Life Safety Code Specialist - Wheeling Job Listing at Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, WV (Job ID JR24-50970)

Description

Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full.  Below, you'll find other important information about this position.  The incumbent will report to VP Quality & Regulatory Affairs and has primary responsibility for assessing and monitoring LSC related issues. Success in this role requires active knowledge and utilization of Life Safety Code and Health Care Facilities Code (NFPA 101 and 99), effective workflow and workload management, and working knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements with focus on timeliness, thoroughness, and accuracy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or fire safety engineering (or equivalent experience 4 years with no degree)

2.NFPA Certified Life Safety Specialist (CLSS-HC) for Health Care or the ability to obtain certificate within 6 months from date of hire.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Successful candidate will have 3-5 years experience in providing Life Safety Code Building Assessments in a healthcare setting utilizing NFPA's Life Safety Code NFPA IOI (2012 ed) and its reference manuals

2. Knowledge of CMS' CoP's, and TJC's Life Safety Chapter is required

3. Must have: Actual Life Safety Code Assessment/Building Inspection experience for different occupancies in a healthcare setting, i.e., Hospitals, Nursing Home, Doctor Offices, Healthcare, Ambulatory, Business, etc.

4. Fire Safety Device Testing

5. NFPA 101 (2012 ed) Life Safety Code Assessment - Hospital: 3 years (Required)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

1. Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager (CHFM)

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be construed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Conduct actual Life Safety Code assessments/building inspections for healthcare buildings utilizing the NFPA IOI (2012 ed) and,

2. Audits that include fire safety evaluation systems, the Joint Commission's Physical Environment compliance reviews, Life Safety Building Maintenance Programs (BMP), and other requirements as determined by the Referenced Publications of NFPA JOI Life Safety Code.
3. Ensure compliance with the Life Safety Code and applicable reference manuals.
4. Provide life safety training to employees.
5. Well organized, analytic problem solver, and detail oriented.

6. Responsibilities include all accreditation and certification programs.

7. Maintain up to date knowledge of Life Safety and Building Codes, CMS and contracted-state regulatory standards, and communicate technical changes across AAAHC operational areas, Standards Development, the IQI and Learning departments as appropriate.

8. Collaborate with VP of Quality & Regulatory Affairs, CMS & States Regulatory Compliance to ensure ongoing compliance with CMS and contracted-state regulatory requirements.

9. Success in this role requires active knowledge and utilization of Life Safety Code and Health Care Facilities Code (NFPA 101 and 99), effective workflow and workload management, and working knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements with focus on timeliness, thoroughness, and accuracy.

10. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyses information skillfully.

11. Planning/organizing-the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
12. Adapt quickly to changes in scope or direction and be flexible to adopting changes quickly.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must be able to stand, walk long periods and climb step ladder.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Mostly indoors.  Some areas may be noisy hot and/or cold.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1.Excellent communication skills

2.Proficiency with MS Office Suite

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WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.