About WakeMed:
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a nationally recognized, private, not-for-profit health care organization founded and based in Raleigh, N.C. The largest health system in Wake County, WakeMed exists to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding, compassionate, patient- and family-centered care to all. The 919-bed system comprises a network of facilities throughout the Triangle area, delivering health and wellness services that bring added value to the communities we serve. WakeMed is a leader in cardiac and vascular care, women's and children's services, emergency medicine and trauma care, physical rehabilitation, orthopaedics and neurosciences. Specialty facilities include the WakeMed Heart Center, Children's Hospital, Women's Pavilion and Birthplace, Rehabilitation Hospital, Adult and Children's Emergency Departments and a Level 1 Trauma Center. WakeMed's team of more than 9,400 employees, 2,000 volunteers, 1,300 affiliated physicians, and the more than 300 physicians employed by WakeMed Physician Practices use the most advanced technologies along with the best minds and the biggest hearts to ensure the finest quality in health care and community health. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WakeMed provides an inclusive work environment that promotes the valuing of differences, respect for people and cooperativeness among our diverse workforce. WakeMed does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in any terms or conditions of employment. All applicants/employees are considered for employment, transfer, promotion or training without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity/expression, genetics, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Position Information:
The Environmental Health & Safety Officer provides leadership and serves as the Environment of Care Safety Compliance Officer for assigned Environment of Care (EC) Programs for the entire WakeMed system. Researches, plans, designs, implements, monitors and evaluates Environment of Care performance initiatives. evaluates compliance with multiple regulatory agencies. Provides leadership for process changes that result in improved compliance by using the PDSA method. Analyzes aggregate data; determines risks and identifies the action steps to minimize the risks and/or to obtain compliance for the assigned programs. Develops, implements, and monitors the program(s) annual strategic plan. Compiles and submits quarterly and annual reports. Leads assigned committees and task forces. Develops, conducts, maintains and evaluates assigned EC training programs. Functions as the EC resource for department management and staff. Provides leadership for multiple emergency response and incident management teams. May be required to stay and/or to return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. Requires working a nontraditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the emergency event.

Experience Requirements:
2 Years Healthcare Safety And/Or Emergency Management Required - And Training Emergency Vehicle Operations Preferred

Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree Related Field Required - Or Associate's Degree Related Field Required - With Equivalent Experience

Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Maintain Vehicle Operator Insurability Required - And Hazardous Materials and Waste Technician And Hospital Incident Command And State Medical Assistance Team And Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Required - Within 1 Year of Hire And Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Transportation Certification Preferred

Hours of Work:
M-F 8:00a - 5:00p

Weekend Requirements:
As Needed

Call Requirements:
As Needed