Infection Prevention & Safety Officer

Location: Cherry County Hospital in Valentine, NE

Job Title: Infection Prevention & Safety Officer

Position: Full-time/ Salary

Compensation for RN or Compensation for Non-RN: Competitive wage based on experience

Benefit Eligible: Yes

Join Our Team - Infection Prevention & Safety Officer

Cherry County Hospital is seeking a dedicated Infection Prevention & Safety Officer to lead our hospital-wide infection prevention, workplace safety, and emergency preparedness programs. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient safety, employee well-being, and quality care in a rural Critical Access Hospital.

• Lead infection prevention and workplace safety initiatives


• Coordinate the hospital's Emergency Preparedness Program


• Monitor compliance with CMS, CDC, OSHA, and accreditation standards


• Conduct safety rounds, infection surveillance, and staff education


• Collaborate with leadership and clinical departments to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement


• Prepare for regulatory surveys, audits, and inspections

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare, Public Health, Safety, or a related field


• Minimum of two years of experience in healthcare safety, infection prevention, quality, or risk management preferred


• Critical Access Hospital or rural healthcare experience preferred


• CIC, CHSP, CEPS, or similar certification preferred


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  Minimum of 2 years of experience in healthcare safety, infection prevention, quality, or risk management preferred.
  


• Health and safety-related certification (e.g., CIC, CHSP, CEPS, or other relevant credential) preferred.

• Work alongside a collaborative and supportive healthcare team


• Make a direct impact on patient care, employee safety, and regulatory excellence


• Opportunity to lead meaningful quality and safety initiatives in a rural healthcare setting


• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

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  Health Insurance: Co-pay or HSA plan options - 100% employee premium paid
  


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  Dental Insurance: 100% employee premium paid
  


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  Vision Insurance: 100% employee premium paid
  


• 
  $50,000 Group Life Insurance with AD&D


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  Long-Term Disability: 100% employee premium paid
  


• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)


• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution


• Optional Supplemental Benefits: Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Life & AD&D, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance


• Retirement Plan: 457 Plan with Pre-Tax and Roth contribution options

If you're passionate about creating a safe, high-quality healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Cherry County Hospital team!

• Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing, healthcare, public health, safety, or related field required.


• 
  Minimum of 2 years of experience in healthcare safety, infection prevention, quality, or risk management preferred.
  


• Experience in a Critical Access Hospital or rural healthcare environment preferred.


• Health and safety-related certification (e.g., CIC, CHSP, CEPS, or other relevant credential) preferred.

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