Infection Prevention & Safety Officer
Job in
Valentine, Cherry County, Nebraska, 69201, USA
Listed on 2026-08-21
Listing for:
Cherry County Hospital
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-21
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Infection Control, Public Health, Infectious Disease/ Epidemiology
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Cherry County Hospital seeks an Infection Prevention & Safety Officer to lead hospital-wide infection control and safety programs in our rural critical access setting. This role develops and maintains evidence-based policies, conducts surveillance and data analysis, and ensures compliance with CDC, CMS, OSHA, and Joint Commission standards. The Officer educates staff on infection prevention, PPE, and hand hygiene; investigates infections and safety events;
and drives quality improvement initiatives. Working in a close-knit, interdisciplinary team, you will help safeguard patients, staff, and the community through proactive, patient-centered safety practices.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention and hospital safety policies and procedures.
- Conduct ongoing infection surveillance, data analysis, and reporting to leadership and regulatory bodies.
- Lead investigations of healthcare-associated infections and safety events, recommending corrective actions.
- Educate and train staff on infection control, PPE, hand hygiene, and safety best practices.
- Coordinate preparedness for outbreaks and emerging infectious diseases in collaboration with clinical teams.
- Audit clinical practices and environments to identify risks and drive quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with CDC, CMS, OSHA, and Joint Commission infection prevention and safety standards.
- Collaborate with nursing, medical staff, and support services to promote a culture of safety and accountability.
Required Skills
- Infection prevention protocols
- Hospital epidemiology
- CDC and CMS regulations
- Joint Commission standards
- OSHA and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens
- Data analysis and surveillance systems (e.g., NHSN)
- Root cause analysis
- Policy development and implementation
- Staff training and education
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Outbreak investigation
- Report writing and documentation
- PPE and isolation precautions
- Hand hygiene program management
- Quality improvement methodologies
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