Infection Preventionist / Nurse Manager in Wheat Ridge, Colorado at American Baptist Homes of the Midwest

Infection Preventionist / Nurse Manager (RN) – Senior Living
$96,000–$106,000/year | Full-Time Days
Mountain Vista Senior Living | Colorado

Mountain Vista Senior Living is hiring an Infection Preventionist / Nurse Manager (RN) to lead infection prevention initiatives while overseeing clinical operations and ensuring high-quality resident care within our community. This leadership role offers competitive pay, a consistent weekday schedule, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on resident outcomes, staff education, and campus-wide safety.

If you are a strong clinical leader who is passionate about infection prevention, regulatory compliance, and resident-centered care, we’d love to meet you.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Competitive Pay: $96,000–$106,000/year (credit for experience)
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday day shift hours with on-call availability required
• Mission-Driven Work: Lead initiatives that directly impact resident safety and quality of care
• Supportive Team Culture: Work within a collaborative, resident-focused environment
• Leadership Opportunity: Oversee nursing operations while guiding infection prevention practices
• Professional Growth: Ongoing education and leadership development opportunities
• Fast Hiring Process: Apply today and hear back within 48 hours

What You’ll Do

• Lead and oversee the infection prevention and control program across the community
• Monitor infection trends and implement corrective actions as needed
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and facility infection control standards
• Coordinate immunization tracking, reporting, and verification
• Educate and train staff on infection prevention practices and protocols
• Oversee and direct the delivery of high-quality clinical care and services
• Supervise daily nursing activities and support clinical staff across all shifts
• Promote residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary leadership teams to support safe clinical operations
• Implement procedures aligned with state and federal regulations and best practices
• Lead by example in supporting the mission and values of the organization

Required Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Active RN license required
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical and supervisory experience in a healthcare setting
• At least 1 year of experience in infection prevention or infection control preferred
• Strong understanding of infection prevention standards and regulations
• Current CPR certification required
• Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Geriatric care experience strongly preferred
• Experience educating and mentoring clinical staff
• Organized, proactive, and detail-oriented approach to leadership

Benefits for Qualified Employees

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403(b) with Discretionary Employer Match
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Ready to Apply?

Join a team where your leadership and clinical expertise help protect and improve the lives of residents every day.
Apply today to become an Infection Preventionist / Nurse Manager (RN) at Mountain Vista Senior Living.

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To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.