Job Summary:

The Safety Specialist PD assists in coordinating the hospital’s Safety Program and Emergency Preparedness related activities. Helps develop and maintain computerized information systems to record and monitor risk management and safety related data. Develops and prepares department reports for senior management. Assists in coordinating all risk-related Risk Management/Safety information with regulatory agencies and other internal and external sources. Provides support to maintain the Hospital's Risk Management program. Helps coordinate the safety and emergency preparedness functions of the Hospital. Educates employees in safety and emergency preparedness related issues.

Specifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health or related field with three to five years experience, preferably in Risk/Safety Management in a hospital setting, or equivalent level of education and experience required. Proficient with PC-based data management and statistical software applications and knowledge of Rhode Island Workers Compensation Laws required. Excellent oral/written communications skills and strong analytical abilities necessary. Safety or Industrial Hygiene Certificate desirable. Manual dexterity required for regular operation of computer and other office equipment.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center—are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.

WIH - Internal Posting Period: 11/15 - 11/24/2023