Senior Safety Officer

Ascension; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Regulatory role at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, WI. You will help maintain survey readiness and implement the Environment of Care (EOC) program within the Regulatory Department.

The role requires knowledge of regulatory interpretation, risk assessment, and emergency management, with travel to support Mercy Oshkosh and Calumet Medical Center as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR associate's degree/bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain continuous survey readiness through compliance with regulations from various regulatory agencies.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining compliance of the Environment of Care (EOC) program, including fire, hazardous materials safety and security/waste/utilities/emergency management (EM). Maintain documentation of findings and improvements.
• Identify risks based on regulatory interpretation and other methods, and apply to policy creation.
• Monitor potential and actual environmental hazards. Participate in root and apparent cause analysis and recommends remedial and corrective action.
• Lead emergency coordination (EC) rounding activities, EC/EM related education, and EOC/EM Committee(s).

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Environment of Care (EOC)

Emergency management

Education

High school diploma equivalency

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

4 years of cumulative job-specific experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Appleton, WI

Facility: St. Elizabeth Hospital

Department: Regulatory

Schedule: Full Time, Monday- Friday, Days

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Maintain continuous survey readiness through compliance with regulations from various regulatory agencies.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining compliance of the Environment of Care (EOC) program, including fire, hazardous materials safety and security/waste/utilities/emergency management (EM). Maintain documentation of findings and improvements.
• Identify risks based on regulatory interpretation and other methods, and apply to policy creation.
• Monitor potential and actual environmental hazards. Participate in root and apparent cause analysis and recommends remedial and corrective action.
• Lead emergency coordination (EC) rounding activities, EC/EM related education, and EOC/EM Committee(s).

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Driver's License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Certified Certification specializing in Health Safety preferred.
• Certification credentialed from the International Board for Certification of Safety Managers (BCHCM). Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional preferred.
• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR associate's degree/bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR associate's degree/bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

• Experience in health care/hospital setting HIGHLY desired
• Will also travel to Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh as well as Calumet Medical Center in Chilton.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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