This is a remote/work from home position. Hire must live within the continental US and be open to working eastern time zone hours.
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
This role plays a pivotal role in developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive health and safety program to ensure the well-being of the organization’s workforce. This position requires a self-motivated, strategic thinker with a strong background in health and safety regulations, risk management and vendor coordination and management. The work completed in this role will drive the prevention of workplace incidents through controls to mitigate risk and promote health and well-being.
Essential Job Functions
Design and implement effective workforce health and safety programs in accordance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices by developing policies, procedures, and protocols to enhance the overall health and safety culture within the organization.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery, quality, and cost-effectiveness of services.
Conduct regular performance reviews and evaluations of vendors to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and service level expectations. Identify, assess, and select vendors for health and safety-related products and services.
Stay abreast of local, state, and federal health and safety regulations, and ensure organizational compliance including collaboration with legal affairs teams to ensure BSMH implements necessary changes around health and safety laws.
Collaborate cross-functionally to conduct thorough risk assessments within the workplace, develop strategies to mitigate identified risks and implement preventive measures and emergency response plans.
Establish training programs to educate employees on health and safety practices, processes, and procedures in partnership with internal experts and external vendors.
Compile and analyze incident data in partnership with Advice and Council as well as other key stakeholders to prepare reports for management and regulatory agencies as required.
Maintain a framework for emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures, first aid training, regularly cadenced response drills and communication protocols.
Collaborate readily with Absence Benefits and Accommodations, Workers’ Compensation and Well-being teams readily to address needs as they are identified.
Promote a culture of open communication regarding health and safety matters through partnership with internal stakeholders, including HR, facilities, and operations, to ensure alignment of health and safety initiatives with organizational goals.
Licensing/Certification
Certified Safety or Associate Safety Professional Certification (preferred)
Certified Industrial Hygiene certification (preferred)
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Safety and Health Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field (required)
Master’s in Public Health, Safety and Health Environmental Science, or related field (preferred)
Work Experience
3 years of recent experience in a hospital workforce health and safety role (required)
4 years of recent experience in a hospital workforce health and safety role (preferred)
Training
PureOHS Electronic Health Record(preferred)
Press Ganey Safety Reporting System (preferred)
Skills
Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Proficient understanding of workplace health and safety processes and principles
Ability to implement action plans around data and trends
Demonstrated ability to engage populations with health communication
Experience with event logistics
Ability to apply behavioral health principles
Experience in customer service
Deep understanding of health promotion and safety program planning
Fundamental understanding of well-being programs
Soft/Interpersonal Skills:
Work well with cross-functional teams
Great communication skills
Ability to work on a team and independently
Innovative and strategic thinking
Detail oriented
Excellent time management
Excellent presentation skills to leaders and associates
Committed to inclusion
Demonstrates emotional intelligence
Fosters Core Culture Behaviors
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com