Registered Nurse - Manager, Emergency Department

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Manager, ED - Emergency Department for a nursing job in Valley Park, Missouri.

Job Description and Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

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Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital is seeking an Environmental Health and Emergency Management Professional to join the team.

Ideal candidates should have experience working in EHS systems, understand principles and have knowledge of applicable laws and ordinances governing EHS compliance efforts.

Previous experience in healthcare is preferred.

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park.

Role Purpose

Develop, implement, and manage Emergency Management and Environmental Health and Safety Programs in accordance with BJC, local, state, federal agency, accreditation requirements and organizational. Prepare for and define actions in the event of an emergency situation to minimize interruption of services, restore services, functions and facilities in a timely manner and ensure compliance with regulatory standards related to environmental safety and emergency preparedness for the hospital and affiliated campuses. Manage and maintain accountability for administrative and operational activities for Emergency Management and Environmental Health and Safety programs, including budget, direction, and program development, including coordination of all safety activities with other hospital campuses, public emergency responders and project management teams for new/ongoing construction and renovation, acting in the role of the duly authorized safety officer. Continuously assess program-related documentation for effectiveness and organizational structure and provide feedback for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage Emergency Management and Incident Management Team meetings. Establish and maintain in accordance with federal, state and local agency and accreditation requirements emergency management/preparedness policies and procedures. Provide technical support, policy interpretation and guidance for department specific emergency plans.
• Develop, implement and evaluate emergency management and environmental health and safety programs including healthcare disaster preparedness to respond to events with the potential to interrupt hospital operations and ensure compliance with regulatory standards related to environmental safety.
• Lead the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) and the subsequent post-event debrief process, including regular incident command exercises; provide education and training for affected staff, incident response and supporting or functioning as Incident Commander during activations and completion of action items identified in the formal debrief process.
• Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures, training programs and regulatory programming in safety, fire prevention, industrial hygiene, and environmental policies mandated by regulatory agencies.
• Conduct accident investigations and job and worksite hazard analyses.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• 2-5 years

Preferred Requirements

Experience

• 5-10 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Emergency Manager
• Health Safety Professional
• Homeland Sec Exerc and Eval Prog
• Incident Command System

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

BJC HealthCare Job ID #82550. Posted job title: Environmental Health and Safety/Emergency Management Manager

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