Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, ED - Emergency Department
UW Health
Madison, WI

Work Schedule: 
100% FTE, days. Hours are from 8:00 to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday, with an on-call rotation. You will work at 20 S. Park Clinic in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Play a vital role in health and safety compliance and performance at UW Health by bringing your professional experience as the content expert and technical advisor on Environment of Care and Life Safety issues.

We are seeking a Safety and Emergency Management Officer to:

• Administer and maintain all Environment of Care and Life Safety programs in accordance with standards and criteria established by The Joint Commission, state, local, and federal agencies.
• Conduct rounds on a periodic basis to detect code violations, hazards and inappropriate work processes and procedures.  
• Review accident reports and investigations and make recommendations to maintain a hazard free environment.
• Conduct risk assessments that proactively evaluate the impact of healthcare operations. 
• Plan, direct, document and execute fire drills including after action reports and improvement plans.
• Serve on-call for emergency situations and assist with managing incident command activations as needed.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans. 
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Nursing, Engineering, Emergency Management, Business or related field Required
• Four (4) years of combined education (Associate’s degree) and work experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s degree, in addition to experience listed below
  Master's Degree in related field Preferred

Work Experience

• 3 years relevant experience, including one (1) year of progressively responsible experience within safety, including leadership and program management. Required
• Experience within an academic medical center or healthcare Preferred
• Experience in respiratory protection, including knowledge of OSHA Respiratory Protection Standards Preferred
• Experience with preparations and planning for emerging or special pathogens (biological threats) Preferred
• Experience in creating, facilitating, and conducting training Preferred
• Experience in CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive) decontamination procedures Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• NIMS IS-100, 200, 700 Required
• CSP, CHSP, CHFM, CEM, CHEC or other related certifications related to safety and emergency management Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 90 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

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