Facilities Compliance Associate I

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Job Title Facilities Compliance Associate I                         

Location Port Saint Lucie                     

Facility Florida Research and Innovation Center                      

Department Facilities Regulatory Compliance-Operations                       

Job Code 001679                      

Shift Days                        

Schedule 8:00am-5:00pm                        

Job Summary                          

Job Details

Join the Cleveland Clinic team at the Florida Research and Innovation Center where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and make a lasting, meaningful impact on patient care. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Facilities Compliance Associate is responsible for the planning, implementation, and auditing of occupational safety and health administration programs. In this role, you will manage the Regulatory Liaison Program pertaining to assigned facilities and additional auditing requirements. Our Regulatory Compliance team performs Environment Care and Life Safety audits throughout the enterprise. This is a rewarding opportunity that offers growth-oriented projects, mentorship, support, and resources. You will experience great exposure to both the institute and department leadership and have numerous opportunities for career growth.

Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being, and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

A caregiver in this position works days Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Collect and analyze data to identify adverse trends and high loss potential incidents.
• Assist with mock surveys and life safety assessments of the physical environment and review inspection, testing, and maintenance documentation for regulatory compliance according to TJC, CMS, and other authorities having jurisdiction for national and international Cleveland Clinic locations.
• Assist with Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) surveys for the Cleveland Clinic Enterprise.
• Perform Continuous Readiness Rounds as applicable and submit data in a timely manner.
• Perform Physician Integration surveys as applicable and submit data in a timely manner.
• Assist with special projects and other scope of work surveys as needed.
• Perform quality assurance audits of work orders, participate in root cause analyses, corrective action identification, and prepare reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Facilitate classroom and one-on-one or small group training of various Life Safety and Environment of Care topics.
• Facilities Compliance Liaison to assigned healthcare facility which helps the Facility Management to comply with a standardized compliance program.
• Review and monitors adherence to Human Resources polices and corporate compliance procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a science, engineering, business, safety, or other applicable field
• 2 years of experience within one or more regulatory oversight fields including but not limited to OSHA, EPA, Fire and Life Safety, Infection Prevention, or other similar area
• Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) OR Certified Healthcare Facilities Management (CHFM) required within 2 years of hire
• Must have a valid driver’s license, passport, and be able to travel to local, national, and international Cleveland Clinic facilities

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Proficient data and computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook Access, PowerPoint)
• Flexibility to travel to different locations within Ohio or out-of-state

Physical Requirements:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Personal Protective Equipment:

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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