Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

About the Role

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities — that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. As an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, you will coordinate and support the Emergency Preparedness for the Health System. You will be responsible for planning, implementing, maintaining, and evaluating emergency preparedness activities to ensure organizational readiness for natural, technological, human-caused, and public health emergencies. You will assist with compliance related to CMS, The Joint Commission, FEMA, OSHA, and other applicable emergency management standards. Additionally, you will coordinate emergency preparedness training, exercises, emergency operations planning, hazard vulnerability assessments, and response activities in collaboration with organizational leaders and community partners. You will serve as a resource for emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and continuity planning activities throughout the Health System.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support Emergency Preparedness for the Health System.
• Plan, implement, maintain, and evaluate emergency preparedness activities.
• Ensure organizational readiness for natural, technological, human-caused, and public health emergencies.
• Assist with compliance related to CMS, The Joint Commission, FEMA, OSHA, and other applicable emergency management standards.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness training and exercises.
• Develop and maintain emergency operations planning and hazard vulnerability assessments.
• Support response activities in collaboration with organizational leaders and community partners.
• Serve as a resource for emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and continuity planning activities.

Requirements

• FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) certifications 100, 200, 700, 800, and 2200 required (or obtained within established timeframe after hire).
• Valid Driver’s License required; must meet Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and be eligible to drive per Iowa/Illinois state law.
• Two (2) to three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in emergency preparedness, emergency management, healthcare safety, or related discipline preferred.
• Knowledge of hospital emergency management requirements and regulatory standards.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population serviced within three (3) months of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required.

Benefits

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system.

About the Location

Davenport and the Quad Cities region combine affordability with vibrant culture. Families benefit from the Davenport Community School District and nearby colleges like St. Ambrose University and Augustana College. The area offers museums, riverfront parks, bike trails, and year-round festivals, plus easy access to Chicago and Des Moines for weekend trips.

MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center, established in 1869, is one of the largest employers in the Quad Cities, with a workforce of nearly 5,000 employees. The nonprofit regional health system has 674 licensed beds and more than 70 locations, serving a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. It offers NICU, cancer, cardiac, robotics, critical care, pediatrics, women’s health, surgical, emergency, stroke, imaging, lab, and weight-management services. Recognition includes IBM Watson top-15 health system, Leapfrog “A” safety grade, U.S. News top-ranked hospital, national quality leadership, IT Most Wired, nursing excellence designations, and Great Iowa Nurse honorees.

Schedule

Part time, 0.6 FTE (24 hours per week), day shift.