Safety Specialist, Protective Services , Baptist South

Job Summary

Baptist is looking to add a Safety SpecialistBaptist South to join our team. The Safety Specialist will be responsible for providing technical expertise to team members, develops, implements, and managing the day to day functions of Emergency Management, Safety/Environment of Care programs, and monitoring Life Safety program within the hospital/health-care setting including freestanding Emergency Department.

Shift Details: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Occasional evening or night shifts may be required based on organizational needs)

Location: Baptist South

Security Specialist General Responsibilities:

• Writing and establishing required EC/LS & EM policies.
• Setting up and conducting EOC rounding and tracking follow up.
• Conducting all fire drills.
• Creating a Fire Extinguisher matrix/inventory and conducting monthly/annual inspections.
• Establishing fire safety training and department plans.
• Establishing an evacuation plan.
• Writing and implementing the following: Emergency Operations Plan, Continuity of Operation Plan (COOP) and a Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
• Conducting EM training and drills.
• Participating in the community and region EM planning activities.

If you are interested in this Full-Time, Safety Specialist opportunity at Baptist South, please apply now!

Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Education Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• 1-2 years Healthcare Experience Required
• 1-2 years Emergency Management Experience Required

License and Certification

• Certified Healthcare Safety (CHSP) Required
• Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional (CHEP) Required
• Driver's License Required

Location

Location Overview

Opened in 2005 in southern Jacksonville, Baptist Medical Center South has doubled in size. This full-service hospital provides a healing environment, from its architecture to amenities, and also is a digital environment using an electronic medical record. Baptist South was designated a Magnet™ hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in patient care and is a Joint Commission-certified stroke center and an accredited chest pain center. Baptist Medical Center South has been ranked No. 1 among metro Jacksonville hospitals in the U.S. News and World Report annual Best Hospital rankings.  Baptist has also been named one of the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare in the U.S. by Modern Healthcare. The hospital is minutes away from sports, shopping, music, cultural and entertainment venues, as well as beautiful beaches.