Safety Program Manager

Overview

In conjunction with the Director of Safety, the Safety Program Manager is accountable for daily work of the hospitals Environment of Care and Life Safety programs. The Safety Program Manager will execute all department goals and objectives as designed by the Director and the Vice President of Facilities. Collaboration with other Department Directors, Managers and Clinical leaders is paramount for the successful movement of programs that involve providing a safe environment for patients, families and staff. Manager will also be aware of inherent risks that could cause harm to patients, families, staff and property.

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and / or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and / or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

Supports the Environment of Care and Life Safety activities for all facilities under the direction of the Director of Safety :

• Assures compliance with all state, federal and local laws and requirements pertaining to hazardous materials storage, handling and disposal.
• Assists in coordinating the delivery of education for hospital personnel concerning hazardous waste
• As directed, conducts hazardous waste pickup with licensed hazardous waste vendor
• Assists in the inspection process with local Fire Department’s annually as well as state fire inspectors.
• Assists the Director for completion of fire drills per TJC requirements
• Assists in Providing training for staff for decontamination principles, OSHA compliance and use of personal protective equipment.
• Coordinates with Infection Prevention, contractor training for construction projects as the training relates to safety practices.
• Establishes new online tools for continuous learning to maintain compliance and consistency with regulatory standards as applied to environment of care and life safety.
• Participates in Inspections for construction activities for review of Life Safety requirements and corrective actions
• Investigates safety issues that involve patients, families, and staff
• Participates in enterprise wide GEMBA rounds
• Participates in Emergency Preparedness drills as directed by the Director Emergency Management
• Performs EOC and Life Safety tours of facilities
• Performs risk assessments that are consistent with regulatory and enterprise-wide requirements. Ex : Behavioral Health assessments in designated departments
• Responsible for New Employee orientation information for all aspects of Safety.
• Serves as a resource for clinical and non-clinical departments on issues of patient, visitor or staff safety
• Supports the PECLS Committee, all related sub-committees and workgroups as needed.
• Stays well informed of current and emerging changes with the Environment of Care and Life Safety Standards
• Will assist the Director in Developing, reviewing and recommends changes to hospital wide safety policies and procedures to maintain compliance with existing and new regulatory requirement for TJC, CMS, OSHA and other city, state, federal regulatory agencies.
• Will assist the Director to manage risk assessment and reduction activities—and to intervene when conditions immediately threaten life safety and health
• Works closely with the Director of Safety in the coordination, collection and dissemination of information as related to the Physical Environment of Care and Life Safety Committee.
• Works thoroughly with the Director in reporting requirements to state agencies for waste generator status for all of Children’s’ Mercy Campuses
• Works closely with Engineering and Facilities on construction projects to maintain Life Safety endeavors and other safety requirements
• Works closely with regulatory partners relevant to standard changes and compliance

Qualifications

Benefits at Children's Mercy

The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $34.21 / hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

Remote Work / Work from Home

This position is not eligible to work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children’s Mercy locations and may not work from home.

EEO Employer / Disabled / Vet

Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.

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