Overview

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services. CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.

Responsibilities

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: Works under the supervision of Safety, Security & Emergency Management Director. Serve in the role as the Co-Chair of the Emergency Management Team for general administration in planning, coordinating, maintaining, and updating the CHI St. Alexius Health Emergency Operations Plan, including both internal and external event responses. Has responsibility to coordinate Safety and Emergency Management programs as assigned. Supervises the Switchboard Operators, Information Desk Associates, and Customer Service Attendants. Assists with gathering and calculating data as necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates Safety training, hazard surveillance program, Safe Patient Handling program, Life Safety programs, and assists with Hazardous Materials and WSI programs as needed.

• Responsible for ensuring that all JCAHO guidelines for Environment of Care Emergency Preparedness standards are communicated and met. Work with the Emergency Management Team in the design, coordination, and implementation of emergency operation plans, procedures and training (for internal and external events).

• Support the implementation and on-going education of the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) throughout the organization, the key element of the CHI St. Alexius Health Emergency Operations Plan, including supporting the following responsibility areas: Security and Safety, Communications, Training, Operations, Logistics, Planning, Finance and Operations.

• Assist in the execution of two Hospital-wide Emergency Preparedness Drills per year, one of which must include a coordinated response with local emergency services.

• Participate with internal and external task forces, committees, and agencies regarding emergency preparedness including those at the hospital, local, state, and federal levels.

• Develop an Annual Report on the Emergency Operation Plan, and present the annual report and program critiques to the Emergency Management Team and Environmental Safety Committee as part of the Environment of Care standards.

• Work with Accreditation and Regulatory Affairs and Corporate Compliance to ensure that all departments are provided information on JCAHO Emergency Management standards and monitor compliance to these standards. Investigate and research best practices with respect to emergency preparedness, attend seminars, benchmark with other institutions and obtain resource material for review.

• Develop and maintain the Emergency Operations Plan Manual (both hard copy and on-line), and ensure that an updated version of the manual is available at least annually, and the plan meets JCAHO standards.

• Attend Emergency Preparedness meetings with external agencies at the local, regional and state levels. Serves as a CHI St. Alexius representative regarding emergency preparedness, when appropriate. Reports outcomes, decisions, recommendations to Administration and appropriate sub-committees.

• Chair the Fire Safety subcommittee.

• Serves on: Environmental Safety committee, Environment of Care Committee, Emergency Management Team, Safety Liaisons Committee and Hospital Preparedness Program – All Region committee.

• Attends committee meetings as necessary, records minutes of meetings and distributes, and interacts appropriately with staff that make contact with the Safety office.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Safety, Occupational Medicine, Health Administration, Public Health or other equivalency as determined by the department. 6+ years of directly related work experience may be considered as a substitute for the degree.

Licensure: Must possess, or obtain OSHA Safety & Health credentials and ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800 certifications within one year of employment.

Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in safety, or health-related field. Experience in Emergency Preparedness/Management preferred.

Skills: Basic computer skills required. Understanding of Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS).

Interpersonal Skills: Relates well with co-workers, other staff, medical staff, and visitors. Demonstrates professional approach to problem solving.

Physical Effort: Heavy lifting required at times; involves a physical effort requirement of up to 50 pounds. Must be able to view a computer screen.

Hours of Work: Full time - 40 hours per week. Flexible hours Monday through Friday. Occasional evening or weekend work. On-call work may be required at times. Occasional travel.

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Other: Works under the following conditions: potential exposure to mechanical, chemical, electrical, infectious materials, environmental hazards, and violent persons. Must possess ability to use independent judgment in performing various tasks in a professional manner and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

Pay Range

$26.53 - $35.49 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.