Director, Emergency Preparedness

Pay Range

$100,526 - $160,846

• Maintains current knowledge of all applicable Emergency Management regulatory and accreditation standards
• Serves as organizational expert for TJC Emergency Management standards and survey readiness
• Ensures documentation demonstrates compliance with required Elements of Performance
• Conducts annual program evaluation and coordinates improvement planning
• Tracks regulatory updates and communicates changes to leadership and stakeholders
• Prepares departments for accreditation surveys and regulatory reviews
• Maintains organized, accessible documentation including plans, exercises, After-Action Reports (AARs), and improvement plans

• Directs and monitors Emergency Management business processes to ensure effective and efficient operations
• Maintains a comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and supporting annexes
• Ensures required plan components are current (communications, safety/security, utilities, resources, staffing, patient care)
• Oversees emergency resource inventory and readiness, including emergency supplies and equipment
• Supports activation and operation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and incident command structure
• Coordinates multidisciplinary After-Action Reviews and tracks corrective actions to completion

• Leads annual Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA) for all facilities and prioritizes risks
• Aligns exercise planning with identified high-risk hazards
• Coordinates plan updates following exercises, activations, or regulatory changes
• Ensures emergency communication systems and contact lists are maintained
• Collaborates with clinical and operational leaders to ensure defined emergency roles and responsibilities
• Promotes consistency in planning across departments and sites

• Develops and implements an Emergency Management Training and Testing Program
• Supports staff training of emergency roles and responsibilities
• Conducts emergency exercises annually, including community-based or full-scale exercises as required by regulatory standards
• Designs, documents, and evaluates drills and exercises
• Maintains documentation of FEMA training participation and competency
• Provides education to leadership, managers, and staff on emergency preparedness topics as needed

• Chairs the Hospital System Emergency Management Committee
• Participates in multidisciplinary committees supporting safety and regulatory compliance
• Represents the organization in regional healthcare coalitions and community preparedness groups
• Coordinates collaborative planning with local, regional, and state emergency partners
• Serves as liaison for emergency preparedness agreements and partnerships
• Promotes a positive organizational presence in community preparedness initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Nursing, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in emergency management, healthcare operations, or related discipline
• 3+ years of leadership or program management experience

• Master’s degree
• Experience in healthcare accreditation and regulatory compliance
• Certification in Emergency Management (CEM) or Healthcare Emergency Management

• Strong knowledge of healthcare emergency management standards and best practices
• Demonstrated leadership and program development experience
• Ability to lead during high-stress emergency situations
• Strong analytical and risk assessment skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate across clinical, operational, and executive teams
• Strong organizational and documentation management skill

Burnet Campus

Full time

Day (United States of America)

Building Maintenance

Regular

1

40

Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status $ - $

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