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Job description
Description:
Location: Cherry County Hospital in Valentine, NE
Job Title: Infection Prevention & Safety Officer
Position: Full-time/ Salary
Compensation for RN: Competitive wage based on experience
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.
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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