Manager- Emergency Preparedness

LCMC Health•Metairie, LA

About The Position

Your job is more than a job. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. GENERAL DUTIES The Manager, Emergency Manager has comprehensive knowledge of hospital operations and of the vital services provided to the community. This includes understanding essential and non-essential services during an event and the recovery of critical services post event. Annually performs a hazard risk assessment to identify hazards that can impede hospital operations or access. Develops and implements mitigation plans to address identified hazards Identifies and evaluates critical resources and supplies necessary for 96-hour response. Coordinates and implements specialized threat specific Emergency Management training for staff and responding departments. Develop and perform drills, tabletops and functional exercises to test our response plans. Collects data from event responses through hot-wash meetings, surveys, and other means to identify what works well and what improvements must be made. Creates an After-Action Plan, post events based on data collection to implement improvements. Functions as the Liaison Officer during emergency events and provides guidance to Incident Command to ensure the National Incident Management System (NIMS) is being followed. Works collaboratively with System Emergency Management Governance Committee, Actively participate in state and regional meetings, planning, events, and drills. Provides oversight of state and federal required updates to ensure timely completion and accuracy. Identify budgetary needs and provides oversight and tracking of grant funding. Chairs the Emergency Management and Physical Environment Committees and ensure regulatory compliance. Perform physical environment rounding to identify deficiencies, implement corrective actions, and track hospital wide compliance. Provide guidance and direction for the required management plans under the physical environment standards to include Safety, Security, Life Safety, Utilities, Hazardous Materials and Waste, and Medical Equipment Management. Perform periodic review of required Utility and Life Safety documentation to ensure compliance. Complete annual assessment and plan review of the Emergency Management and Physical Environment plans for appropriate scope and performance. Participates in regulatory surveys TJC, CMS LADH, DHH, LASFM, ETC. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Proficient in quality improvement processes. Proficient computer skills in MS Office (word, excel, power point) to develop spreadsheets graphs and presentations. Requires above average written and oral communication skills. Requires the ability to deal with Environmental Conditions such as, working inside and outside, in differing weather conditions, and working in close quarters with others under stressful conditions. Will support UHS and associated clinics in EM and leading EOC meetings. Standardization and growth will be primary focus. WORK SHIFT: Days (United States of America) LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary About East Jefferson General Hospital East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital. Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States. About LCMC Health One-of-a-kind care comes from one-of-a-kind people. At LCMC Health, our people are the magic ingredient that makes our care so extra-extraordinary. We are compassionate, driven, and dedicated to bringing a little something extra to healthcare and to the people of New Orleans and beyond. If you’re the kind of person who believes that our community deserves the best and that healthcare needs a little more heart, we want you to be a part of our family. From medical roles to administrative positions, every person on our team plays a part in our mission: to provide health, care, and education beyond extraordinary. Let’s make every day extraordinary, together.

Requirements

Proficient in quality improvement processes.
Proficient computer skills in MS Office (word, excel, power point) to develop spreadsheets graphs and presentations.
Requires above average written and oral communication skills.
Requires the ability to deal with Environmental Conditions such as, working inside and outside, in differing weather conditions, and working in close quarters with others under stressful conditions.

Responsibilities

Annually performs a hazard risk assessment to identify hazards that can impede hospital operations or access.
Develops and implements mitigation plans to address identified hazards
Identifies and evaluates critical resources and supplies necessary for 96-hour response.
Coordinates and implements specialized threat specific Emergency Management training for staff and responding departments.
Develop and perform drills, tabletops and functional exercises to test our response plans.
Collects data from event responses through hot-wash meetings, surveys, and other means to identify what works well and what improvements must be made.
Creates an After-Action Plan, post events based on data collection to implement improvements.
Functions as the Liaison Officer during emergency events and provides guidance to Incident Command to ensure the National Incident Management System (NIMS) is being followed.
Works collaboratively with System Emergency Management Governance Committee
Actively participate in state and regional meetings, planning, events, and drills.
Provides oversight of state and federal required updates to ensure timely completion and accuracy.
Identify budgetary needs and provides oversight and tracking of grant funding.
Chairs the Emergency Management and Physical Environment Committees and ensure regulatory compliance.
Perform physical environment rounding to identify deficiencies, implement corrective actions, and track hospital wide compliance.
Provide guidance and direction for the required management plans under the physical environment standards to include Safety, Security, Life Safety, Utilities, Hazardous Materials and Waste, and Medical Equipment Management.
Perform periodic review of required Utility and Life Safety documentation to ensure compliance.
Complete annual assessment and plan review of the Emergency Management and Physical Environment plans for appropriate scope and performance.
Participates in regulatory surveys TJC, CMS LADH, DHH, LASFM, ETC.
Will support UHS and associated clinics in EM and leading EOC meetings.
Standardization and growth will be primary focus.