Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

Job Description

At North Bay Health, the Manager, Environmental Health & Safety is responsible for leading efforts that support the development, implementation and continuous monitoring of organizational compliance with Federal, State and Local EH&S regulations, The Joint Commission’s (TJC) Physical Environment (PE) and National Performance Goals (NPG) requirements, and any other applicable healthcare accreditation agency requirements.

The Manager supports the Safety Officer by advising organizational personnel on appropriate safety strategies and compliance requirements of multiple regulatory agencies (e.g., CMS, Cal-OSHA, FDA) and other authorities having jurisdiction such as CDPH, OSHPD/HCAI.

They also ensure EH&S programs are sustained and maintained in compliance with regulatory standards, document safety program compliance for inspectors and surveyors, and work with key stakeholders on safety improvement and injury prevention initiatives.

• Manages requirements and supports leadership for all aspects of EH&S, TJC’s PE & NPG chapter requirements, and equivalent applicable AHJ requirements.
• Leads safety compliance, quality, and performance improvement activities to meet or exceed EH&S and TJC requirements.
• Monitors and maintains required documentation to show organizational compliance with codes, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Supports organization-wide policies and procedures related to EH&S regulations and TJC’s PE and NPG standards.
• Manages the organization’s Hazardous Materials and Waste management program and related EH&S requirements; collaborates with Environmental Services on regulated medical waste.
• Supports hospital decontamination response: education/training, equipment, standards, and regulations; works with internal stakeholders and external agencies.
• Participates in safety-related incident investigations, RIR, RCA, and FMEA activities.
• Active participant in the Safety Committee and related work groups.
• Develops relationships with leaders and liaisons to manage EH&S issues.
• Participates and facilitates system-wide multidisciplinary safety rounds, including on construction and project activities.
• Works collaboratively with Employee Health and department leadership to support a system-wide Employee Safety strategy.
• Evaluates, implements, and utilizes technology to reduce hazards and improve Employee Safety.
• Enhances and maintains a culture of safety using tools such as behavior-based safety to navigate to zero harm and zero defects.
• Manages control and elimination of hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee practices through safety plans, training, and education.
• Stays current with emerging regulations and issues related to workplace safety.
• Collaborates with HR and departments to facilitate a Safety Resource Staff (SRS) team and training program.
• Monitors SRS team performance throughout the year and during review.
• Supports the Emergency Management program by collaborating with Emergency Preparedness Manager.
• Serves as alternate Safety Officer when Incident Command is initiated.
• Provides emergency EH&S support when needed.
• Represents the Safety Department in preconstruction meetings and activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, healthcare, or a work-related field.

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) required within 12 months of hire.

• 6 years of progressively responsible management experience, including a minimum of 4 years in Environmental Health & Safety leadership; preferably in a healthcare environment.

• Strong working knowledge of TJC’s PE and EM standards, CMS, OSHA, Cal-OSHA, NFPA, and other applicable regulatory agency regulations and standards.

• Excellent written and interpersonal communication, collaborative problem solving, teaching, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office;
  Lean Healthcare training is a plus.
• Ability to effectively interact with a wide variety of healthcare-related authorities having jurisdiction, including CMS, TJC, Cal-OSHA, and…