Infection Prevention Program Manager

Job Summary:

The Infection Prevention Program Manager serves as the operational lead for infection prevention and environment of care (EOC) activities across the CU School of Medicine Community Practice Division (CPD). This role supports patient and staff safety by implementing and sustaining evidence-based infection prevention practices, conducting routine surveillance and auditing, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory standards across ambulatory clinic sites.

The Program Manager leads EOC rounding and remediation support, manages communicable disease reporting obligations to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), coordinates outbreak vigilance and response, and oversees EOC log compliance in clinic spaces. In addition to core infection prevention responsibilities, this role provides cross-coverage support to the Education and Compliance team as needed, serving as an operational partner to advance staff education, onboarding, and compliance activities across CPD.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads ambulatory infection prevention program, including audits, policy development, and regulatory compliance across approximately 60 clinic sites.

• Conducts environment of care rounds, maintains EOC logs, and partners with clinic leadership to identify and resolve deficiencies.

• Manages communicable disease reporting obligations to CDPHE and coordinates outbreak surveillance and response.

• Develops and delivers IP education for clinic staff, including onboarding, annual competencies, and just-in-time training.

• Serves as a subject matter expert and consultative resource for clinic staff, practice managers, and medical directors on infection prevention and EOC standards.

• Provides cross-coverage support to the Education and Compliance team as operational needs require.

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of four (4) days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

Community Practice Medicine, housed within the School of Medicine at the University of Colorado, is seeking trained medical professionals to join our growing team. With clinics spanning from Longmont to Castle Rock, we offer a wide variety of opportunities. Specialty areas include, but are not limited to, Orthopedics, Vascular Surgery, OBGYN, Internal Medicine, Urology, Psychiatry, and many more!

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 15/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program.

• At least four (4) years of nursing experience in a clinical setting, with demonstrated focus on infection prevention, education, or patient safety.

  • Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be able to travel to alternate locations assigned.

• Must be able to work in person.

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Colorado.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC), or active pursuit of certification.

• One (1) year of leadership/supervisory experience in a clinical setting.

• Master's degree in nursing, public health, healthcare administration, or related field.

• Experience in an ambulatory or multi-site healthcare setting.

• Experience conducting environment of care rounds or infection prevention audits.

• Experience with communicable disease surveillance and public health reporting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of ambulatory infection prevention principles, EOC standards, and communicable disease reporting requirements.

• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across geographically distributed clinic sites.

• Ability to conduct audits, interpret findings, and develop practical corrective action plans with clinic teams.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including documentation of rounding findings, regulatory reports, and presentations to leadership.

• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative working relationships with clinic staff, practice managers, medical directors, and external regulatory partners.

• Ability to recognize and respond to urgent infectious disease or outbreak situations in a calm, organized, and evidence-based manner.

• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with evolving infection prevention science and regulatory requirements.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with electronic health record documentation.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to the listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Chelsea Campbell, chelsea.r.campbell@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until the position is filled. For best consideration, apply by June 13, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $85,068 to $113,992.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine-preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety-sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.