Description 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. 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.