Providence Health & Services

Principal Safety Officer - Risk Management

Providence Health & Services$100K — $120K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Science discipline; Environmental Health, Safety, or Health Science focus, or equivalent education/experience
  • Master's Degree preferred
  • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) required upon hire
  • 5 years progressive experience in healthcare safety program administration and management
  • Experience with The Joint Commission Environment of Care standards
  • Background in Long Term Care, Behavioral Health, or Ambulatory Care
  • Knowledge of waste management in healthcare facilities

Responsibilities

  • Implement safety programs to ensure environments are safe for caregivers, patients, and visitors
  • Collaborate with leadership and core department leaders to enhance workplace safety
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards for safety
  • Lead safety training and awareness initiatives for staff
  • Conduct safety audits and risk assessments throughout the facility
  • Develop and manage safety protocols for various types of healthcare service delivery
  • Oversee the administration of safety-related incidents and corrective actions

Benefits

  • 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching
  • Medical, dental, and vision health care benefits
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid parental leave and time off benefits
  • Comprehensive well-being resources
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Safety Manager for Providence Medical Group, Clinical Programs, Specialty, and On-Demand Services is responsible for implementing programs to ensure an environment that is safe for caregivers, patients and visitors. As a Safety Program Manager, this position collaborates with leadership of the medical group, department core leaders, and caregivers to ensure work place safety and compliance with rules, regulations, and standards related to the applicable regulatory agencies.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Science discipline; Environmental Health, Safety, or Health Science focus. Or equivalent educ/experience
  • Master's Degree
  • Upon hire: Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP)
  • 5 years Progressive experience in healthcare setting safety program administration/management AND implementation, to include safety, industrial hygiene and environmental compliance functions in a complex environment.
  • Experience in managing some or all of the standards in The Joint Commission Environment of Care chapter in the Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals (CAMH).
  • Additional experience in Long Term Care, Behavioral Health and/or Ambulatory Care.
  • Experience in management of waste streams generated by ambulatory and non-ambulatory healthcare facilities.


Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

Providence Clinical Network (PCN) is a service line within Providence serving patients across seven states with quality, compassionate, coordinated care. Collectively, our medical groups and affiliate practices are the third largest group in the country with over 11,000 providers, 900 clinics and 30,000 caregivers.

PCN is comprised of Providence Medical Group in Alaska, Washington, Montana and Oregon; Swedish Medical Group in Washington's greater Puget Sound area, Pacific Medical Centers in western Washington; Kadlec in southeast Washington; Providence's St. John's Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Institute in Southern California; Providence Facey Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Foundation in Northern and Southern California; and Covenant Medical Group and Covenant Health Partners in west Texas and eastern New Mexico.

About Providence Health & Services

Providence Health & Services is a not-for-profit Catholic health care system operating multiple hospitals across five states in the Western United States. The system was founded in 1856 by the Sisters of Providence. Providence Health & Services is the largest health care provider in Washington state, employing more than 35,000 people across its hospitals, clinics, and other facilities. The system is known for its focus on community health and wellness, and has been recognized for its commitment to quality care and patient safety. Providence Health & Services is also a leader in medical research and education, with a number of partnerships with universities and other institutions.
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