Emergency Preparedness Manager

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is looking for an Emergency Preparedness Manager to join the team. Ideal candidates will be capable of leading planning meetings and developing curriculum. 

Key responsibilities include:

- Debriefing and writing reports

- Maintaining effective communication

- Engaging in committee meetings and involvement

- Coordinating the ICS activiations 

Candidates should be comfortable with technology, as there are increasing technological advancements in the field. Emergency response experience is essential.

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Role Purpose

Develop and maintain current, organizational Emergency Management Program in accordance with BJC, local, state, federal agency, accreditation requirements and organizational needs. Coordinate implementation of an all hazards emergency management program to prepare for and define actions in the event of an emergency situation to minimize interruption of services, restore services, functions and facilities as timely as possible. Continuously assess for effectiveness program related documentation, organizational structure and provide feedback for continous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and evaluate an emergency management system including healthcare disaster preparedness, response to events with the potential to interrupt hospital operations.
• Manage the annual Hazardous Vulnerability Analysis (HVA) process for all licensed organizational facilities. Plan and execute exercises. Participate in state and regional emergency management planning meetings.
• Support the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS), including regular incident command exercisers, providing education and training for affected staff, incident response including supporting Incident Commander during activation's.
• Facilitate the formal post-event debrief process and creation of After Actions Reports (AARs). Manage completion of all action items identified in formal debrief process. Maintain documation for review upon request.
• Manage Emergency Management and Incident Management Team meetings. Establish and maintain in accordance with federal, state and local agency and accreditation requirements emergency management/preparedness policies and procedures. Provide technical support, policy interpretation and guidance for department specific emergency plans.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• 2-5 years

Licenses & Certifications

• Incident Command System
• Homeland Sec Exerc & Eval Prog

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Master's Degree

Experience

• 5-10 years

Licenses & Certifications

• Associate Emergency Manager
• Certified Emergency Manager

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer