MGR, Safety & Emergency Management

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of Physical Environment and Emergency Management and Joint Commission standards to ensure organizational compliance.
• Oversees updates to Physical Environment and Emergency Management plans, policies, and procedures based on regulatory or organizational changes.
• Manages Joint Commission documentation, Life Safety Code requirements, and coordinates resolution of deficiencies with Facilities Management.
• Coordinates maintenance and construction activities in collaboration with Facilities and Infection Prevention.
• Serves as a liaison with external agencies to support community integration and emergency response collaboration.
• Leads documentation, analysis, and reporting for the Annual Physical Environment Evaluation and Periodic Performance Reviews.
• Develops and provides safety training related to fire prevention, emergency planning, hazardous materials, and utility systems.
• Prepares reports, charts, and analyses for Physical Environment Committee meetings, including ICES data review.
• Conducts safety inspections and hazard surveillance, ensuring timely corrective actions.
• Manages hazardous waste activities, including inspections, storage, disposal, and regulatory reporting.
• Guides departments in emergency preparedness, training, and response activities.
• Directs the development and participation of personnel in the hospital’s Decontamination Team.
• Designs, reviews, and maintains emergency management plans, including disaster drills, hazard vulnerability analysis, and sustainability planning.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with EMS, Fire, Police, and other emergency management partners.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Computer experience required, experience with MS Office Suite preferred. [Required]
• Must communicate effectively with peers, physicians, clinical and administrative staff. [Required]
• Extensive working knowledge of Joint Commission Environment of Care standards as they apply to a health care facility [Required]
• Knowledge of and experience with the NFPA Life Safety standards [Required]
• Knowledge of and experience with chemical safety, disposal and EPA regulations [Required]
• Knowledge of Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS) [Required]
• Effective verbal and written communication skills [Required]
• Ability to make effective presentations to large groups [Required]
• Supervisory knowledge with the ability to mentor, train, and coach direct reports. [Required]
• Experience in conducting safety compliance surveys in a healthcare setting [Required]
• Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, EPA, DOT regulations, Hospital Incident Command System (HICS), and National Incident Management System (NIMS) [Preferred]
• Experience conducting Life Safety Surveys [Preferred]
• Previous total accountability for a hospital Environment of Care Program. [Preferred]
• Experience in Joint Commission accreditation surveys [Preferred]

• Bachelor's [Required]
  

• In occupational health and safety and health care

• 5+ years of experience in a health care setting providing services related to environment of care, occupational health and safety, or life safety [Required]
  

• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) [Preferred]
• Certified Healthcare Emergency Professionals (CHEP) [Preferred]
• Certified Hazard Control Manager (CHCM) [Preferred]
  
  Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
  Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/23km2677

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.