Director Of Safety Risk Management

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The Manager II position in Safety Risk Management (SRM) oversees all entities within the organizational structure of SRM department. Overall general responsibilities include:

Supervising/managing the following departments and/or programs: Safety Officer, the Security Department, and the Emergency Management Program.

Responsibilities and other duties include but are not limited to: Staff evaluation, approvals of invoices.

Confirming that campus fire drills are conducted as required by regulatory and documenting findings as well as plans of correction; Conducting life safety code tours and monitoring life safety issues; processes client injury reports; is proactive in taking measures to improve safety by investigating incidents and tracking trends; works with a variety of hospital leadership personnel; participates in pre-service orientation and training when needed.

The SRM Director is the chairperson for the monthly Environment of Care Committee meeting and presents relevant and regular reporting information on SRM projects, programs and performance measures. Chairs the Accident Review Board (ARB) committee. Takes the lead in developing a culture of safety and security with involvement from team members of both the SRM department and other leaders within the Hospital.

The SRM Director participates in performance improvement activities and compiles documentation that meets Joint Commission, Federal, State and Local regulations and standards.

Attends work on a regular and schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. Essential Job Functions:

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Provides quality administrative and program support to the Safety Risk Management Department critical to providing an environment of care that ensures the safety of hospital staff and the clients served.

Investigates incidents involving hospital staff and clients.

Reviews client injury reports for completion and accuracy.

Ensures successful performance improvement initiatives and develops and monitors plans of correction for the Safety Risk Management Department.

Develops and presents safety training in a variety of venues.

Conducts Environment of Care tours; conducts fire drills and keeps documentation; performs equipment, furniture, program risk assessments and documents findings.

Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to analyze complex reports.

Experience with SDS sheets and hazardous materials programs. Good presentation and training techniques.

Proficient in MS Office software (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, Word).

Working knowledge of Workers' Compensation and Safety Program management.

Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, priorities, and procedures for the Safety Risk Management department.

Prepares, reviews, and evaluates reports on the effectiveness of program activities.

Prepares and reviews program budget requests.

Prepares or oversees the preparation of training material and operational manuals.

Confers with staff on program issues and problems to identify and implement solutions.

Coordinates and/or conducts special investigations, program analyses, and recommends improvements.

Reviews applications, conduct interviews, approves hiring and separations using the HHSC HR guidelines. Includes submitting hiring paperwork for newly hired.

Approval of staff time off and or overtime as necessary.

Attends Capital Area Trauma Regional Advisory Council (CATRAC) meetings and provides information necessary to comply with the hospital's participation agreements.

Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) experience.

Attending various weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings. Providing prudent, relevant information.

The ability to be on call 24/7, providing direction and response to incidents.

Informing and/or providing updates on campus incident to executive leadership.

Chairs the Accident Review Board committee and offers insight into safety and prevention.

Updates the hospital Emergency Management Plan annually.

Participates in the annual State Office of Risk Management (SORM) audit.

Participates in the bi-annual State Fire Marshal inspections.

Participates and submits required Joint Commission inspection SRM reports as required.

Liaison for Travis County Sheriff Office and City of Austin first responders, including LE agencies, for surrounding serving counties.

Ensures annual evaluations, required annual training, required vaccinations are completed for SRM department staff. Registration or Licensure Requirements:

Experience with NFPA 101 and Life Safety Code preferred; Experience with Emergency Management Planning preferred; Experience with Joint Commission standards preferred.

Certificates from FEMA courses (IS-100 Intro ICS, IS-100.HCb, IS-200b ICS Single Resources & Initial Action Incident, IS-200.HCa Applying ICS to Healthcare Organizations, 300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents, 400 Advanced ICS, Command & General Staff, IS-700 NIMS & 800 National Response Framework, An Introduction) preferred and Austin State Hospital training is expected to be gained within the first 6 months of employment.

AED/CPR/Basic Life Saving certification preferred or expected to be obtained within the first 6 months of employment.

Must possess a clean driving record and have the ability to obtain a Texas driver's license with 90 days of employment. Initial Selection Criteria:

Prefer experience working in a hospital setting in direct care or in an administrative position.

Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent.

Prefer candidate with a college degree.

Experience in a team/shift lead role or providing training/guidance to others.

Prefer experience dealing with recruiting and retention of staff. Additional Information:

Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, and HHS OIG list of Excluded Individuals/Entities.

Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.

The salary offered will follow HHS starting salary guidelines which are typically made at or near the posted minimum of the salary range.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, healthcare workers are considered to be at significant risk for acquiring or transmitting hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and influenza. All of these diseases are vaccine-preventable.

As a result, state hospital policy requires employees be vaccinated according to their level of contact with patients. In the event you choose to not be immunized for the influenza virus, you may be required to wear a mask and take other protective measures. MOS Code:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to: 42A, YN, 0111, 3A1X1. All active duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor's Military Crosswalk at http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx.

HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

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