Emergency Management Program Manager

Who We Are

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance

outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?

We're More Than a Hospital. We're 7,200 Of The Most Dedicated People You Could Ever Meet. Our Goal Is To Make Sure The People Of Our Community Get The Care They Need And Deserve. As Community Stewards, We Abide By Three Rules Of The Road

• Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
• Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
• Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.
  
  

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org .

To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org , www.jpshealthnet.org/careers , or www.teamacclaim.org .

Job Title

Emergency Management Program Manager

Requisition Number

39346

Employment Type

Full Time

Division

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Compensation Type

Salaried

Job Category

Business / Professional

Hours Worked

Location:

John Peter Smith Hospital

Shift Worked

Job Description:

Job Summary: The Emergency Management Program Manager is responsible for assisting the Director of Emergency Management in the development of preparedness training, exercise development, and administrative aspects of the JPS Emergency Management Program network wide.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities

• Assists with oversight of TCHD Emergency Management programs in accordance with standards set forth by The Joint Commission (TJC), Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Life Safety Code, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
• Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to evaluate, develop, and implement disaster response and emergency preparedness plans.
• Participates in community partner meetings to plan drills and exercises that would require a response from JPS and test current processes.
• Collaborates with the Director in the development of drills and exercises per regulatory agency requirements.
• Identifies, designs, and manages the educational needs of district employees related to the Emergency Management Program.
• Provides education and training to staff (support and specialized) throughout the JPS system on Emergency Management.
• Completes documentation as required by local, state and federal regulations.
• Maintains JPS on par with the various Emergency Management databases such as EMResource, NWS, WebEOC and other emergency communication websites adopted by the State of Texas or JPS.
• Assists in the design and coordination of the hospital district’s specialized response teams (HazMat/Decon, Special Infections, etc.) in accordance with appropriate standards.
• May attend and represent JPS Health Network in local, state, regional, and national programs related to disaster funding and program development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Participates in maintaining the Hospital Command Center for emergency responses, disasters, and exercises.
• Shares in the On-Call duty rotation for the Emergency Management Department.
• Coordinates and promotes facility participation in community-wide disaster and emergency planning activities.
• Attends network meetings related to Emergency Management.
• Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to complete all job duties and functions of the role with or without assistive/adaptive devices, and/or reasonable accommodations.
• Work environments may differ based on job functions and location. Work is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Nursing Degree in a related healthcare field.
• 2 years’ experience in hospital emergency management or disaster-related field.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 are required within one year of employment.
• Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional certification within one year of employment.
• Current JPS recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Training in Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) response.
• Valid state of Texas driver’s license.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Emergency Management or Nursing with five plus years of hospital experience.
• 3 plus years of training and experience in the following areas: emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.
• 3 plus years of experience in hospital emergency management, EMS and/or Fire Services and/or Hazmat management.
  
  

Location Address:

1500 S. Main Street

Fort Worth, Texas, 76104

United States