Director of Emergency Planning

Director of Emergency Planning

Location: Bismarck, ND

Address: 1900 N 11th Street

Job Schedule: Part-time

Weekly Hours: 20-30 hours per week

The North Dakota Long Term Care Association is looking for a part-time Director of Emergency Planning. The Director is funded through the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) and will implement Healthcare Preparedness Program grant requirements. This position acts as a communication liaison for North Dakota Long Term Care Association’s member facilities, the North Dakota Department of Health & Human Services Health Response and Licensure Section, and the Emergency Preparedness (EPR) unit.

Essential Functions

• Assist facilities with developing, reviewing, and revising all-hazards emergency operations plans.
• Provide the most up to date and concise information on changing policies and procedures as provided from: CDC, CMS, OSHA, AHCA/NCAL, ASPR Tracie, ND HHS and other appropriate entities.
• Research emergency preparedness policies and procedures for long term care.
• Assist with direction for long term care administrators during emergencies as directed by the Department Operations Center (DOC).
• Participate in EPR exercises, drills and training opportunities.
• Secure emergency preparedness/life safety speakers for conventions and bootcamp. Help coordinate speakers on arrival and assist with other day-of-event tasks.
• Update NDLTCA website with pertinent planning and training information
• Participate on EPR applicable committees and coalitions.
• Maintain a current and updated list of emergency preparedness contacts in facilities for ReadyOp mass communication system.
• Visit member facilities.
• Assist in providing information, resources and training programs for workforce; recruitment and retainment.

Job Qualifications and Abilities

• ·Experience and knowledge of the long term care profession and/or emergency planning is preferred but not required.
• ·Completion of Incident Command System (ICS) courses 100, 200, 700 and 800 within one year of hire date.
• Self-motivated, enjoy working independently as well as a team member.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Comfortable speaking to large groups and also via electronic media.
• Ability to work with various software programs.

Wage and Schedule

• $25–$30 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits include a 401(k) and a monthly health insurance stipend.
• Flexible, part-time schedule totaling 20 - 30 hours/week, dependent on workload.
• Remote work available after training, with self-scheduled in-office time and periodic travel within North Dakota and 1-3 conferences within the U.S.

Send cover letter, resume, and two professional references to Nikki Wegner nikki@ndltca.org by February 15, 2026.

Who We Are

The North Dakota Long Term Care Association (NDLTCA) is a professional and advocacy organization representing assisted living, basic care, nursing facilities, home health, home care, and hospice providers across North Dakota. NDLTCA is an affiliate of the American Health Care Association, the National Center for Assisted Living, and the Alliance for Care at Home.

Through collaboration with our members and partners, NDLTCA works to advance quality care while supporting the dignity, independence, and quality of life of the individuals served across the long term care continuum.

NDLTCA is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bismarck, ND 58501