Emergency Management Specialist

Position Summary

Shift
:
Day/On Call

Department
:
Corporate Emergency Management

Location
:
Orlando Corporate

Title
:
Emergency Management Specialist

Summary
:
Plans, develops, coordinates, facilitates, conducts, trains, implements, and maintains systemwide emergency management activities. Interprets, applies, and provides technical guidance to support Orlando Health’s compliance with provisions of emergency management regulations, standards, requirements, and guidelines.

"Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" is not just something we say; it’s our promise to you. Orlando Health proudly embraces and honors the individuality of our team members. By sharing different ideas and perspectives and working together as a team, we are better able to relate to, care for and authentically serve our patients and families who make up the collective populations in our community.

So, no matter who you are, what you believe or how you express yourself, you are welcome here.

• Competitive Pay – evening, night, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
• All Inclusive Benefits (start Day One) – student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, free college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, backup elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Forbes recognizes Orlando Health as a Best‑In‑State Employer – 2021.
• Employee‑centric culture – selected as one of the "Best Places to Work in Healthcare" by Modern Healthcare.

• Assist with ensuring compliance on regulatory, statutory, and other emergency management and homeland security requirements including CMS, TJC, AHCA, DOH Trauma Program, ACS, ABA, RITN, CFDMC, National Weather Service, OSHA, NIMS and Department of Homeland Security.
• Participate in AHCA, TJC, DOH, RITN, ACS, ABA surveys and inspections on emergency and disaster management.
• Complete annual documentation reviews in accordance with industry, national, state, regional and local regulations, standards, requirements, and guidelines for healthcare emergency management; identify and correct areas of opportunity; update documentation to ensure compliance; print documentation and ensure department binders are fully updated and ready for emergency or survey/audit.
• Complete Emergency Management Annual Performance Review (APR) in accordance with The Joint Commission requirements.
• Assist with ensuring all Orlando Health member hospitals, free‑standing emergency departments, ambulatory surgical centers, skilled nursing centers, and non‑hospital locations and staff are aligned with the Corporate Emergency Management program and vision by providing oversight and support to ensure compliance and a culture of readiness.
• Assist with implementation efforts for new Orlando Health buildings, new programs, and acquisitions into the Corporate Emergency Management program.
• Coordinate the oversight and implementation of system‑wide solutions and coordinate emergency management activities to include mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.
• Coordinate and collaborate by providing warnings and emergency data to the organization and providing operational and technical support to leadership before, during, and after emergency situations that affect the organization’s personnel, property, brand name, and equipment.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders, and coordinate with external stakeholders, during times of emergencies/crisis to ensure the safety of people, property, facilities, and brand name of Orlando Health; respond to emergencies when needed to support response and recovery efforts.
• Coordinate, assist with the data collection, development of, get approval of, and implement system‑wide comprehensive emergency management plans and emergency operations plans (policies and procedures). Write additional emergency operations plans as needed to meet regulatory and operational standards. Submit comprehensive emergency management plans to the county authorities having jurisdiction for approval as required by AHCA for facility licensure.
• Get updated fire response…