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Job Description: A brief statement of the position, including the general job duties.
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Responsible for the development of the hospital’s Safety, Security, and Emergency Preparedness programs. There will be a major emphasis on Environment of Care and regulatory readiness. This position will oversee the Security department and staff.
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Reports to
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Administrative Director, Facilities Management
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Supervises
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Security,
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Ages of Patients
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N/A
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Blood Borne Pathogens
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Moderate Potential
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Qualifications
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Education
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Required: Bachelor’s degree in Law Enforcement, Health Science, Industrial Hygiene or related field
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Preferred: Master’s degree
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Licensure/Certification
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Required: Current CA Driver’s License with clean record
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Experience
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Required: Three (3) years of leadership experience in Health and Safety field in a healthcare environment.
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Specific Skills, Knowledge, Abilities Required
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Excellent knowledge of safety, Emergency management, security and law enforcement programs. Ability to plan teach and implement processes and programs related to job duties
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Knowledge of Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) and ability to lead incident command training.
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Excellent knowledge of OSHA, preferably CAL-OSHA, Joint Commission, and CDPH requirements
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Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written. Must be capable of dealing with physicians, patients, visitors and staff in a professional polite manner and in emergency situations
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Proficient computer skills required. Microsoft Office with proficiency in Word, Excel and Power Point.
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Excellent knowledge of Joint Commission standards (Environment of Care, Emergency Management, Leadership, and Performance Improvement) and other pertinent regulatory requirements with ability to translate into practice.
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Knowledge of AB-508 and violence prevention
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills, complex problem solving, team development, strategic planning and systems planning/ development/ improvement
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Understanding of fundamentals of information systems and knowledge of computer word processing and spreadsheets
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Knowledge of Employee Health regulatory requirements
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Essential Job Specific Responsibilities
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Recommends a sufficient number of qualified and competent staff or provide care and/or department services.
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Practices hospital-wide scripts and ensures scripting is being utilized in areas of responsibility.
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Responsible for the daily management of the Safety, Security, and Emergency Management Services in compliance with Joint Commission, Title 22, and all required regulatory standards.
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Chairs Safety, Security and Emergency Management Committees; provides reporting of security incidents and trends to Safety Committee, provides Safety Committee quarterly reports and annual evaluations to Quality Council.
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Coordinates emergency activities with all regulatory agencies and hospital departments.
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Oversees JCAHO preparedness in the facilities Departments. Conducts a quarterly audit and prepares an exception report on survey readiness.
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Oversees and maintains of the emergency preparedness trailers and supplies.
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Manages security patrols, patient valuables and Lost and Found processes, and departmental information systems.
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Oversees and supervises the contract Security vendor.
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Reviews and approves fiscal reports; provides management with monthly financial reports.
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Resolves parking complaints, disputes, and claims in a timely and customer focused manner. If applicable, coordinates with Risk Management.
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Oversees identification badge process for employees, contracted staff, medical staff, visitors, and vendors.
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Manages investigations into misconduct and asset losses at hospital. Effectively interacts with appropriate disciplines (e.g. Administration, Risk, HR) to ensure timely coordination and legal compliance of investigative activities.
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Trains or coordinates security staff on security matters and all staff in safety and emergency preparedness.
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Performs other duties as assigned by the Administrative Director.
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Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.
