Job description
The Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management will provide the safest possible environment through a proactive program stressing hazard identification, elimination or control and awareness. The Director will act as the hospital lead and subject matter expert for Security, Emergency Management and Environment of Care while following strategic guidance provided by the System Office of Emergency Management. This role will be responsible for the coordination, development, and promotion of emergency operations, with a key focus on putting the safety of our team members, patients, and the public we have the privilege to serve at the center of all of our policies, procedures, and best practices. The Director will develop and implement planning activities as well as lead effective preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery for emergency events. This position will be responsible for leading the environment of care committee while ensuring an environment free from safety hazards.
Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
- Provides training to staff on hospital emergency protocols. Organizes regular disaster exercises and drills to evaluate local and regional emergency response plans. Ensures that all team members are in compliance.
- Reviews emergency response plans, works collaboratively with first responders, hospital administrators, and other stakeholders to facilitate any necessary revisions or modifications to Inova Health Systems Emergency Management Plan. Maintains and updates all resource materials associated with emergency management plans.
- Works with the System Office of Emergency Management to design and administer emergency management training.
- Identifies necessary equipment for responding to emergencies. Determines equipment placement, inventory, maintenance, and testing. Provides instruction on equipment maintenance and use.
- Participates in local and regional emergency planning groups and exercises. This includes participation in hospital and community hazard and risk assessments.
- Collaborates with other emergency management personnel, local, state and federal officials in order to facilitate plan development and response effort coordination.
- Responds to emergency and disaster situations involving hazardous materials, inclement weather, patient surge, evacuation, and/or sheltering to provide assistance and coordinate resources.
- Attends meetings, seminars, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate; maintains a comprehensive current knowledge and awareness of emergency management strategies and applicable laws/regulations.
- Cooperates with federal, state, and local law enforcement, emergency management, and/or other agencies as necessary.
- Ensures that all plans, operating procedures, and protocols are developed and implemented in compliance with the requirements of regulatory agencies (The Joint commission/ CMS).
- Responsible for oversight and direction of Environment of Care and Emergency Management chapters of The Joint Commission accreditation requirements
- Coordinates safety and security training to support local hospital processes and procedures by productively implementing best practices in safety, security and emergency preparedness with proper adaptation to the environment.
- Provides strategic direction and oversight for all hospital security operations to include development of policies and procedures and ensuring alignment with Inova system guidance
- Advises and assists hospital administrators in matters involving security, emergency management and safety.
- Directs/coordinates the periodic assessment/audit/rounds of hospital facilities and grounds to determine safety and security issues within the Environment of Care.
- Communicates with other hospital department or system office on matters related to hospital security.
- Works directly with local law enforcement agencies during critical incident situations and follow-up.
- Facilitates/coordinates the hospital Environment of Care committee and Emergency Management Committee.
- Supports additional duties or projects as assigned.
Requirements For Consideration
Minimum Education - Bachelors Degree in Emergency Management
Schedule - Fulltime M-F Variable Shifts
Experience - 5 Years of related professional experience
Experience - 2 Years Management Experience
Licensing - Must be able to obtain NIMS 100,200,300,400,700,800 within ONE Year of Hire
Inova Benefits and Perks:
- Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
- Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability
- NEW ! 4 weeks PAID PARENTAL LEAVE
- Retirement: Inova matches dollar for dollar the first 5% of your eligible pay that you contribute to the plan
- Competitive salary: Pay based experience
- Amazing Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work
- Supplemental Plans: Including Auto/Home Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
- Additional Benefits: Educational Assistance of up to $5,250/year, Student Loan Refinancing, Adoption Assistance, Child Care Centers, Scholarship Program, Free Parking, Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!
See Full List of Benefits Here: 2023 INOVA BENEFITS GUIDE
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