Summary:
General: Responsible for coordinating, planning, organizing and implementing a specific service. Responsible for fiscal management, performance improvement activities, and compliance with all relevant policies/procedures and regulations. Manages all aspects of personnel processes. Ensures regulatory compliance, and develops policies and procedures to support organizational and regulatory requirements. Monitors parameters in area of expertise and then coordinates performance improvement and training activities. Communicates information effectively. Ability to make timely decisions and manager change process. Must interface with all departments as part of the management team. Works effectively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve objectives of the program. Specific: Responsible for oversight of facilities and equipment. Plans, develops and directs all activities in the hospital relating to general safety, security, fire protection, accident prevention, emergency management, OSHA and regulatory compliance, and accident investigation. The Safety Officer has the responsibility to immediately notify the appropriate Medical Center management to an identified safety hazard, that may pose an imminent risk to life or property. Immediate action may be taken when a condition arises that threatens life/health or threatens damage to equipment or buildings. The Safety Officer will coordinate those actions with the appropriate clinical staff to ensure patient safety.

Other information:
Will consider candidate with five years relevant experience.Prefer experience with development of safety policies and procedures in a healthcare setting.Possess basic understanding of safety regulations and codes from Joint Commission, OSHA, NFPA and other applicable regulatory agencies. Requires a highly organized individual with the ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities. Able to demonstrate a basic understanding of emergency responses as they relate to overall safety initiative. Excellent communication skills and ability to relate well with people of diverse backgrounds, training and experience.Requires a highly organized individual with the ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities:
Responsible for operations of all off sites and main campus. Oversees mechanics, utility workers and support staff for all maintenance and office issues. Assumes Director's responsibilities in his absence. Manages the timekeeping/payroll system for Plant Operations. Oversees daily operations of Facilities for all aspects of routine maintenance that can include project management. Directs and manages engineering staff, general contractors to maintain general safety and functions of the hospital and off sites. Formulates and implements the Medical Center's Safety Program. Ensures that the Medical Center is in compliance with all regulatory agencies in regard to safety. This includes at least annual scored Joint Commission Mock Survey. Coordinates all Environment of Care activities, contingency plans, training and evaluations in the system including regular periodic drills and inspections. Interprets and enforces Life Safety Code in accordance with NFPA and Joint Commission standards. Assesses for and initiates interim life safety measures when applicable. Serve as the internal consultant to develop proactive safety initiatives which measurably reduce accidents, incidents and hazards among patients, team members, and visitors. Chairs the Environment of Care and Safety Committees and may be a subcommittee team leader. Maintains liaison with safety personnel of other institutions and with other regulatory agencies. Escorts external agencies on all safety inspections.

Competencies and skills:
Essential:
* Knowledge Of Office Equipment
* Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal
* Knowledge Of Basic Computer Programs
* Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
* Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
* Has Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors
* Experience With Excel, Power Point, Word, Visio, Etc.

Education:
Essential:
* High school graduate or equivalent
  

Location: Hospital-Main Campus

Shift : 8am-4:30pm Monday - Friday

FTE: 1.000000  

Work Status: Full Time

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About Beebe Healthcare

Beebe Healthcare serves the Sussex County community with a medical center located in beautiful, historic Lewes, Delaware, and convenient outpatient locations throughout the county. Founded in 1916 by two physician brothers, Drs. James Beebe and Richard C. Beebe, the medical center in Lewes is a 210-licensed-bed, not-for-profit seaside community hospital. Beebe's specialized service lines include cardiac and vascular, surgical services, oncology, women's health, and orthopaedic services. Beebe offers an array of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and diagnostic services. Beebe's five satellite campuses offer imaging, physical rehabilitation, and lab services, as well as walk-in care centers. In addition, Beebe offers Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine and Diabetes Management & Medical Nutrition Therapy. With a mission to serve the community, Beebe also offers many free screenings and outreach programs through its Population Health Department; and advanced medical care for those who are recuperating at home through Beebe Home Care Services. Beebe is also training the next generation of nurses through the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing, located behind the Medical Cente...r in Lewes. Beebe's Medical Staff has grown tremendously since the early 1990s. Employed physicians through Beebe Medical Group and our affiliated physicians on Beebe's Medical Staff now serve patients from Milford to Millville in specialties including cardiac surgery, dermatology, endocrinology, family practice, gastroenterology, general surgery, internal medicine, pediatric neurology, and surgical oncology. Beebe is proud to offer quality care, close to home for the residents and visitors of Sussex County.

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