Director-Healthcare Operations Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Overview

Director - Healthcare Operations Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our IU Health Medical Group leadership team in the role of Director – Healthcare Operations Safety & Emergency Preparedness.

The Healthcare Operations Safety and Emergency Preparedness Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining safety protocols and emergency preparedness plans across clinical practices. Ensures compliance with regulatory standards, enhances staff readiness, and supports a culture of safety and resilience throughout the medical group. Regularly interface with leadership, physicians, nursing staff, patients and frontline team members, engaging in rounding and process improvement.

Execute organizational strategy and drive change initiatives to optimize organizational potential and achieve operational objectives. Through comprehensive onsite assessments/surveys, document/plan reviews, data analysis, advisory consultation and collaboration with leaders, team members, external agency and industry leaders, this individual will identify priorities for improvement and spread best practices to mitigate physical environmental, occupational and general safety risks. Ensures education/training, proactive assessment and problem solving for the safety of team members and general safety education to team members, leaders and providers throughout the state, while optimizing IU Health’s resources.

Reports to:

Vice President Practice Operations

Key Relationships:
System leaders for emergency preparedness, business continuity and safety

Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• Bachelor s Degree or equivalent years of experience is required.
• Requires 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Certification in Healthcare Emergency Preparedness (CHEP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Hospital Incident Command System (HICS), NIMS and OSHA standards.
• Experience developing strategic partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders and external key local community leaders to ensure inclusive safety planning and disaster preparedness preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership and project management skills.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.