Director, Emergency Preparedness

Pay Range $100,526 - $160,846 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Compliance * Maintains current knowledge of all applicable Emergency Management regulatory and accreditation standards * Serves as organizational expert for TJC Emergency Management standards and survey readiness * Ensures documentation demonstrates compliance with required Elements of Performance * Conducts annual program evaluation and coordinates improvement planning * Tracks regulatory updates and communicates changes to leadership and stakeholders * Prepares departments for accreditation surveys and regulatory reviews * Maintains organized, accessible documentation including plans, exercises, After-Action Reports (AARs), and improvement plans Operations * Directs and monitors Emergency Management business processes to ensure effective and efficient operations * Maintains a comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and supporting annexes * Ensures required plan components are current (communications, safety/security, utilities, resources, staffing, patient care) * Oversees emergency resource inventory and readiness, including emergency supplies and equipment * Supports activation and operation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and incident command structure * Coordinates multidisciplinary After-Action Reviews and tracks corrective actions to completion Planning and Program Management * Leads annual Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA) for all facilities and prioritizes risks * Aligns exercise planning with identified high-risk hazards * Coordinates plan updates following exercises, activations, or regulatory changes · Ensures emergency communication systems and contact lists are maintained · Collaborates with clinical and operational leaders to ensure defined emergency roles and responsibilities · Promotes consistency in planning across departments and sites Training and Education * Develops and implements an Emergency Management Training and Testing Program * Supports staff training of emergency roles and responsibilities * Conducts emergency exercises annually, including community-based or full-scale exercises as required by regulatory standards * Designs, documents, and evaluates drills and exercises * Maintains documentation of FEMA training participation and competency * Provides education to leadership, managers, and staff on emergency preparedness topics as needed Committee Leadership & Community Engagement * Chairs the Hospital System Emergency Management Committee · Participates in multidisciplinary committees supporting safety and regulatory compliance * Represents the organization in regional healthcare coalitions and community preparedness groups · Coordinates collaborative planning with local, regional, and state emergency partners * Serves as liaison for emergency preparedness agreements and partnerships * Promotes a positive organizational presence in community preparedness initiatives Education/Experience Required: * Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Nursing, or related field * 5+ years of experience in emergency management, healthcare operations, or related discipline * 3+ years of leadership or program management experience Preferred: * Master's degree * Experience in healthcare accreditation and regulatory compliance * Certification in Emergency Management (CEM) or Healthcare Emergency Management * -- Unique Skills * Strong knowledge of healthcare emergency management standards and best practices * Demonstrated leadership and program development experience * Ability to lead during high-stress emergency situations · Strong analytical and risk assessment skills * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Ability to collaborate across clinical, operational, and executive teams * Strong organizational and documentation management skill Primary Location Burnet Campus Schedule Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Department Building Maintenance Employee Status Regular FTE 1 Weekly Hours 40 * Expected Starting Pay Range * Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status $100,526.40 - $130,686.40 About Us At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's. Cincinnati Children's is: * Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years * Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding * Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers  (2025), America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025) * One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune * Consistently certified as great place to work * A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability * Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) We Embrace Innovation-Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That's why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we're creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future-for all of us. Comprehensive job description provided upon request. Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability

Created: 2026-04-02