Infection Prevention & Safety Officer

Job overview

The Infection Prevention & Safety Officer role is onsite at Cherry County Hospital in Valentine, NE. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes the wage as competitive based on experience. The role supports hospital-wide infection prevention, workplace safety, and emergency preparedness at a rural Critical Access Hospital. The officer leads programs that promote patient safety, employee well-being, and quality care. Through surveillance, safety rounds, staff education, compliance monitoring, and coordination with leadership and clinical departments, the role supports continuous improvement and readiness for regulatory surveys, audits, and inspections.

What you'll do

• 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 and infection surveillance
• educate staff
• collaborate with leadership and clinical departments to promote safety and continuous improvement
• prepare for regulatory surveys, audits, and inspections.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

infection prevention

safety officer

hospital safety

emergency preparedness

infection surveillance

staff education

regulatory compliance

critical access hospital

valentine ne

cherry county hospital

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance with co-pay or HSA options, dental and vision insurance, group life insurance with AD&D, long-term disability, medical and dependent care FSAs, an HSA with employer contribution, optional supplemental benefits, and a 457 retirement plan.

Why this role

The posting lists a required associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing, healthcare, public health, safety, or a related field. Two years of relevant experience and certifications such as CIC, CHSP, or CEPS are preferred.

About the employer

Cherry County Hospital and Clinic- Main CCHpage is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.