What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Emergency Management & Continuity position at BJC?

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Direct, plan and oversee the development, implementation & management of the BJH (organizational) Emergency Management (EM) programs and team in accordance with BJC, local, state, federal agency, accreditation requirements & organizational needs. Manage EM Department personnel to complete projects/initiatives, to advance organizational all-hazards readiness, minimize service interruption, & restore normal operations during emergencies & disaster conditions. Continuously evaluate program effectiveness, documentation, structure, & coordinate process improvements to advance EM department vision and re-establish BJH as national leader in healthcare/hospital disaster programming.

Responsibilities

Manages individual(s) including but not limited to: onboarding and hiring, training, workload management & performance evaluations, conducting professional development plans as needed. Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.

Develops and adheres to departmental staffing, revenue and/or expense budgets. Responds to changes in the business which may affect the ability to achieve the budget goals.

Develops and implements strategies that ensure the organization maintains a state of perpetual readiness for any and all reviews by regulatory agencies and to achieve a level of quality and services that exceed regulatory requirements.

Support the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS), including regular incident command exercisers, providing education and training for affected staff, incident response including supporting Incident Commander during activation's.

Manage Emergency Management and Incident Management Team meetings. Establish and maintain in accordance with federal, state and local agency and accreditation requirements emergency management/preparedness policies and procedures. Provide technical support, policy interpretation and guidance for department specific emergency plans.

Manage organizational Emergency Management Department performance improvement activities, with minimal supervision. Monitors & evaluates organizational emergency management capability progress, for optimal outcomes.

BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree

- Emergency Management

Experience

5-10 years

Supervisor Experience

2-5 years

Licenses & Certifications

FEMA Prof Dvlmt Series (PDS)

Incident Command System

Preferred Requirements

Education

Master's Degree

- Emergency Management

Licenses & Certifications

CEM

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

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