About WakeMed:
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a nationally recognized, private, not-for-profit health care organization founded and based in Raleigh, N.C. The largest health system in Wake County, WakeMed exists to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding, compassionate, patient- and family-centered care to all. The 919-bed system comprises a network of facilities throughout the Triangle area, delivering health and wellness services that bring added value to the communities we serve. WakeMed is a leader in cardiac and vascular care, women's and children's services, emergency medicine and trauma care, physical rehabilitation, orthopaedics and neurosciences. Specialty facilities include the WakeMed Heart Center, Children's Hospital, Women's Pavilion and Birthplace, Rehabilitation Hospital, Adult and Children's Emergency Departments and a Level 1 Trauma Center. WakeMed's team of more than 9,400 employees, 2,000 volunteers, 1,300 affiliated physicians, and the more than 300 physicians employed by WakeMed Physician Practices use the most advanced technologies along with the best minds and the biggest hearts to ensure the finest quality in health care and community health. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WakeMed provides an inclusive work environment that promotes the valuing of differences, respect for people and cooperativeness among our diverse workforce. WakeMed does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in any terms or conditions of employment. All applicants/employees are considered for employment, transfer, promotion or training without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity/expression, genetics, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Position Information:
The CapRAC Planning & Exercise Specialist works collaboratively with regional facilities and agencies to develop, implement and test disaster response plans. Works with other CapRAC staff to provide training and conduct disaster exercises to ensure disaster plans are thorough and workable. The Specialist serves as the Coordinator for the Capital Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) program.

Experience Requirements:
5 Years Disaster Preparedness and Response Required - And 8 Years Leadership In Disaster Preparedness and Response And Healthcare Preferred

Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree Healthcare Or Emergency Management Required - Or Associate's Degree Healthcare Or Emergency Management Required - With Equivalent Experience

Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Homeland Security Exercise & Evaluation Program Required - And Registered Nurse Or Emergency Medical Technician - Basic or Higher Preferred

Hours of Work:
M-F 8:00a - 5:00p

Weekend Requirements:
As Needed

Call Requirements:
As Needed