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Location:

Cresco, IA

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Join Our Team!

At Regional Health Services, we strive to create a positive, team-oriented work environment for our staff. Our professional team of clinical, administrative, and support staff work each day to better serve and care for our community. If you would like to join us on our mission, apply today!

Position Highlights

POSITION SUMMARY: The Emergency Preparedness/Safety Coordinator organizes the Emergency Management and Safety program. The Emergency Preparedness/Safety Coordinator ensures planning, budgeting, training, and programming related to emergency preparedness/safety and response functions within regulatory guidelines. The Emergency Preparedness/Safety Coordinator serves as a liaison with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure compliance and works directly with to develop, implement, manage, and continually improve hospital-wide emergency preparedness, fire safety, community response plans, and programs to improve the organizations ability to respond to emergencies, effectively manage incidents, and systematically restore the hospital to full operation following adverse events. The hospital Safety Coordinator assists in development and implementation safety policies, conducts inspections, and investigates incidents to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.

* This position is Part Time, 16 hours every 2 weeks *

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree is required; a bachelor’s degree in emergency management, business administration, public administration, fire administration, political science or a related field is preferred.

An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.

Successful completion of Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 300, 400 and National Incident Management System (NIMS) 700 and 800 training is required.

Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) certification is preferred.

Certification as a trainer for NIMS or ICS training is preferred.

Must hold valid driver's license, good driving record, and be insurable under RHSHC insurance policy.

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.

The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

Additional Notices:

For TTY, dial 711

Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.