Manager Facilities Environment of Care

Manager Facilities Environment of Care-7410-7826LifePoint Health Support Center

Description

Manager, Facilities Environment of Care

Who we are :

At Lifepoint Health, we provide quality healthcare to rural communities. As a valued member of our team, you will be an integral part of a group working together to elevate Lifepoint's healthcare delivery network. Our network includes 60 community hospitals, 60 rehabilitation / behavioral health hospitals, and 250 additional sites of care across the United States. As an organization, we are dedicated to serving communities nationwide by providing exceptional care. We believe in the power of our talented teams and strive to create environments where employees find purpose and fulfillment.

What you’ll do :

The Manager Facilities Environment of Care (EOC) and Life Safety provides support to the Director Facilities, EOC and Life Safety in responsibility for the overall compliance of all hospitals with local, national, and federal codes & regulations as they relate to Environment of Care, Life Safety and Emergency Management Issues.

The Manager, EOC and Life Safety is responsible for conducting facility surveys to ensure that Behavioral Health hospitals maintain compliance in preparation for accreditation by the Joint Commission and / or other regulatory agencies.

At the direction of the Director of Facilities, Manager Facilities EOC and Life Safety works closely with the facility Directors of Plant Operations (DPOs), Hospital Administrators, and corporate staff to ensure the highest standards of quality, service, and operations are maintained.Works in conjunction with the Directors and Managers of Corporate Engineering, and Project Management to assure that the infrastructures of all hospitals remain in a safe condition at all times.

Responsibilities :

• Assist with planning and developing Environment of Care and Life Safety programs to assure corporate compliance with all rules and regulations.
• Prepare new and existing facilities for the Joint Commission inspection (TJC) and other inspections by regulatory agencies such as Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and state agencies.
• Performs on-site facility inspections as a member of the Survey Readiness Assessment (SRA) Team to verify field conditions of each hospital.
• Consult with facilities on resolving issues or concerns with specific items such as airflow in sensitive areas, hazardous materials, safety, and security management.
• Documents and develops written inspection results and required action plans to correct deficiencies noted in the field.
• Evaluate and review data collection and data management by facility engineering.
• Distributes reports to appropriate personnel and follows up on corrective actions required by each facility.
• Assists in the education of facility engineers at the Direction of the Director of Facilities Management, EOC and LS in developing educational programs to be used by facility engineers, and for the DPO educational sessions when held.
• Provides resources and information to corporate and field personnel when required, as it relates to Life Safety and Environment of Care issues.
• Will assist in the support of corporate engineers when data or other related resources are required of this position.
• Will attend educational seminars as required to maintain up to date knowledge and skills as they relate to Life Safety Management.
• Maintains documentation and verifies that hospitals are in compliance with the computerized Work Order / Preventive Maintenance Building Maintenance Program as it relates to Joint Commission and Life Safety.
• Inspect facilities and confirm compliance with the Joint Commissions Environment of Care standards and CMS Conditions of Participation as they relate to Life Safety.
• Maintains a file of all completed and outstanding Plans for Improvement (PFI’s) for each facility and reports this data to appropriate personnel on a regular basis.
• Able to effectively support, work with and through other departments as required to meet company objectives.

Additional Information :

Qualifications

What you’ll need : Education :

Bachelor’s Degree or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Experience :

Minimum of 7 years in related field.

Certifications :

Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP), Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) preferred.

Why choose us :

As a team member of the Health Support Center, our goal is to support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. Our focus is to attract, retain, and empower a diverse and determined workforce. Our mission statement is at the heart of who we are and what we do : “Making Communities Healthier.” In this shared mission, we believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

Benefits : We offer an excellent total compensation package, including a competitive salary and benefits. Some of our benefits include 401k, flexible PTO, generous Employee illness benefit (EIB), medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program. We believe that happy, healthy people have a passionate engagement with life and work and have designed our package to enhance your wellbeing.

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Primary Location

Tennessee-Brentwood

Schedule

Full-timeWork ScheduleDay shift, 7-10 hr / shift, weekdays only