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An Emergency Preparedness Nurse is a registered nurse who specializes in planning, coordinating, and implementing responses to public health emergencies and disasters. They work to ensure healthcare facilities and communities are prepared for events such as natural disasters, pandemics, or bioterrorism. Their responsibilities include developing emergency response plans, training staff, conducting drills, and educating the public about emergency readiness. They play a key role in maintaining patient safety and continuity of care during crises.

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Emergency Preparedness Nurses play a crucial role in coordinating with various hospital departments, such as emergency medicine, infection control, and administration, during disaster response drills. They help develop protocols, facilitate communication between clinical and non-clinical teams, and often lead training sessions to ensure everyone understands their responsibilities. This cross-departmental collaboration is essential for identifying gaps in preparedness and strengthening the overall response plan. Regular participation in these exercises not only builds teamwork but also enhances the nurse's leadership and organizational skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an emergency preparedness nurse, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Emergency Preparedness Nurse, you need a registered nursing license, experience in emergency or disaster response, and specialized training in public health and preparedness protocols. Familiarity with incident command systems (ICS), emergency management software, and certifications like Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) or FEMA courses are commonly required. Strong communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills help coordinate rapid responses and educate teams or communities. These competencies are crucial for effectively managing crises, ensuring public safety, and minimizing health risks during emergencies.

What is the difference between Emergency Preparedness Nurse vs Public Health Nurse?

AspectEmergency Preparedness Nurse
CertificationsRN license, CPR, disaster response training
Work EnvironmentHospitals, emergency management agencies, clinics
Primary FocusPreparedness for disasters, emergency response planning
Employer & IndustryHealthcare, government agencies, public health organizations

Emergency Preparedness Nurses specialize in planning and responding to disasters and emergencies, focusing on readiness and response protocols. Public Health Nurses work broadly in community health, disease prevention, and health education. While both roles require RN licensure and involve community health, Emergency Preparedness Nurses focus more on disaster response, whereas Public Health Nurses address overall community health needs.

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Infographic showing various Emergency Preparedness Nurse job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 8% As Needed, 84% Full Time, and 8% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $86,737 per year, or $41.7 per hour.

Emergency Preparedness Manager

Franciscan Health

Crown Point, IN • On-site

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Franciscan Health rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 273 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

453rd of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Franciscan Health Crown Point
12750 S Francis Dr Crown Point, Indiana 46307
At, Franciscan, our Emergency Preparedness Manager leads the emergency preparedness planning efforts for Franciscan Alliance. This position supports the development of a disaster response or crisis management strategy. This role, also, implements and maintains emergency plans for the organization, and manages the Emergency Alerts program/system.
WHO WE ARE
With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
  • Coordinate the planning and implementation of emergency and disaster drills; prepares a report from the results of the drills and makes recommendations on how to achieve required standards or correct deficiencies.
  • Develop and maintain an Emergency Response Team utilizing staff from various departments within the hospital.
  • Inspect area for compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards; take corrective action when violations occur. Implement proactive measures to mitigate violations.
  • Maintain an inventory of emergency equipment and supplies related to emergency preparedness; collaborate with engineering to develop and maintain a preventative maintenance schedule.
  • Meet with law enforcement officials, private companies, or other emergency services staff to get recommendations regarding emergency response plans or other support as required.
  • Organize emergency response, hazmat, and bioterrorism training programs for staff, volunteers, and other first responders.
  • Participate in and/or chairs assigned meetings or committees, including Bioterrorism Committee meetings.
  • Plan response to emergencies and disasters in order to minimize risk to people, property and to maximize Franciscan Alliance's emergency response capabilities; review emergency plans of individual hospitals or agencies to ensure their adequacy.
  • Prepare and submit annual ISDOH grant.
  • Prepare staff and clinical areas for survey readiness.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing/Patient Care, Maintenance/Engineer, or Emergency Management - Preferred
  • 1 year Emergency Services- Preferred
  • 3 years Driving Experience - Required
  • Valid Driver's License - Required

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
Up to 20%
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.
Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.

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