Director, Environmental Health & Safety

Who We Are JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people. Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time. Why JPS? We're More Than a Hospital. We're 7,200 Of The Most Dedicated People You Could Ever Meet. Our Goal Is To Make Sure The People Of Our Community Get The Care They Need And Deserve. As Community Stewards, We Abide By Three Rules Of The Road Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence. Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity. Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS. When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you! For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org . To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org , www.jpshealthnet.org/careers , or www.teamacclaim.org . Job Title Director, Environmental Health & Safety Requisition Number 43854 Employment Type Full Time Division SUPPORT SERVICES - FACILITIES, TRANS, POLICE Compensation Type Salaried Job Category Director / Management Level Hours Worked 8:00AM - 5:00PM Location: John Peter Smith Hospital Shift Worked Day Job Description Job Summary: The Director of Environmental Health & Safety will provide leadership and direction for district safety, construction safety, and all other aspects within the physical environment. This position will interpret all physical environment regulatory standards and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure compliance with these standards. The Director is responsible for overseeing, developing, and implementing, in conjunction with Network leaders, initiatives aimed at reducing physical environment incidents. This position will organize safety assessments, serve as the Chairperson of the Physical Environment Committees (PEC), educate employees, and communicate effective safety strategies to others in the organization. The Director is primarily responsible, and has oversight, for the evaluation of strategies, standards, and programs related to achieving regulatory/accreditation compliance with regards to the physical environment throughout the JPS Health Network. Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities Manages risk and coordinates risk reduction activities in the Physical Environment; collects deficiency information and disseminates summaries of actions and results. Monitors compliance and training within The Joint Commission standards related to the Physical Environment. Oversees and monitors ongoing performance improvement for Safety Management, Security Management, Hazardous Materials / Waste Management, Fire Safety Management, Medical Equipment Management, Emergency Management, Utility Management, and Life Safety. Serves as the Network Hospital Safety Officer. Provides direction and leadership to staff and Network leaders to ensure compliance with the rules and regulations as set forth by the Joint Commission (TJC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), College of American Pathologists (CAP), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), state and local requirements through developed policies and procedures for appropriate safety management practices. Maintains current certifications, testing and inspections for facilities. Ensures compliance with all aspects of c