Risk Management and Compliance Officer (SOUTHFIELD)

The Safety Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing safety, risk management, and emergency preparedness programs across all managed facilities. This role ensures compliance with CMS, OSHA, Life Safety Code (LSC), and state regulations while reducing risk to residents, staff, and visitors. The Safety Manager plays a critical role in incident prevention, and fostering a culture of safety within the skilled nursing environment.

Join us with an attractive benefits offering:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with matching funds
• Life Insurance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Reimbursement

Responsibilities:

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, CMS, state health department, and local safety regulations.
• Monitor and interpret regulatory changes affecting long-term care safety and risk management.
• Lead preparation for surveys, audits, and inspections; support facilities during corrective action plans.
• Conduct incident investigations (employee injuries, resident accidents, near misses) and recommend preventive measures.

Safety Programs & Policies

• Develop, implement, and maintain system-wide safety policies and procedures.
• Oversee workplace safety programs including hazard communication, infection prevention support, ergonomics, fire safety, and emergency preparedness.
• Support compliance with life safety codes, disaster preparedness, and evacuation plans.

Training & Education

• Design and deliver safety training for staff, leadership, and contractors.
• Ensure required safety trainings are completed and documented across all facilities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for safety-related questions and best practices.

Audits & Inspections

• Conduct routine and unannounced safety audits of facilities - up 80% of the Safety Manager’s time is spent in facilities.
• Identify hazards and work with facility leadership to implement corrective actions.
• Track and report safety metrics, trends, and improvement initiatives.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with administrators, DONs, HR, Infection Preventionists, and maintenance teams.
• Support workers’ compensation claims management and return-to-work initiatives.
• Promote a proactive safety culture across all locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Risk Management, Human Resources, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in workers’ compensation administration and/or occupational safety, preferably in healthcare, long-term care, or nursing home settings.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, workers’ compensation laws, and best practices in workplace safety.
• Experience managing claims, safety programs, and return-to-work initiatives.
• Certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), or OSHA Training credentials is a plus.

Ciena Healthcare

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in five states including Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, and Indiana.

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. Join us, if you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.

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