Director Hospital Safety - Shands, Gainesville

UF Health Jacksonville; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Gainesville is seeking a Director of Hospital Safety to develop, implement and monitor safety programs for the campus, overseeing Environment of Care (EOC) safety and life safety plans to minimize hazards for patients, visitors and staff. The role also manages the Disaster Preparedness Emergency Program for the organization.

The position requires strong leadership, collaboration across departments, and a proven ability to ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards and safety

Qualifications

• BS Degree required.
• MBA or MHA preferred.
• 3+ years of experience with Joint Commission Environment of Care standards.
• 5+ years in a leadership role in a large healthcare organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor safety programs for UF Health Gainesville campus.
• Manage Environment of Care (EOC) safety and life safety plans to minimize hazards.
• Oversee Disaster Preparedness Emergency Program for the organization.
• Lead and influence leaders across departments to ensure safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Risk reduction

Regulatory compliance

Education

BS Degree

MBA or MHA (preferred)

Job description

Overview

As a perennial leader in health care in Florida, University of Florida Health Shands Hospital is once again recognized by the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals rankings for excellence in adult patient care, with seven medical specialties ranked among the nation’s elite. Combined with the five pediatric specialties ranked in the nation’s top 50 by U.S. News & World Report, UF Health Shands has 12 specialties recognized.

We are currently seeking a Director of Hospital Safety. This position is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring safety programs and initiatives for UF Health Gainesville campus. Responsible for the management of the Environment of Care (EOC) Safety and Life Safety Plans in order to minimize hazards and reduce risk of injury to patients, visitors, and staff. Oversees the Disaster Preparedness Emergency Program for the organization.

Qualifications

• Required Education: BS Degree
• Preferred Education: Master's Business Administration or Master's Healthcare Administration
• Necessary Skills: Proven leadership skills. Able to lead and influence individuals outside of the Safety department. Ability to collaborate with leaders in different areas. Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills. 3+ years of experience in Joint Commission Environment of Care standards. 5+ years in a leadership position in a large healthcare organization.
• Preferred Experience: 3+ years of experience as Chairman or Co-Chair of an Environment of Care Committee.