Oversee and coordinate efforts to develop and maintain the RRH Emergency Management program in the Eastern Region to ensure the safety of employees, patients, residents, and visitors, and facilities. This role will have oversight of four different facilities.

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Newark-Wayne | Clifton Springs

DEPARTMENT: Safety & Security

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday (subject to 24/7 call)

ATTRIBUTES

• Associate’s Degree in Health Care Administration preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior security or emergency management experience (or related field), in excess of 5 years.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Strong analytical, computer, problem solving and communication skills.
• Able to deal well with people, to problem solve, to appropriately confront issues, to motivate others as individuals and as a group, and to plan, organize, and direct the activities of others.

RESPONSIBILITIES

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: Responsible for developing and overseeing the execution of the Emergency Management plan, which identifies and monitors protection goals, tactics, and metrics consistent with best practices. Responds and assists at emergency incidents as appropriate. Facilitate debriefings and prepare action plans as appropriate. Develops and delivers education and training programs that foster emergency preparedness, awareness, and minimize workplace violence. Ensures that Comprehensive Emergency Plans exist within RRH, and that they meet all emergency requirements for NYS, TJC, The Federal government, and OSHA.

POLICY & PROCEDURE: Oversees the establishment and ongoing development of appropriate emergency planning standards, policies, and procedures. Plans and coordinates ongoing emergency planning drills and other exercises as needed. Facilitate debriefings and prepare action plans as needed and required. Oversees the Emergency Preparedness Committee. Manages the department within annual operating budgets and assists RRH with the identification of annual capital needs related to system-wide emergency preparedness.

COLLABORATION: Coordinate with local officials, non-profit organization and government agencies as required. Works with senior leaders to prioritize emergency preparedness initiatives and spending and incorporates them into the annual Emergency Preparedness Plan. Works collaboratively with and maintains positive relationships with local, state, and federal emergency management agencies, regulatory and related government agencies on all issues related to emergency preparedness.