About Baptist Health
Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.
Baptist Downtown Protective Services is hiring a Senior Safety Specialist to join our team at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville, FL. This is a full-time, day shift opportunity at Baptist Downtown.
Senior Safety Specialist Job Responsibilities:
- This role provides organization-wide leadership, consultation, and technical expertise in workplace safety, life safety, hazardous materials management, and emergency preparedness.
- Oversees safety programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards, including The Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, OSHA, and other governing agencies.
- Coordinates safety training, incident investigations, emergency preparedness activities, and life safety initiatives while serving as a key resource for regulatory readiness and risk mitigation.
- Leads Environment of Care and safety committees, develops policies and procedures, manages hazardous materials and decontamination programs, and partners with organizational leaders to promote a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across all facilities.
Senior Safety Specialist Experience:
- 3-5 Years Healthcare Experience
Senior Safety Specialist Education & Credential Requirements:
- High School Diploma Required
- Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) Must Be Obtained Within 90 Days of Hire
- Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional (CHEP) Must Be Obtained Within 90 Days of Hire
If you are interested in this Full-Time Senior Safety Specialist position at Baptist Downtown, please apply now!
Positions designated as requiring a level II Background ( A detailed fingerprint-based screening for positions of trust that check state (FDLE) and national (FBI) criminal history) will undergo screening as a condition of employment and continued employment. For additional information, please visit Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Primary Location:
Downtown - Main BuildingSkills Required
- 3-5 years of healthcare experience
- High school diploma
- Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) certification obtained within 90 days of hire
- Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional (CHEP) certification obtained within 90 days of hire
What We Do
Baptist Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system.
