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Children's Hospital Colorado Emergency Manager in Aurora, Colorado
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Job ID87862
LocationAurora, Colorado
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
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Why Work at Children's....
Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day. We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatric hospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & World Report. As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's different.
Job Overview
Assists the Director of Operational Continuity and Emergency Management with preparing Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) staff to adequately function during a local or internal disaster by providing organizational wide education on emergency procedures, conducting disaster drills, maintaining disaster equipment and supplies, communicating and coordinate with local community partners to incorporate CHCO disaster response plans with other plans from organizations such as the Office of Emergency Management, state health department, local first responders and other hospitals.The Emergency Manager will have oversight of the Continuity of Operations (COOP) plan.
Additional Information
Department Name: Emergency Management Job Status: Full time, 40 hours per week. Shift: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
Qualifications
EDUCATION - Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business or a related field. Master's Preferred. EXPERIENCE - 3 years of hospital Emergency Management, Emergency Department, Facilities, or Administrative experience. EQUIVALENCY - Professional experience, beyond minimum requirements, in a related field may substitute for the Bachelor degree requirement on a year for year basis. CERTIFICATION(S) - CHEM or other EM related certification (To be completed within two years of hire.)
Responsibilities
POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE No direct patient care. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform. Manages the COOP program, coordinates with department managers, and ensures annual completion of the COOP operational profiles.Solicits feedback and recommends changes to the COOP program. Communicates and coordinates with local community partners including other area hospitals, local first responders and disaster response agencies at the local, state and regional levels, e.g. the Homeland ecurity Department, CDC, NDMS, RETAC, Aurora OEM, and CDPHE.Participates on local, state, and regional committees. Oversees CHCO grant funded projects. Coordinates CHCO's grant submittals as it relates to emergency preparedness and maintains eligibility for future grants by working with Administration to fulfill grant requirements. Evaluates and recommends grant opportunities. Ensures completion of required emergency management drills and completion of after action reports. Plans and coordinates Emergency Preparedness Hospital-wide exercises, including exercises involving community participation. Participates in community tabletop drills and exercises, whenever practical, and conducts Incident Command practice sessions with... For full info follow application link.
