Mgr Safety

About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

Department Overview

The Human Resources department at Children's partners with the employees and the managerial staff to provide services such as recruitment and staffing, employee services (benefit, compensation, retirement, and payroll processing), labor relations, HRIS program development and implementation, and organizational development.

Position Summary

The Safety Manager is responsible for championing all aspects of Employee Safety and Health for Children's. The position will provide leadership and ongoing management of an effective system-wide safety program designed to provide a physical environment free of recognized hazards and to reduce the risk of human injury. This position is responsible for working with all levels of the organization to ensure federal, state and local regulatory compliance and to promote education and learning. The Safety Manager will investigate and supervise the resolution of all safety related incidents, including those that involve employees, visitors, patients, and situations posing a threat to the organization's buildings and/or equipment. The Safety Manger will work collaboratively with the Safety Specialist team members and will lead various subcommittees.

• Bachelor or Associate degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene and/or Safety Management or related field. Masters degree preferred.
• 3 years hospital safety management experience or 5 years experience in general safety and health field.
• Strong knowledge of Joint Commission- Environment of Care, OSHA, MPCA, EPA, DOT and other federal, state and county regulations.
• Intermediate computer skills including working with databases.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills necessary.
• Demonstrates tact, diplomacy and the ability to interact with people from diverse demographic backgrounds.
• Possess expert knowledge and experience to assume technical, professional, administrative, organizational and educational responsibilities for managing a program which ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Able to handle confidential and highly sensitive issues concerning Children's activities.
• Must be able to travel locally.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, when needed.
  
  

Physical Demands

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The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.