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South County Health is an independent, non-profit healthcare system offering a comprehensive range of advanced inpatient, outpatient and home health services. Accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC), SCH is made up of South County Hospital, South County Home Health, and South County Medical Group. South County Health has received numerous distinctions for patient care and safety over the years, which have included a 5-star rating on HCAHPS scores, a 5-star rating by CMS for overall hospital quality, and A’s for hospital quality and patient safety by The Leapfrog Group. Having celebrated over 100 years of service to southern Rhode Island, South County Health offers an exceptional opportunity to provide our patients with the best care possible while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. We offer competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package which includes, health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 403b, PTO, and a broad range of career development benefits and opportunities.

Job summary :

Directs and oversees South County Health’s safety programs. Develops and administers policies, programs, and procedures meant to protect employee, patient, and visitor health and safety, and/or promote regulatory and environmental compliance.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Education in Safety, Health, or Related Field like Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Public Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field-Professional Safety Certifications and 3-5 years' experience in ( Joint Commission OSHA / FEMA Training )

+ Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP)

+ Strong Knowledge of Healthcare Regulations & Standards,OSHA, NFPA, Joint Commission, CMS, EPA regulations

+ Experience in Healthcare Safety or Risk Management

+ Experience conducting safety audits, incident investigations, emergency response, and staff training

Salary range: 75,000–92,000

South County Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer