Director of Safety Operations

Job Description:

Director of Safety Operations

Time Type: Full time

Hours per Pay Period: 80

Shift: As Assigned

Minimum: Depending on Experience

Maximum: Depending on Experience(This represents the rate for an individual with significant experience in this job)

Department: Human Resources Division

Job Description: Director of Safety Operations The Director of Safety Operations provides leadership for Bay Area Hospital's enterprise safety programs, overseeing Security Services, Emergency Preparedness, Environment of Care, Workplace Violence Prevention, Occupational Health, and Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) programs. This position is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive organizational safety strategy that protects patients, visitors, medical staff, employees, volunteers, and hospital assets while promoting a culture of safety, preparedness, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The Director serves as the organization's senior leader for physical security, emergency management, workplace violence prevention, Occupational Health, hazardous materials management, regulatory readiness, and Environment of Care oversight. Working collaboratively across all clinical and operational departments, this role ensures compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, Oregon OSHA, and other applicable regulatory standards while strengthening organizational resilience and emergency preparedness.

The Director serves as the advisor during emergency incidents, chairs the Environment of Care Committee, chairs the Workplace Violence Prevention Committee, and partners with executive leadership to identify organizational risks, develop mitigation strategies, and improve enterprise-wide safety performance.

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Support the organization’s mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Bay Area Hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program. Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Safety Operations provides leadership for Bay Area Hospital's enterprise safety programs, overseeing Security Services, Emergency Preparedness, Environment of Care, Workplace Violence Prevention, Occupational Health, and Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) programs. This position is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive organizational safety strategy that protects patients, visitors, medical staff, employees, volunteers, and hospital assets while promoting a culture of safety, preparedness, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The Director serves as the organization's senior leader for physical security, emergency management, workplace violence prevention, Occupational Health, hazardous materials management, regulatory readiness, and Environment of Care oversight. Working collaboratively across all clinical and operational departments, this role ensures compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, Oregon OSHA, and other applicable regulatory standards while strengthening organizational resilience and emergency preparedness.

The Director serves as the advisor during emergency incidents, chairs the Environment of Care Committee, chairs the Workplace Violence Prevention Committee, and partners with executive leadership to identify organizational risks, develop mitigation strategies, and improve enterprise-wide safety performance.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and implements Bay Area Hospital's enterprise safety strategy in alignment with the organization's mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities.
• Provides…