Total hours worked per week: 40
Description
Join Our Community of Care at Munson Healthcare
Munson Healthcare transcends a typical healthcare system by fostering a close-knit community. Nestled in beautiful northern Michigan, we build strong connections with the neighborhoods we serve, creating a supportive environment where patients feel valued and cared for. We champion your professional growth, ensuring your career journey thrives alongside your personal development.
After work, you'll discover endless opportunities for adventure in every season. From pristine beaches and scenic trails to unique restaurants and world-class wineries, there's something here for everyone!
What We're Looking For:
• A bachelor’s degree in safety, industrial hygiene, law enforcement related professional
discipline from an accredited or university is required. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree,
consideration will be given to individuals with a minimum of 3 to 5 years of recent
relevant experience and education.
• CHSP (Certified Healthcare Safety Professional) certification preferred. Other safety
certifications in related fields may be considered.
• Must be able to pass physical requirement to allow emergency response wearing
personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must possess excellent verbal and written skills.
• Ability to interact and with a diverse group of personalities from multiple disciplines
including public health, hospitals, emergency medical services, police, fire, infectious
disease experts, employee health, ambulatory leaders, front line staff and providers.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of The Joint Commission (TJC) EOC, EM and Life
Safety standards, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements,
Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) regulations/laws,
National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), and other related regulatory agency standards.
Ready to Make a Difference? Your Responsibilities Include:
Carries out responsibilities of the Safety Officer for three hospitals. Serve as the leader
and resource for Safety EOC issues or other safety issues in the.
Develops and maintains the Safety Management Plans, for the Region. Facilitates
annual evaluations for the Safety and Management Plans as required by TJC.
Works directly with education to design, develop, coordinate and implement hospital wide and site-specific safety training.
Chair and coordinate the Regional and local Safety/EOC Committees and other related
sub-committee meetings.
Investigates, researches, and makes recommendations regarding best practices with
respect to safety and environment of care, security and emergency management.
Oversees and manages compliance with all applicable regulations including but not
limited to TJC, CMS, NFPA, and OSHA for the Region hospitals and all ambulatory
sites.
Ensures that environment of care safety rounds are performed at least twice annually in
clinical areas and once a year in non-clinical areas. This includes both hospital and
ambulatory clinics. Provides written reports of the audits to supervisors/managers in
these areas. Ensures timely completion of plans of correction.
What You’ll Get from Us:
• Full benefits, paid holidays, and generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing educational opportunities
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and personal consulting
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Wellness offerings, employee assistance program, and exclusive employee discounts
Ready to Begin Your Next Chapter? Let’s Connect!