Principal Safety Officer - Risk Management

About the role

The Safety Manager for Providence Medical Group, Clinical Programs, Specialty, and On-Demand Services is responsible for implementing programs to ensure a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and visitors. This position collaborates with leadership of the medical group, department core leaders, and caregivers to ensure workplace safety and compliance with rules, regulations, and standards related to applicable regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage safety programs in a healthcare setting.
• Ensure compliance with safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental regulations.
• Manage standards outlined in The Joint Commission Environment of Care chapter in the Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals (CAMH).
• Oversee safety programs in Long Term Care, Behavioral Health, and/or Ambulatory Care settings.
• Manage waste streams generated by ambulatory and non-ambulatory healthcare facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science discipline (Environmental Health, Safety, or Health Science focus) or equivalent education/experience.
• Master’s Degree (preferred).
• Upon hire: Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP).
• 5 years of progressive experience in healthcare setting safety program administration/management and implementation, including safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental compliance functions in a complex environment.
• Experience managing standards in The Joint Commission Environment of Care chapter in the Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals (CAMH).
• Additional experience in Long Term Care, Behavioral Health, and/or Ambulatory Care.
• Experience in managing waste streams generated by ambulatory and non-ambulatory healthcare facilities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” We foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard, and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics, and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington.

Providence Clinical Network (PCN) is a service line within Providence serving patients across seven states with quality, compassionate, coordinated care. PCN comprises Providence Medical Group in Alaska, Washington, Montana, and Oregon; Swedish Medical Group in Washington’s greater Puget Sound area; Pacific Medical Centers in western Washington; Kadlec in southeast Washington; and other affiliated practices in California and Texas/New Mexico.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching.
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• Life insurance and disability insurance.
• Time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues).
• Voluntary benefits and well-being resources.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $52.19 - $82.39 per hour. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Schedule

Full time, Day shift.