Infection Prevention & Safety Officer

Cherry County Hospital & Clinic; Valentine (NE); On-site; USD 143,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Cherry County Hospital in Valentine, NE, seeks an Infection Prevention & Safety Officer to lead hospital-wide infection prevention, workplace safety, and emergency preparedness programs.

This rural Critical Access Hospital role focuses on patient safety, employee wellbeing, and regulatory excellence, with opportunities to drive quality initiatives and improve outcomes for the community.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing, healthcare, public health, safety, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in healthcare safety, infection prevention, quality, or risk management preferred.
• Critical Access Hospital or rural healthcare experience preferred.
• Health and safety-related certification (e.g., CIC, CHSP, CEPS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Infection prevention

Workplace safety

Healthcare quality

Risk management

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Description

Location: Cherry County Hospital in Valentine, NE

Job Title: Infection Prevention & Safety Officer

Position: Full-time/ Salary

Compensation for RN: Starting at $89.50 (based on experience)

Compensation for Non-RN: Starting at $68.80 (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.

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

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

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.

Salary Description

$68.80 (based on experience)