Emergency Preparedness Coord. (Full Time)

Miami, Florida, Description Job Summary Serves as a resource, collaborates with others, and coordinate with activities of the COVID-19 Crisis Center and system wide Emergency Preparedness and Safety Programs.   Job Specific Duties  Edit, review, and submit approval of COVID-19 related Situation Background Assessment Recommendation (SBAR) proposals.  Develop, review, and support COVID-19 related mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery strategies.  Coordinate availability of COVID-19 related critical inventory to include: PPE, pharmaceuticals, testing supplies, ventilators, and staffing. Reports shortages and submits emergency requests.  Obtain and submit accurate COVID-19 data to local, State, and Federal Agencies, as required.  Coordinate COVID-19 related communications for staff, patients, and visitors.  Collaborates in developing and maintaining a written Emergency Management Plan and Emergency Operations Plan as required by regulatory agencies.  Conducts and documents healthcare system’s Hazard Vulnerability Analysis.  Conducts annual needs assessments, recommends purchase of necessary assets, and maintains a stockpile of emergency supplies and equipment.

 Develops improvement action plans and timelines based on real events and emergency drill evaluations.  Develops policies to ensure continuous survey readiness and governmental regulatory compliance with all emergency preparedness standards.  Plans, coordinates, documents, and evaluates emergency drills. Ensures required numbers and types of drills are completed annually as required by regulatory agencies. F: As Needed/ T: R: Shared  Represents hospital at local, state, and national COVID-19 and emergency management meetings.  Develops training outlines and trains staff on the functions of the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) and emergency preparedness policies and procedures. Qualifications Minimum Job Requirements Associate’s Degree (or) 5 years of emergency management, security, or environmental health/safety experience Active and valid State of Florida driver’s license with an approved driving record pursuant to our policy and maintained throughout employment Experience in a healthcare setting, emergency management setting, or similar experience Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Certified Hospital Emergency Coordinator designation preferred. Proficient in the use of MS Office. Knowledge of OSHA, DNV-GL, CMS, and other regulatory requirements. Effective decision-making and demonstrated creativity in problem-solving.

Excellent written and oral communication skills. Job : Professional Primary Location : Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children’s Hospital – Main Hospital Campus Department : FACILITIES-SAFETY & EMERG MGMT-2100-834000 Job Status :Full Time

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