Infection Prevention & Safety Officer*
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Overview
Job Description
Location: Cherry County Hospital in Valentine, NE
Job Title: Infection Prevention & Safety OfficerPosition: Full-time/ Salary
Compensation for RN: Competitive wage based on experience
Compensation for Non-RN: Competitive wage based on experienceBenefit 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.
Position Highlights
- 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
- 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.
Why Join Cherry County Hospital?
- 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
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Health Insurance: Co-pay or HSA plan options – 100% employee premium paid
- Dental Insurance: 100% employee premium paid
- Vision Insurance: 100% employee premium paid
- $50,000 Group Life Insurance with AD&D
- 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!
Requirements:- 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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