Environmental Safety Emergency Mgmt Specialist (supporting Mercy Southeast, Perry, and Stoddard)

About the role

This position provides technical expertise, support, and coordination for environmental safety and emergency preparedness programs across Mercy Hospital Southeast.

Responsibilities

• Implement program goals and objectives to ensure a safe working environment and improve disaster planning for all staff, physicians, and visitors.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, Joint Commission, NFPA, CMS, and state agencies' regulations across all Mercy entities.
• Support the development of innovative strategies that enhance the Environment of Care and Emergency Management programs in a multi-facility setting.
• Lead projects and manage multiple initiatives, adapting to changing schedules and priorities.
• Develop and present presentations to various organizational levels.
• Make informed decisions based on data analysis and regulatory research.
• Teach or conduct learning sessions as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public health, emergency preparedness, safety, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading and developing innovative strategies in healthcare emergency preparedness and environmental safety.
• Knowledge of healthcare emergency preparedness and environmental safety regulations, including OSHA, Joint Commission, NFPA, CMS, and state agencies.
• Project management skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Masters degree preferred in public health, health care administration, emergency preparedness, law enforcement, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in healthcare Emergency Management or Environmental Safety.
• Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) or Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional (CHEP).
• OSHA 511 Standards for General Industry certification.
• NIMS certification at levels 100, 200, 700, and 800.

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent written and strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to make programmatic changes and decisions based on data and regulatory research.
• Sound judgment and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to be a self-starter, self-directed, and work independently.