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Job TitleDirector Emergency Management

                        

LocationCleveland

                    

FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

DepartmentProtective Services Admin-Operations

                      

Job CodeT40071

                     

ShiftDays

                       

Schedule8:00am-5:00am

                       

Job SummaryReports directly to the VP Security. Leads and directs enterprise organizational and operational readiness to respond to the consequences of natural, human,

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

 

The Director of Emergency Management reports directly to the VP of Security, this role leads the strategic development and enterprise-wide implementation of the Emergency Management Program across all Markets, Submarkets, and sites—domestic and international. The position ensures full regulatory compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC), International Joint Commission, CMS, and other relevant emergency management authorities. This leader provides both short-term and long-term vision for emergency preparedness and response, overseeing organizational readiness for natural, human-made, or technological emergencies. 

 

A caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday 8:00am—5:00pm, with 24/7 on-call requirements.  

 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

Ensure interoperability and standardization of all Emergency Management programs for all Cleveland Clinic hospitals and non-hospital locations.    

Design and develop enterprise Preparedness Programs, specifically: Emergency Planning, Incident Command System (ICS)/ National Incident Management System (NIMS)/ Response Training, Exercises, After Action Reporting, and Corrective Action Tracking Programs. Also responsible for assessing the current preparedness initiatives and leading the advancement, design, and implementation of new formalized programs in each of these areas using National Standards set by Federal Emergency Management Agency. 

Manage and guide the organization’s response during actual and potential emergencies and functional exercises.  

Provide leadership, strategic direction, and expertise to direct reports, Cleveland Clinic executives, leaders, and caregivers for emergency management efforts in both planning and preparation before, during and post emergency response. 

Responsible for change management/leadership, governance, metrics and reporting all emergency management related topics.  Audits and check facilities and operational plans to determine enterprise state of readiness and takes appropriate follow-up actions with leadership. 

Participate in governmental information gathering, training and exercises on emergency preparedness and response planning, and then develops/implements training to a broad range of personnel from senior leadership to front line personnel. 

Serve as a company representative/ liaison with local, city, county, state federal, and international agencies and organizations. 

Manage staff and budget to achieve objectives and continually considers and identifies appropriate goals and objectives in this area. 

Identify and supports development needs plans with follow-up to ensure completion with results. 

Available and on-call to respond to emergencies that include working outside of normal business hours (nights and weekends). 

Travel as needed to support day-to-day operations and emergencies. 

Other duties as assigned. 

 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in business, management, science, healthcare, or related field. 

Minimum of seven (7) years development and implementation of an organization's operations to include 2 years people management experience required.  

Must have a demonstrated knowledge of Joint Commission Compliance, HIPAA Compliance, CMS Compliance and Mass Casualty/Disaster Emergency Management. 

Must understand Facility Management Operations. 

Valid driver's license (VDL) required. 

 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

Master’s degree in related field  

Emergency Management Operations experience 

 

 Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/  

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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