Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Manager to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY:

The Disaster Management Specialist oversees Emergency Disaster Management aspects of the organization and is responsible for developing and overseeing disaster preparedness and response plans. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders, including government agencies, non-profits, and community organizations, to ensure effective management of disaster situations. Policy and procedure development and implementation of standard compliance in these key areas are critical to the organization’s readiness in dealing with emergency situations. This position interfaces with emergency management resources and agencies at Mountain View Hospital and its affiliates, Idaho Falls Community Hospital, local, State and Federal levels to include emergency preparedness, National Incident Management System training, State, regional and community disaster drill planning, execution and evaluation and the procurement, storage and management of emergency supplies and materials.

As a member of the Quality Assurance Team, the Quality Assurance Specialist assists with implementation of the performance plan for Mountain View Hospital and its affiliates as well as Idaho Falls Community Hospital. The Quality Assurance Team directs the program in accordance with mission and strategic goals of these facilities. The Quality Assurance Team directs those activities within each facility which monitor organization performance. The goal of Quality Assurance is to continuously improve patient health outcomes through process design and performance measurement and assessment.

BENEFITS:

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
Education Reimbursement Program
Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assess hazards and prepare plans to respond to emergencies and disasters in order to minimize risk to people and property

2. Meet with public safety officials, private companies, and the general public to get recommendations regarding emergency response plans.

3. Organize emergency response training programs and exercises for staff, volunteers, and other responders.

4. Coordinate the sharing of resources and equipment within the community and across communities to assist in responding to an emergency.

5. Prepare and analyze damage assessments following disasters or emergencies.

6. Review emergency plans of medical facility, to ensure adequacy.

7. Conduct risk assessments to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities within communities and organizations.

8. Create and implement disaster response plans, including evacuation procedures, resource allocation, and communication strategies.

9. Develop and conduct training programs and drills for staff and community members to enhance preparedness and response capabilities.

10. Coordinates and conducts all disaster drills (codes/drills, etc.)

11. Assists Director of Facilities in completion of fire and disaster drills.

12. Identify and secure resources, including personnel, equipment, and funding needed for disaster response and recovery.

13. Participates in performance improvement and information management activities.

14. Coordinates a multidisciplinary team to conduct ongoing environmental tours of clinical and nonclinical areas.

15. Demonstrates analytical and critical thinking abilities with pro-active decision-making and negotiation skills.

16. Act as a lead coordinator during disaster events, ensuring timely and effective response efforts.

17. Develop plans for post-disaster recovery, including rebuilding efforts and support for affected individuals and businesses.

18. Promote community awareness of disaster preparedness through outreach programs and public education campaigns.

19. Maintain accurate records of disaster management activities, including assessments, responses, and recovery efforts, and prepare reports for stakeholders.

Quality Assurance Specialist

20. Analyzes and summarizes performance improvement data from a clinical perspective and prepares and distributes reports/charts to the Quality Assurance Committee.

21. Ensure that the program supports multidisciplinary team initiatives. The position will ensure that quality improvement activities are directed towards analysis of data, with a focus on improvement of processes.

22. Prepares reports for QA Committee designed to track various indicators that may identify trends or patterns. When potential problems are identified, will investigate and follow-up trends as directed by the QA Manager and/or QA Committee.

23. Performs miscellaneous tasks as needed to promote smooth operations.

24. Other duties as deemed necessary.

Emergency Management:

Chair Emergency Preparedness Committee, organize and manage committee meetings, assignments and minutes, collaborate with Bonneville County Emergency Manager, participate in East Idaho Healthcare Coalition, update and train on code responses.

Organizational Expectations:

1. Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.

2. Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.

3. Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet environment.

4. Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.

5. Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.

6. Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.

ABOUT MOUNTAIN VIEW:

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

Education/Certification: Associates Degree preferred. Preferred knowledge of local, State Federal codes including CMS, UBC, NFPA, ASHRAE, NIOSH, AIA Guidelines, ADA, OSHA, State of Idaho Division of Building Safety, Health and Welfare Bureau of Facility Standards and accreditation standards of the CIHQ.

Experience: One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Hospital management experience preferred

Equipment/Technology: Ability to use hospital information system, and operate basic computer functions and software

Language/Communication: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Mental Capabilities: Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Interpersonal: Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing is essential.

Performance: Must demonstrate professionalism at all times. Must be analytical and detail-oriented; self-starting and self-motivating. Must be able to manage multiple tasks and projects. Must have organizational and negotiating skills. Must demonstrate leadership ability

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