Infection Prevention & Safety Officer
$186,160–$186,160 year
On-siteValentine, Nebraska, United States
Valentine, Nebraska, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$186,160–$186,160 yearBachelors DegreeStartup
Full TimeBachelors DegreeStartup
Job Summary
Lead hospital-wide infection prevention, workplace safety, and emergency preparedness initiatives at Cherry County Hospital. Responsibilities include coordinating the Emergency Preparedness Program, monitoring CMS, CDC, OSHA, and accreditation standards, conducting safety rounds and infection surveillance, delivering staff education, collaborating with leadership to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement, and preparing for regulatory surveys, audits, and inspections.
Required Qualifications
- 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.
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.