Why North Memorial Health?

At North Memorial Health you will be a valuable member of our inclusive and nurturing team that values professional growth, offering big benefits like tuition reimbursement and a supportive culture with a world of education and training opportunities.

Our health system encompasses two hospital locations in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove as well as a network of 25 clinics which includes 13 primary clinics, 6 specialty clinics, 4 urgent care/urgency centers and emergency care offerings covering five counties. Our Robbinsdale Hospital, established in 1954, is a 385-bed facility recognized as the top Level 1 Trauma center for 25 years, as well as serving as a Level II pediatric trauma center, and Level III NICU. Our Maple Grove Hospital was established in 2009, is a 134-bed facility recognized as a top hospital in the state for Women and Children Care, with a Level III NICU, and is the largest Family Birth Center in the state (~5,000 deliveries per year and over 60,000 babies delivered). Both have been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals® list, 2023 Women’s Choice Award Best Hospitals list.

Benefits the North Way!

As North Memorial Health is a non-profit organization you are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program. Most part-time and all full-time positions are eligible for benefits.

• Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per child!
• Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon 10% off weekly childcare tuition!
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement 
• 24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit eligible team members!

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At North Memorial Health we recognize that the strength of our team lies in our diversity and make every effort to embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person on our team. We strive to ensure that everyone feels like they are a valuable part of our community, with initiatives that reinforce our belief in diversity, equity, and inclusivity, to promote a workforce that enables authenticity, as we want to be our best when providing effective services to our patients. We acknowledge and celebrate the unique traditions, backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and customs of our community, and want everyone to feel welcome. Through our DE&I initiatives we hope to dispel myths, assumptions, and acts of implicit bias. Some of these initiatives include:

• Addressing system racism and inequities through our Safer Work Environment (Safer) initiative
• Use of pronoun badges and preferred names
• Encouraging cultural awareness through education and training

About this position

The Emergency Management Specialist of the Emergency Management Program provides leadership, consultation, and coordination for the North Memorial Health Care (NMHC) system-wide crisis management, business continuity, and emergency response programs (North Memorial Medical Center and Maple Grove Hospital), and integrates an all-hazards approach to ensure appropriate system, organizational, and departmental emergency response plans are in place. Collaborates with team members to complete, test, and refine existing plans; ensures applicable emergency management standards are being met; assists in the developing, implementing, and maintaining emergency management programs, plans, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with DNV/NAIHO (NFPA 99 (2005) Chapter 12 Emergency Management), FEMA, OSHA, EPA, Department of Health, HAZMAT, and all other emergency response standards and best practices.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in emergency management, healthcare or related field. Experience may be substituted for part of preferred educational qualifications as appropriate.
• Completion of IS 100, IS 200, IS 700, IS 800, ICS 300.
• Has completed Emergency Management Certificate (State of Minnesota HSEM or equivalent) or completed within 1 year of hire.   

Experience

• Minimum two years' experience working within an emergency management setting as it relates to emergency/disaster management. • Experience in developing drills and exercises and required documents (MSEL, AAR/IP, etc.).
• Experience or knowledge of the process to develop IAPs for planned events or incidents.
• Working knowledge of the Incident Command System and National Incident Management System concepts.
• Strong working knowledge of regulatory standards at State and Federal Level as it relates to Emergency Management, as well as knowledge of Homeland Security Plans and Preparedness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to utilize Power Point, Word, Excel, and other computer software programs.  

Licensure/Certification

Current Emergency Manager Certification–or the ability to obtain at the State or Federal level within 1 year of hire as condition of continued employment

The North Memorial Health System is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.