AdventHealth

Director Safety & Security

AdventHealth Tampa, FL
AdventHealth

Director Safety & Security

AdventHealth Tampa, FL
1 month ago 47 applicants

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All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

  • Paid Days Off from Day One
  • Benefits from Day One
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Supports the Safety Officer with the Management of the Emergency Management program. Acts as Safety Officer for the Hospital in the absence of the Manager Environment of Care.
  • Develops, implements and analyzes quality improvement activities and outcomes of the department.
  • Manages department budget: manages all departmental resources in line with established budget.
  • Identities and recommends activities to enhance revenues and reduce costs.
  • Maintains and updates a property loss and prevention program in coordination with staff and Risk Management.
  • Establishes key controls on departmental communication equipment and property.
  • Evaluates incidents, investigates patterns of problems to determine course of action and programmatic improvements.
  • Participates in Quality Improvement Committee (QIC), Patient Safety Committee, Environment of Care Committee (EOC), and Patient Experience Committee (PE); reports on performance indicators for department.
  • Administers motor vehicle registration and parking/traffic control programs.
  • Resolves employee and patient satisfaction concerns in a timely manner, assuring they have been thoroughly investigated and appropriate actions taken as well as reported as required.
  • Serves as liaison with local law enforcement agencies, community organizations, and county disaster management organizations.
  • Promotes professionalism in appearance, positive attitude, and confidentiality.
  • Maintains current knowledge of Joint Commission standards.
  • Represents AHT in a professional manner to staff, visitors and the community AHT’s mission and core values.
  • Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Knowledge And Skills Required

  • Demonstrated leadership and participation in healthcare accreditation/regulatory surveys, and policy/procedure management related to Emergency Management (EM), Life Safety (LS) & Environment of Care (EOC)
  • Results-oriented self-starter that is highly adaptability with demonstrated leadership, training and coaching skills, that accepts responsibility, exercises authority, and functions independently
  • Ability to communicate effectively via oral and written, in both large and small group setting at different levels of the organization, and with diverse groups, communities and in public settings
  • Ability to effectively work in emotionally charged situations and a demanding, stressful, and fast-paced changing environment.
  • Strong diplomacy, tact, facilitation, persuasion and negotiation skills.
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills combined with business acumen and organizational and interpersonal leadership skills to lead, engage and develop a diverse workforce.
  • Knowledge of Federal, State, Local regulations related to healthcare, security, safety, emergency management, including, OSHA, and Baker Act standards of care and service.
  • Knowledge of healthcare, safety and emergency management accreditation and regulatory standards including AHCA and Joint Commission. Ability to read and interpret policies and regulations.
  • Demonstrated ability and skills in crisis intervention, de-escalation, investigation and emergency/disaster management.
  • Computer Skills: Competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point) and Security & Safety Management applications.
  • Demonstrated fluency to speak, read, and write in English.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Education And Experience Required

  • Bachelor Degree from an accredited university.
  • Minimum 10 years safety and security management leadership experience in a in a tertiary or mid-large size academic hospital setting or hospital/acute care setting, including pediatrics.
  • Minimum 10 years security experience in a healthcare setting with an emphasis on de-escalation techniques, risk reduction, use of technology tools and behavior.
  • Minimum 5 years leadership and/or consulting experience in safety and emergency management
  • Minimum 5 years supervisory experience in law enforcement or military policy
  • Experience working with AHCA, Joint Commission related to Environment of Care, Safety Management, and Emergency Management
  • Experience leading and coordinating initiatives with local county Sherriff’s Office. Fire Marshall and other emergency services providers.
  • Adept at managing diverse work teams and client population.

Education And Experience Preferred

  • Master’s Degree, preferably in Criminology and/or Criminal Justice Pref
  • Policy Academy Graduate
  • 5 years’ experience as a private investigator investigation consultant
  • Prior experience as a EMT or Paramedic

Licensure, Certification Or Registration Required

  • Certification in Emergency Management
  • Florida Drivers’ License
  • NIMS Certification in Healthcare or equivalent (100, 200, 700 & 800 for TJC Standards for EOC and Safety)
  • IAHSS Management Certification required within 90 days of hire

Licensure, Certification Or Registration Preferred

  • CPI Crisis Prevention Certification or AVADE certification required within 90 days of hire
  • EMT or Paramedic License
  • LEAN Leadership Certification completed with one (1) year.

Supervisory Responsibilities

FACILITY SPECIFIC SECTION

  • Exhibits AHS values and integrity in all interpersonal contracts. Establishes and maintains courteous, tactful and professional level of interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with customer populations served, including: Patients, guests, co-workers, general public, medical staff and external business associates. Adheres to all policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates effective oral and written communications skills; maintains required level of confidentiality; interacts effectively with employees at all levels.
  • Successfully manages areas of responsibility, providing leadership for operations and productivity that foster collaborative relationships.
  • Demonstrates effective negotiation of vendor contracts and management of vendor supported areas.
  • Achieves a viable and engaged workforce that meets organizational growth, promotes diversity and cultural inclusion.
  • Proves efficiency and effectiveness in managing budgets for the areas of responsibility.
  • Demonstrates and models behaviors aligned with Mission and behavior and service standards.
  • Demonstrates effective and proactive stewardship of organizational resources and regulatory compliance.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical

  • Seniority level

    Not Applicable

  • Employment type

    Full-time

  • Job function

    Other

  • Industries

    Hospitals and Health Care

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