DIRECTOR, SECURITY, SAFETY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Shift: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call required.
Department: Security, Safety and Emergency Management
Compensation:

* Base Pay Range: $108,971 - $177,590 per year, based on experience

* Incentives:

o $10,000 Hiring Incentive

o $10,000 Relocation Incentive

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a dynamic and visionary leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about enhancing patient care and safety. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with exceptional communication skills, capable of fostering strong relationships across departments and with external stakeholders. We seek someone who is innovative and detail-oriented, with a commitment to regulatory compliance and continuous improvement. This role demands a strategic thinker who can manage complex projects and lead a dedicated team towards achieving excellence. If you are driven by a mission to make a meaningful impact in healthcare, we invite you to join our team and help shape the future of MU Health Care.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Design, develop, and monitor departmental goals and objectives that align with MU Health Care goals, objectives, strategic plans, mission, vision, and values. Collaborate and confer with other departments, leaders, and physicians to resolve operational issues and improve services and programs that promote communication and maintain excellent customer service to patients, guests, and staff. Represent the department to various institutional divisions/departments as well as the University, and externally to governmental agencies, the media and the community.

Represent and participate in appropriate Hospital committees and/or professional organizations. Participate as the Chair and/or member of the hospital Physical Environment Committee and Emergency Management Committee. Design and develop programs to ensure compliance between hospital personnel, campus personnel, and contractors when work occurs in MU Health Care facilities or on the grounds. Ensure the work is reviewed and approved in advance and is communicated to appropriate parties prior to on-site mobilization. Direct development, management, and implementation of a variety of security, safety, and emergency management programs ensuring regulatory compliance as mandated by local, state, and federal agencies including the Occupational Safety & Health Administration, DNV, CMS, SEMA, FEMA, NRC, EPA, and Homeland Security.

Reduce/eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and financial loss. Develop accident-prevention and loss-control systems and programs, and ensure emergency readiness in the event of a disaster. Advise administration of changing requirements and perform periodic assessment of compliance and readiness. Direct the operation of MU Health Care parking lots, secondary roads, parking garage and drive, and guest parking shuttles in accordance with University regulations. Direct, interview, select, train, evaluate, mentor, and counsel staff. Prepare annual capital requests and operating budgets for departments and monitor revenue, labor, and operating expenses to ensure identified budget targets are met. Develop and implement quality initiatives. May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in a related field. Master's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities can be acquired. Seven (7) years of operations and management experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Healthcare setting experience. Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.