountered on a routine basis. Physically, the role may require lifting up to 40 lbs, as well as activities such as sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, walking, climbing stairs, and repetitive reaching. Mentally, the position involves analyzing, coordinating, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and applying interpersonal skills to perform essential job functions effectively.
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8 hours/day
This position is exempt and may require work outside standard hours/shifts and in excess of 40 hours in a workweek.
We offer a competitive salary/hourly range of $72,000 - $96,000, depending on your experience.
This range reflects STRIDE’s good faith estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting. The final salary for the selected candidate will be determined based on several factors, including experience, education, budget, internal equity, specialty, and training.
Why STRIDE?
Benefits
Join us for a fulfilling career with a comprehensive full-time benefits package that promotes professional growth, well-being, and financial security, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA), including dependent care options
- 401(k) with matching
- Work-life balance
- NHSC Loan Repayment
- Tuition reimbursement and/or Continuing Medical Education (CME)
- No nights, weekends, or major holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discounts on top attractions, hotels, more
STRIDE is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
STRIDE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, providing reasonable accommodations as needed.
Health And Safety Commitment
To ensure the safety of our patients, staff, and communities, all new hires at STRIDE must receive an annual flu shot or provide an exemption, as well as undergo tuberculosis screening and testing.
Application submission closing date: Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Salary Description
$72,000 - $96,000
Salary : $72,000 - $96,000
