Facilities Environmental Safety Manager

Department:

11646 Support Operations Division - Facilities: Corp Safety

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

1st shift Monday - Friday

Pay Range:

$51.05 - $76.60

It's More Than a Job, It's a Calling!

Position: Facilities Environmental Safety Manager

Location: Advocate Health Corporate; Oak Brook, IL.

Full Time; 1st Shift

~Monday-Friday

Major Responsibilities:

• Acts as the principal safety and Physical Environment regulatory standards representative to leaders, visitors, team members and contractors, including assigned locations. Directs and interacts with regulatory agency personnel during compliance inspections. Understands and shares job expertise with others, including leaders, peers, and team members and utilizes problem solving skills for complex situations that arise.
• Provides oversight to ensure system-wide and strategic compliance in collaboration with departmental leadership.
• Assist with resource planning and supporting leadership in identifying goals and priorities for the safety team, including decision-making related to program framework.
• Leads in policy review and development, process improvement, implementation of best practices, and onboarding new team members on an as needed basis. Assists in the development of and provides education for the Physical Environment including annual safety training, new team member orientation/training, and contractor orientation.
• Provides oversight and ensures regulatory compliance through direction and leadership. This is achieved through use of safety expertise, including knowledge of codes, when working directly other leaders.
• Acts as the hospital safety/regulatory point of contact with federal, state, county, and local officials and serves as the safety technical expert. This person is responsible for compliance with regulatory requirements of such agencies as Department of Public Health, DNV, Joint Commission, CMS, EPA, OSHA, and local authorities having jurisdiction. Independently develops solutions as required to maintain compliance.
• Leads ongoing monitoring of the physical environment through committee oversight and regular inspection rounds to ensure a safe environment. Acts as the subject matter expert in the electronic rounding platform, including scheduling, trending and analysis of data, communication with department leaders and reporting to the Physical Environment and Quality Committees. Independently identifies gaps in the safety program and uses career expertise and experience to problem-solve.
• Supports Quality and Accreditation initiatives by developing reports, analyses and actions required for the Physical Environment. Ensures reports are prepared by the respective leaders for Safety, Security, Hazardous Materials and Waste, Medical Equipment, Utilities, Life Safety and Emergency Management.
• Assist with analysis and determining proper procedures for mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery in emergency disasters situations and assists facilities in developing and implementing those procedures.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None

Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Safety or related field

Experience Required:

• 7 years of related field experience preferably within the healthcare setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Familiarity with The Joint Commission "Environment of Care," or DNV (Det Norske Veritas) "Physical Environment" NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, NFPA 99 Healthcare Facilities Code, EPA, and OSHA requirements for General and Construction Industries preferred.
• Must have the ability to clearly communicate verbally, in person, and in writing with patients, families/agencies and the health care team.
• Must possess a strong sense of urgency and make sound decisions.
• Must be a critical thinker, have ability to solve problems, and is solution oriented.
• Successful project management experience.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills with demonstration of skill and competence in use of all Microsoft Office applications required.
• Responsible for setting a strong example of safety by working safely and utilizing personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• This position requires travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Exposed to a normal office environment.
• Must be able to carry up to 25 pounds of material and various types of equipment.
• Travel to other facilities in personal vehicle is required
• Subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions

Preferred Job Requirements

• Master's degree preferred Safety Management, Safety Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Management, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Health Care Environmental Manager (HEM) Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP), or other related industry certifications highly preferred

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.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.