GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This job is responsible for leading, managing, and coordinating Life Safety and Environment of Care as it applies to Facility's Emergency Preparedness. Leads the safety and emergency management functions and serves as the officer for these respective areas.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform management responsibilities to include, but are not limited to: involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity. Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority 20%.
• Directs and ensures compliance with all authorities having jurisdiction (Safety, Fire and Life Safety regulations 20%
• Maintains scheduling of Vendors Performing Life Safety & Environment of Care testing/ Inspection 20%
• Maintain all Life Safety & Environment of Care Paperwork per Joint Commission Standards 20%
• Leads the Environment of Care Committee, Safety Committee, Disaster Committee, and serves as the hospital's Emergency Preparedness Coordinator 10%
• Manage Fire Drills and Perform Fire Door Inspections and interim Life Safety Assessments 10%
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• None

Preferred:

• 2 years of experience with the national fire protection association's life safety code

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in safety science, healthcare management, business, engineering or similar OR four years of relevant, progressive experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree

Preferred

• None

LICENSE & CERTIFICATIONS:

Required:

• None

Preferred:

• Certified Life Safety Specialist for Health Care Facility Managers; issued by National Fire Protection Association

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.