Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

Major Responsibilities:

• Plan, direct, coordinate and manage the operational activities of the Emergency Preparedness Program.
• Develops the Emergency Preparedness Committee including support to other Advocate Health Care Emergency Preparedness Committee Planning.
• Develop, plan, monitor, and evaluate the HICS (hospital incident command system) and NIMS (National Incident Management System)
• Work in collaboration with other disciplines to provide oversight for local/regional exercises that will evaluate effectiveness of the ALGH emergency preparedness program to include (but not limited too); surge, PPE, decontamination, isolation, hospital laboratory, hospital pharmacy, communication, and bioterrorism plans
• Work collaboratively with local and regional hospitals and governmental agencies to develop, plan, monitor, and evaluate regional disaster preparedness planning such the Illinois Mutual Aid Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and other plans.
• Participates on committees as requested, including, but not limited to: Emergency Management Committee, Environment of Care, Infection Prevention, Nursing Leadership
• Plan, direct, coordinate and manage hazmat activities and education
• Participates in the planning, development and implementation for educational programs for Emergency Preparedness.
• Acts as liaison during emergency event and documents according to regulatory requirements.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA, Accrediting Organization and all other regulatory agencies for hazmat training

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Preferred: Registered Nurse (RN) license, Emergency Management or equivalent, or licensed with the State in which the TM practices as Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P)

Education Preferred: Registered Nurse (RN) license, Emergency Management or equivalent, or licensed with the State in which the TM practices as Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P)

Preferred Experience & Qualifications:

• 3–4 years of experience in Emergency Department, field paramedic experience, or emergency preparedness.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Leadership experience.
• National Healthcare Disaster Board Certification (NHDP-BC).

Training Requirement:

• Completion of FEMA IS Courses 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 within 12 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Basic computer skills, self-starter, good organizational skills with an attention to details and follow through, report writing capability. Demonstrates ability to work unsupervised.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Must be able to travel to for classes and meetings. Must be flexible to attend day, afternoon, and evening meetings/ classes. May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases. Must be able to prepare and lecture on assigned topics. Job may require emergency call-in situations available to work varied work schedule 24/7/365 in period of public health emergency. Acts as secondary operator of the Regional Hospital Coordination Center. Valid driver’s license. Ability to lift >50 lbs. of equipment

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.