Emergency Preparedness Coordinator RN

24 hrs/week. Benefits eligible.

Essential Functions:

• Serves as a clinical representative responsible for ensuring that all Joint Commission requirements for Emergency Preparedness are met. Participates in several internal and external committees.
• Collaborates to ensure clinical accuracy on educational programs related to Emergency Preparedness.
• Provides direct service to internal or external customers. Provides a quality of service that customers describe as excellent.
• Communicates effectively with diverse audiences, using appropriate media and language. Ensures important messages are clearly understood.
• Provides feedback for improvement of procedures. Assists in the development and implementation of specific procedures.
• Responsible for planning, coordination, and maintenance of organizational emergency management plans for both internal and external events.
• Coordinates the planning of hospital disaster/emergency preparedness exercises, in partnership with other agencies such as Central Ohio Trauma System, County Emergency Management and Homeland Security agencies, and other appropriate agencies having jurisdictional authority.
• Identifies equipment and supply needs, provides input for capital and operational budgets related to emergency preparedness activities.
• Stays knowledgeable of related topics in the field. Identifies areas/issues appropriate for research study, including developing conditions in community/world.
• Works in accordance with on-call and scheduling requirements for the Emergency Preparedness Team.

Education Requirement:

BSN, required.

Licensure Requirement:

• Licensed as Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.

Certifications:

• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM or State-level equivalent), required. If not current, must secure within 24 months from date of hire.

Skills:

• Knowledge of Homeland Security's Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP).
• Understanding of emergency and operational planning.
• Familiarity with Hospital-Based First Receivers of Victims Program.
• Knowledge of pediatric nursing care and practices.

Experience:

• Three years of experience in emergency services or Emergency/Disaster Preparedness, preferred.
• Experience in education/training, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Standing

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Color vision, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing - Far/near

"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 individuals 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 their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"