Job description
Position Summary:
Responsible for developing, implementing, coordinating, training, and providing professional consultation and technical expertise associated with various standards and regulations associated with the Environment of Care (EOC) programs. Works with internal and external stakeholders to support Orlando Health in providing a safe environment and complying with all applicable environment of care compliance standards and associated regulations. Responsibilities:
Essential Functions
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center is honored to receive ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can earn for nursing practice and quality patient care. Research shows that Magnet hospitals and healthcare organizations have better outcomes, patient satisfaction and nurse retention. Orlando Health ORMC is the only adult acute care hospital with Magnet designation in Orlando.
Qualifications:
Education/Training
Responsible for developing, implementing, coordinating, training, and providing professional consultation and technical expertise associated with various standards and regulations associated with the Environment of Care (EOC) programs. Works with internal and external stakeholders to support Orlando Health in providing a safe environment and complying with all applicable environment of care compliance standards and associated regulations.
Essential Functions
- Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, procedures, and training programs associated with the environment of care programs to include ongoing continuous improvement of compliance programs and training methods.
- Assists leadership with identifying trends and recommending options to reduce frequency and severity of issues related to environment of care program risks.
- Researches and maintains knowledge base current with environment of care accreditation standards and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to Orlando Health.
- Conducts routine audits of Orlando Health facilities subject to environment of care standards for validation and documentation of compliant operation; initiates action(s) necessary to correct any identified deviation(s) or violation(s). Prepares and submits written technical reports and documents based on audit and inspection findings.
- Reviews corporate environment of care programs for adequacy, compliance, and effectiveness; assists corporate safety leadership in developing and/or improving programs.
- Participates, as assigned, in the Pre-Construction Risk Assessment program meetings, document review and assignments.
- Assists in developing and conducting focused risk assessments, which may include research, site visits, review of hazard surveillance activities and documents, report writing and communication to affected parties.
- Provides research and assistance to organization departments with concerns or issues related to the EOC programs or initiatives.
- Develops, maintains and support presentation of training programs for the various Environment of Care programs.
- Participates, as assigned, with Orlando Health leadership, committees, departments, and work teams to serve as a resource contributing to the organization’s understanding, consideration, and response to environment of care compliance issues.
- Manages own work assignments efficiently to ensure compliance with timelines and maintain work product accuracy.
- Exhibits excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Maintains proficiency using computer software programs essential to efficient, accurate and professional management of position responsibilities.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Other Related Functions
- Maintains professional discipline in the department and adherence to appropriate policies and procedures of the department.
- Stays informed of evolving technology, new standards and regulations related to environment of care programs and makes appropriate recommendations to implement improvements. Education/Training Associate’s degree required. Trade or vocational school graduate and two (2) years of directly related work experience in a healthcare environment may substitute for the Associate’s degree (in addition to the requirements listed in the Experience section).
Located on the
downtown Orlando campus, Orlando Health, Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has served the Central Florida area for more than 100 years.
Orlando Health is a 3,238-bed system that includes 23 hospitals and emergency departments – 18 of which are currently operational with five coming soon. The system also includes nine specialty institutes in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, cancer, colon and rectal, digestive health, heart and vascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, rehabilitation, weight loss and bariatric surgery. In addition, Orlando Health is home to more than 100 adult and pediatric primary care practices, skilled nursing facilities, an in-patient behavioral health facility under the management of Acadia Healthcare, and more than 60 outpatient facilities that include imaging and laboratory services, wound care centers, home healthcare services in partnership with LHC Group, and urgent care centers in partnership with FastMed Urgent Care. More than 4,000 physicians, representing more than 100 medical specialties and subspecialties have privileges across the Orlando Health system, which employs more than
25,000 team members and more than 1,200 physicians.
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center is honored to receive ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can earn for nursing practice and quality patient care. Research shows that Magnet hospitals and healthcare organizations have better outcomes, patient satisfaction and nurse retention. Orlando Health ORMC is the only adult acute care hospital with Magnet designation in Orlando.
Qualifications:
Education/Training
Associate’s degree required. Trade or vocational school graduate and two (2) years of directly related work experience in a healthcare environment may substitute for the Associate’s degree (in addition to the requirements listed in the Experience section).
Licensure/Certification
None.
Experience
Three (3) years of work experience in safety, regulatory, or quality in a healthcare environment.
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