Safety Specialist, Protective Services , Baptist Nassau

Date Posted: Nov 20, 2024

Status: Full-Time

Shift Details: Days

Job Summary

We are looking for a Safety Specialist to join our Baptist South team. This is a full-time, primarily days, Monday though Friday, opportunity that may require an evening or night shift, depending on organizational needs.

Shift Details: The Safety Specialist will be responsible for providing technical expertise to team members, develops, implements, and managing the day to day functions of Emergency Management, Safety/Environment of Care programs, and monitoring Life Safety program within the hospital/healthcare setting including freestanding Emergency Department.

Security Specialist General Responsibiilities:

  • Writing and establishing required EC/LS & EM policies. 
  • Setting up and conducting EOC rounding and tracking follow up.
  • Conducting all fire drills.
  • Creating a Fire Extinguisher matrix/inventory and conducting monthly/annual inspections.
  • Establishing fire safety training and department plans.
  • Establishing an evacuation plan.
  • Writing and implementing the following: Emergency Operations Plan, Continuity of Operation Plan (COOP) and a Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
  • Conducting EM training and drills.
  • Participating in the community and region EM planning activities. 

If you are interested in this full-time, Safety Specialist opportunity at Baptist South, please apply now!


Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Education Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

  • 1-2 years Healthcare Experience Required
  • 1-2 years Emergency Management Experience Required

License and Certification

  • Certified Healthcare Safety (CHSP) Required
  • Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional (CHEP) Required
  • Driver's License Required

Location

Baptist Nassau
1250 South 18th Street
Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034


Location Overview

As Nassau County’s only hospital located on beautiful Amelia Island, Baptist Medical Center Nassau is a Magnet™ hospital designated by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in patient care. The progressive hospital utilizes a fully electronic medical record and is an accredited chest pain center. The picturesque area offers many cultural and leisure activities, including golfing, boating and unspoiled beaches. Downtown Jacksonville is a short drive south, offering NFL football, premier theater and music venues, cultural activities and more. Baptist has been named one of the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare in the U.S. by Modern Healthcare.

About Baptist Health

Chosen as the area's “Most Preferred” healthcare provider every year since 1990 according to the annual National Research Corporation study of Jacksonville area residents, Baptist Health ranks highest in the categories of Best Doctors, Best Nurses, Best Quality and Best Reputation.