Fire and Life Safety Specialist

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a Fire and Life Safety professional to develop, coordinate, and implement safety standards to protect patients, staff, and visitors. You will partner with leadership to identify priority life safety and quality improvement initiatives and conduct investigations using risk management tools.

The role requires collaboration across departments, knowledge of CMS, HIPAA, Joint Commission regulations, and the ability to educate staff on safety programs while maintaining a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent related field.
• 2 years of relevant experience related experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts periodic site inspections to assess standard and regulatory compliance.
• Acts as a consultant on organization-wide fire and life safety issues and conditions that interfere with the delivery of safe and effective services.
• Develops and implements policies, procedures and processes aligned with CMS, State of Michigan, Joint Commission, OIG and HIPAA regulations with medical staff.
• Communicates and collaborates with health care teams and departments and external entities to ensure continuity and coordination of services.
• Works with Human Resources to develop, implement and review fire and life safety training requirements and programs.

Skills

Fire and Life Safety experience

Regulatory compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for the development, coordination and implementation of Fire and Life Safety, Reliability and Regulatory standards to facilitate a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. Collaborates with leadership to identify and prioritize key patient life safety and quality improvement projects. Will conduct patient/employee life safety investigations utilizing appropriate risk management/quality tools.

Job Summary

Responsible for the development, coordination and implementation of Fire and Life Safety, Reliability and Regulatory standards to facilitate a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. Collaborates with leadership to identify and prioritize key patient life safety and quality improvement projects. Will conduct patient/employee life safety investigations utilizing appropriate risk management/quality tools.

Essential Functions

• Conducts periodic site inspections to assess standard and regulatory compliance. Escorts outside agencies on fire and life safety related tours and inspections.
• Acts as a consultant on organization-wide fire and life safety issues and conditions that interfere with the delivery of safe and effective services. Conducts quarterly Hazard Assessments related to IAQ and construction.
• Develops and implements policies, procedures and processes that are in alignment with Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), State of Michigan, Joint Commission, Office of Inspector General (OIG) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations in conjunction with medical staff within the Corewell Health System.
• Communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team and departments and other divisions inside/outside the Health System including, but not limited to government / regulatory agencies, Joint Commission, administration, board members, etc., in order to ensure continuity and coordination of services.
• Works collaboratively with Human Resources to develop, implement and review fire and life safety /regulatory education and training requirements / programs to meet the needs of staff. Uses and evaluates appropriate resources and facilities to provide orientation and educational activities in a fiscally responsible manner.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent related field
• 2 years of relevant experience related experience

Preferred

• Fire and Life Safety experience in facility and construction fields
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or comparable design software

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Environment and Life Safety - Corporate

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.