Environment of Care/Security Manager

Bargaining Unit: Non Represented - Manager

Rate of Pay: $116,771 annually + DOE

SummaryManages and implement Environment of Care (EOC) regulations and compliance throughout the Health System. Participates on Security sub-committee and serves as Chair of Emergency Management subcommittee. Maintains all required records and information pertinent to the Environment of Care in the areas of Hazardous Materials, Utilities Management, Fire/Life Safety, Medical Equipment, Emergency Management, Safety and Security. Oversees day to day functions of physical and personal security and safety measures of patients, staff, and visitors/guests.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures all departments in all facilities are compliant in areas related to the Physical Environment, Life Safety, Security and Emergency Management as per ACHC, CMS, CDPH and applicable accreditation regulations.
• Prepares and maintains regulatory documents for constant survey readiness presentation to any Local, County, State, and/or Federal Inspector/Surveyor.
• Participates in Life Safety, Physical Environment and Emergency Management surveys, and develops and implements Plans of Corrections in a timely manner.
• Develops and maintains agendas for the EOC Committee and Security Sub-Committee meetings.
• Produces EOC minutes as well as the Annual EOC Report for the Board of Directors.
• Develops and maintains all EOC policies and procedures.
• Develops EOC related articles for the monthly employee newsletter (Pacesetter).
• Implements Alternate Life Safety assessments, implementing / tracking any needed measures.
• Schedules all regulatory contracted services along with corrective services when issues are found.
• Coordinates the Workplace Violence Prevention Program (WVPP) and participates in security assessments, trainings, and hazard corrections as necessary.
• Chairs Emergency Management Sub-committee monthly.
• Manages activities for TFHS emergency exercises. This includes gathering documentation from exercises as well as real events and developing After Action Reports.
• Manages Emergency Management training sessions such as Hospital Incident Command System, Hazmat Certifications and Ham Radio Certifications.
• Determines, budgets and replenishes necessary emergency supplies and coordinates with Nevada County for reimbursement of qualifying supplies using HPP Grant funds on a yearly basis.
• Leads coordination between the District and Local, County and State Emergency Management partners.
• Responds to emergency situations throughout the health system providing leadership in process and response.
• Provides direction for the day-to-day operation of the Security Officers.
• Assists in training of security officers contracted to the Health System
• Leads in the planning, policy development, implementation and documentation of Health System related security policies and procedures.
• Evaluates, budgets, implements, and manages Health System security features including but not limited to cameras, silent and intrusion alarms, and access security.
• Assists in the planning, policy development, implementation and documentation of Evacuation and Shelter in Place Operations.
• Work Place Violence Program - investigate and manage disruptive incidents, interface with law enforcement and State agencies when required, evaluate staff response, and manage staff training.
• Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.
• Complies with System policies and procedures.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Carries out supervisory responsibility in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, assigning, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; administering scheduling systems; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; enforcing policies and procedures.

Minimum Education/Experience
Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university or 3 or more years relevant experience

Required Licenses/Certifications
None

Other Experience/Qualifications
Required:

• International Association for healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Basic Training for health care Security Officer upon hire
• Must have exceptional organizational skills and be able to work independently, with little supervision.
• Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) trained
• Knowledge of NFPA, Life Safety Code, ACHC, and OSHA
• Healthcare accreditation survey experience