Emergency Preparedness Specialist

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprised of Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation.

It’s an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet® Hospital with designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado’s top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you’ve always wanted.

You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.

The Emergency Preparedness Specialist provides administrative and program support of local safety and emergency preparedness programs. Develops and implements emergency preparedness plans in conjunction with management.Promotes organizational compliance with emergency preparedness issues relevant to the organization as well as all federal and state safety and emergency preparedness.

In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

• Associate Degree, required
• Completion of ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800, preferred
• 2 years experience in emergency management or disaster planning
• Certified Emergency Manager (Colorado or Federal), required within 6 months of hire