Safety Coordinator Jobs in North Carolina

Department:

10043 Regional Non Enterprise Corporate - Emergency Management Services

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

20

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

This position will be a .5 FTE and will work 20 hrs per week with flexibility in days being worked.

Pay Range:

$28.55 - $42.85

Essential Functions

• Coordinates safety activities in an effort to maintain constant readiness for surveys and inspections and ensure compliance with regulations, standards, and company policies including The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local regulations; serves as a safety point of contact during federal, state, local, and organizational surveys.
• Presents safety related program information, education, initiatives, and updates to teammates, contractors, and vendors; provides guidance on safety management, hazardous materials and waste management, occupational safety and health, and construction safety regulations.
• Assists in developing safety programs, evaluations, performance improvements, policies, and risk assessments; educates and provides corrective actions for deficiencies identified during inspections and assessments.
• Inspects patient and non-patient care departments, public spaces, and construction sites to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Assists in the coordination of activities related to proper handling, documenting, inspecting, and transportation of hazardous waste.
• Assists in developing policies and procedures; standardizes reports, programs, and processes at the facility level.
• Assists in managing documents, recordkeeping, and sharing information through software programs (i.e., SharePoint).
• Supports Corporate Safety teammates within assigned markets; provides corrective actions and solutions for complex issues impacting operations; supports facilities and teammates regarding injury/illnesses prevention and corrective actions; provides support for construction and renovation projects and risk assessments; supports emergency management teams and hospital incident command teams as necessary.
• Works with other service lines in order to accomplish initiatives impacting patient care and teammate safety.
• Implements and oversees projects as directed by leadership.
• Chairs/Co-chairs safety meetings, writes meeting minutes, and ensures action items are completed following meetings.

Physical Requirements

Works in an office environment approximately forty percent (40%) of the time, sitting, standing, walking, working with standard office equipment (i.e., computer, telephone, fax, copier, etc.); remaining 60% is spent in facility or support services setting. Requires walking and standing while conducting surveys and training sessions. Must be able to carry up to 15 pounds of materials and various types of equipment. Travel to other facilities is required. Subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions; may be subject to hazards (i.e. chemicals, mechanical parts, etc.) and atmospheric conditions (i.e. fumes, odors, dusts, mists, etc.); responsible for setting a strong example of safety by working in a safe manner and utilizing personal protective equipment (PPE), as appropriate.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Bachelor's Degree required. Licensure as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Healthcare Environmental Manager (HEM), Certified Healthcare Safety Professional, and/or other BCSP certification preferred. Familiarity required with The Joint Commission Environment of Care, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code, and OSHA Requirements for General and Construction Industries.

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.

Coordinates analytical activities for Corporate Safety programs across the System. Serves as a technical resource and subject matter expert for safety programs at the facility level. Coordinates facility activities and programs to assist in regulatory and organizational compliance.