Director - Office Of Emergency Management

Overview

Full-time position, exempt role

The Director is responsible for strategic development andoperations for Emergency Preparedness for NationwideChildren's Hospital which includes main campus clinical andnon -clinical, all off sites; clinical and non- clinical and NCHToledo. The Director serves as a liaison with local, state, andfederal agencies to ensure compliance and works directly withthe Emergency Management Coordinators to develop andimplement, manage and continually improve emergencypreparedness and business continuity planning.

Facilitatescollaboration with all members of the emergency preparednesscommittee and assures communication between disciplines andcontributes to building an interdisciplinary team. Collaborateswith the medical and hospital leadership to assure achievement ofeffective program development. The Director ensures all internaland external standards are met.

Why Nationwide Children's Hospital?

The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it.

And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose.

Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission.

We're 14,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet.

Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere.

Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job.

It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere.

Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.

Responsibilities

The Director supports, communicates, implements, and enforces the philosophy, mission, values, standards, policies, and procedures of Nationwide Children's Hospital and Emergency Services. The Director oversees and is responsible for the following duties and is responsible 24/365. The Director may also be asked to cover call and/or support other departments in Emergency Services.

1.Manages/oversees and is responsible for the development of procedures and protocols for emergency preparedness and disaster planning.

2.Analyze resources, equipment, and staff available to assist in emergency preparedness and disaster planning.

3.Prepare and oversee plans that outline operating procedures to be used in response to disasters or emergencies.

4.Maintain knowledge of current developments in area of expertise. Keep informed of activities or changes that could alter the likelihood of an emergency as well as those that could affect response efforts and details of plan implementation.

5.Responsible for ensuring that all The Joint Commission guidelines for Emergency Preparedness standards are being met.

6.Works collaboratively with supply chain leadership to develop par levels for supplies for special pathogens, emergency preparedness, and disaster planning.

7.Attend meetings, conferences, and additional educational seminars related to emergency management to learn new information and to develop working relations with other emergency preparedness directors/managers.

8.Oversees the recruitment of highly talented team members. Ensures their orientation and on-going training and monitors/performs the evaluation and feedback processes. Oversees the ongoing development of staff and as necessary monitors/performs fair and just disciplinary actions, developmental/behavioral/ performance action plans and/or termination of subordinate staff.

9.Provides leadership and professional direction to Emergency Preparedness Coordinator and Educator.

10. Coordinates networking and continuing education opportunities covering clinical, diversity, research, and inter-department awareness.

11. Promotes teamwork by building team environment and fostering cross functional collaboration.

12. Develops, implements and is accountable for a strong Continuous Quality Improvement Program which focuses on evaluating emergency preparedness and planning.

13. Assists in the planning and implementation of hospital and community disaster planning in conjunction with other local agencies such as Central Ohio Trauma system, Columbus Fire Department and the Office of Homeland Security.

14. Demonstrates knowledge of hazardous materials management and decontamination procedures.

15. Develops, oversees and is responsible for both the expense and capital budgets for the department and monitors, evaluates and justifies monthly budget expenditures.

16. Coordinates staff representation on departmental, hospital and community task forces, committees, quality teams and advisory groups. Serves as a representative to local and state agencies.

17. Supports, oversees, and participates in clinical research projects within Emergency Services and/or NCH as appropriate.

18. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Vice President of Emergency Services & Nurse Executive

Supervises: Emergency Preparedness Coordinator and Emergency Preparedness Educator

KNOWLEDGE, skills and abilities required

1.Degree in Emergency Preparedness/Disaster Planning or licensure as a Registered Nurse is preferred or 7 to 10 years of progressive leadership positions in emergency preparedness or disaster planning with Ohio CEM (Certified Emergency Management certification)

2.Bachelor's degree required; Master's Degree preferred. Work requires a level of knowledge equivalent to that obtained by completing a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Emergency Preparedness, Nursing, Hospital Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field.

3.Three to five years of experience in area of expertise required with progressively responsible leadership positions.

4.Exceptional customer service, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal relationship skills required for interaction with contacts

5.Strong leadership and supervisory skills required to plan, assign, and evaluate the work of subordinate staff. Analytical skill required to oversee and organize the work of others, and to develop and administer sound policies, procedures, budgets, and multidisciplinary practices.

6.Skill in promoting multidisciplinary collaboration; ability to act as a facilitator and change agent required

7.Able to work all shifts occasionally and be accessible to team by phone 24/7.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Must be able to see, hear, speak, read, and perform manual tasks with or without accommodations and care for oneself with little or no difficulty. Performance of principle duties and responsibilities require the ability to travel.

Note: frequency as Constantly (67-100%), Frequently (34-66%) and Occasionally (0-33%) for each requirement. Also note any lifting requirements with pound limit.

Sitting

• Constantly

Talking on phone/in person

• Frequently

Typing on a keyboard

• Constantly

Standing/walking

• Frequently

Lifting up to 25 pounds independently and higher with the use of a team or lifting devices- Occasionally

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.