Nationwide Search - Selected candidate can be located anywhere in the United States.

We are seeking experienced Director of Healthcare Facilities Management or similar for our Life Safety Code surveyor opportunities.

Life Safety Code Surveyors review assigned functions in Environment of Care throughout the United States.

Provides general evaluation services, education, and consultation consistent with applicable Joint Commission standards, policies, and protocols.

Determines the degree of compliance with applicable standards, specifically NFPA101 Life Safety Code.

1. EDUCATION:
• Bachelor’s degree in related field required, Masters' degree in related field preferred.
• College degree must be from accredited institutions of higher learning.
2. Eight years of hospital experience in facilities management, including at least five years in a management position in engineering, facilities management, hazardous materials and waste management, emergency preparedness, biomedical equipment, and/or utility systems as well as experience as the organization’s **Safety Officer.
3. Knowledge of Joint Commission Environment of Care standards including the Life Safety Code (NFPA101), the Health Care Facilities Code (NFPA 99), and other relevant NFPA standards and direct involvement with a minimum of two Joint Commission surveys
4. Specialized knowledge of building systems, utility systems, and fire protection systems (smoke detection and sprinklers).
5. Certification/Licensure/Registration:  Current certification/licensure/registration in a field related to plant, technology, and safety management (i.e., Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM), Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP), Healthcare Environmental Manager (HEM), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Professional Engineer (PE) or able to attain within one year of hire.
6. Must be able to lift 25 lbs., climb stairs and ladders. 

All positions require 100% nationwide travel. Please review the following employment statuses.

We offer full-time and part-time opportunities.

*Candidates interested in part time positions must be available to work two weeks (.48 FTE) or three weeks (.7 FTE) per month, and must provide three or four weeks of availability for scheduling purposes. 

Physical Abilities:

1. Must be able to observe, in real time and without slowing or otherwise interrupting the progress of, all applicable types of ongoing health care treatment (e.g., including emergency treatment, treatment during weather and other extreme situations, etc.).
2. Standing for long periods of time, walking lengthy distances, lifting, climbing, stooping, pulling, and pushing in order to adequately inspect and observe all medical facilities, equipment and procedures, such as emergency exit procedures, remote storage facilities, any areas where cleanliness may affect the possibility of infection, medical equipment, etc., including the following activities:

• walking up and down stairways (e.g., to test escape routes, assess safety of emergency exits, regulatory compliance, etc.);
• removing obstructed covers or impediments to equipment or other mechanical areas;
• examining small and often dirty printed labels and print on equipment;
• Must be able to engage in extensive travel as set forth above, including driving a car to remote locations, flying on small airplanes and into small airports, traveling in all types of weather conditions, etc.

We are currently hiring for our next orientation classes to take place on April 14, 2025 and May 5, 2025.

Note:  Employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID -19 as a condition for employment.

About The Joint Commission

Through leading practices, unmatched knowledge and expertise, we help organizations across the continuum of care lead the way to zero harm. We are committed to advancing safety and quality, as well as transforming health care, by encouraging, empowering, and supporting health care organizations to embrace quality improvement. For more than 70 years, The Joint Commission has been a global driver of quality improvement and patient safety in health care. We believe that all people should always expect the safest and highest quality care.

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