Emergency Preparedness Coord

Pay: Competitive

Location: Miami, Florida

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Summary: Serves as a resource, collaborates with others, and coordinates activities of the COVID-19 Crisis Center and system-wide Emergency Preparedness and Safety Programs.

Job Specific Duties:

• Edit, review, and submit approval of COVID-19 related Situation Background Assessment Recommendation (SBAR) proposals.
• Develop, review, and support COVID-19 related mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery strategies.
• Coordinate availability of COVID-19 related critical inventory to include: PPE, pharmaceuticals, testing supplies, ventilators, and staffing.
• Report shortages and submit emergency requests.
• Obtain and submit accurate COVID-19 data to local, State, and Federal Agencies, as required.
• Coordinate COVID-19 related communications for staff, patients, and visitors.
• Collaborate in developing and maintaining a written Emergency Management Plan and Emergency Operations Plan as required by regulatory agencies.
• Conduct and document healthcare system’s Hazard Vulnerability Analysis.
• Conduct annual needs assessments, recommend purchase of necessary assets, and maintain a stockpile of emergency supplies and equipment.
• Develop improvement action plans and timelines based on real events and emergency drill evaluations.
• Develop policies to ensure continuous survey readiness and governmental regulatory compliance with all emergency preparedness standards.
• Plan, coordinate, document, and evaluate emergency drills.
• Ensure required numbers and types of drills are completed annually as required by regulatory agencies.
• Represent the hospital at local, state, and national COVID-19 and emergency management meetings.
• Develop training outlines and train staff on the functions of the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) and emergency preparedness policies and procedures.

Minimum

Job Requirements:

• Associate's Degree (or) 5 years of emergency management, security, or environmental health/safety experience.
• Active and valid State of Florida driver’s license with an approved driving record pursuant to our policy and maintained throughout employment.
• Experience in a healthcare setting, emergency management setting, or similar experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Certified Hospital Emergency Coordinator designation preferred.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office.
• Knowledge of OSHA, DNV-GL, CMS, and other regulatory requirements.
• Effective decision-making and demonstrated creativity in problem-solving.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital, formerly known as Miami Children's Hospital, is a hospital for children in South Florida.