Emergency Preparedness Manager

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Health Crown Point in Crown Point, IN, is seeking an Emergency Preparedness Manager to lead disaster planning, crisis strategy development, and the implementation of emergency plans for Franciscan Health.

The role coordinates drills, builds an Emergency Response Team, ensures compliance, maintains equipment, and collaborates with law enforcement and other partners. Travel up to 20% is required. A Bachelor’s degree and driving experience are preferred; a driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing/Patient Care, Maintenance/Engineer, or Emergency Management - Preferred
• 1 year Emergency Services- Preferred
• 3 years Driving Experience - Required
• Valid Driver’s License - Required

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and implementation of emergency and disaster drills; prepare reports with recommendations
• Develop and maintain an Emergency Response Team using staff from various departments
• Inspect area for compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards; take corrective action as needed
• Maintain an inventory of emergency equipment and supplies; collaborate with engineering on maintenance schedule
• Meet with law enforcement or emergency services staff for recommendations on response plans
• Organize emergency response, hazmat, and bioterrorism training for staff and volunteers
• Participate in assigned meetings or committees including Bioterrorism Committee meetings
• Plan responses to emergencies to minimize risk and maximize response capabilities; review plans for adequacy
• Prepare and submit annual ISDOH grant
• Prepare staff and clinical areas for survey readiness

Skills

Emergency Management

Driving experience

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Nursing/Patient Care)

Emergency Management

Job description

Franciscan Health Crown Point

12750 S Francis Dr Crown Point, Indiana 46307

At, Franciscan, our Emergency Preparedness Manager leads the emergency preparedness planning efforts for Franciscan Alliance. This position supports the development of a disaster response or crisis management strategy. This role, also, implements and maintains emergency plans for the organization, and manages the Emergency Alerts program/system.

WHO WE ARE

With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Coordinate the planning and implementation of emergency and disaster drills; prepares a report from the results of the drills and makes recommendations on how to achieve required standards or correct deficiencies.

• Develop and maintain an Emergency Response Team utilizing staff from various departments within the hospital.

• Inspect area for compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards; take corrective action when violations occur. Implement proactive measures to mitigate violations.

• Maintain an inventory of emergency equipment and supplies related to emergency preparedness; collaborate with engineering to develop and maintain a preventative maintenance schedule.

• Meet with law enforcement officials, private companies, or other emergency services staff to get recommendations regarding emergency response plans or other support as required.

• Organize emergency response, hazmat, and bioterrorism training programs for staff, volunteers, and other first responders.

• Participate in and/or chairs assigned meetings or committees, including Bioterrorism Committee meetings.

• Plan response to emergencies and disasters in order to minimize risk to people, property and to maximize Franciscan Alliance’s emergency response capabilities; review emergency plans of individual hospitals or agencies to ensure their adequacy.

• Prepare and submit annual ISDOH grant.

• Prepare staff and clinical areas for survey readiness.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing/Patient Care, Maintenance/Engineer, or Emergency Management - Preferred

• 1 year Emergency Services- Preferred

• 3 years Driving Experience - Required

• Valid Driver’s License - Required

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

Up to 20%

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on thebenefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.