Director Waste Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Director Waste Compliance and Regulatory Affairs HealthTrust

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3 Nashville, TN Job Details Full-time 13 hours ago Benefits Employee stock purchase plan Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Adoption assistance Family leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Pet insurance Qualifications 7 years Management Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training Environmental Science Bachelor’s degree RCRA certification CHMM Waste management Certified Safety Professional Senior level Full Job Description This position is incentive eligible. Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Director Waste Compliance and Regulatory Affairs? At HealthTrust, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. Benefits HealthTrust, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) Colleague recognition program Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long

• and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Director Waste Compliance and Regulatory Affairs like you to be a part of our team. Job Summary and Qualifications The Director, Waste Compliance and Regulatory Affairs serves as the corporate subject matter expert responsible for the oversight, enforcement, and continuous improvement of HCA Healthcare’s waste management compliance program. This role ensures strict adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing medical, hazardous, pharmaceutical, and universal waste streams, while integrating regulatory compliance into daily operations. In addition to leading compliance oversight, the Director is responsible for the development, implementation, and enterprise-wide deployment of standardized compliance programs, policies, and operational frameworks. This includes creating scalable training modules, corrective action programs, audit protocols, risk mitigation strategies, and data-driven performance monitoring tools to ensure sustainable, measurable compliance across all HCA Healthcare facilities. The Director leads the enterprise-wide implementation and monitoring of compliance frameworks through Complyos and collaborates closely with facility leadership, division leadership, and corporate stakeholders to mitigate regulatory risk, promote a culture of accountability, and align waste management operations with broader environmental stewardship goals What you will do in this role: Develops, leads, and continuously improves HCA Healthcare’s enterprise-wide waste management compliance strategy, ensuring full regulatory alignment with EPA, OSHA, DOT, DEA, and Joint Commission standards, while building standardized, scalable compliance programs that support regulatory adherence across all facilities In coordination with the FacilitiGroup Regulatory Readiness team, manages enterprise-wide regulatory compliance through Complyos, designing and maintaining robust compliance tracking systems, corrective action workflows, incident management modules, and executive reporting dashboards to drive accountability and real-time visibility into compliance status across the organization Conducts enterprise regulatory risk assessments, builds structured risk prioritization and mitigation programs, and oversees the design and execution of corrective action management initiatives to maintain a state of continual regulatory readiness and minimize operational risks In coordination with HCA Risk and Insurance, and the FacilitiGroup Regulatory Readiness team, implements and executes a standardized waste compliance audit program, including the creation of corporate auditing tools, mock inspection protocols, scoring systems, and corrective action follow-ups, ensuring proactive identification and remediation of regulatory compliance gaps at all locations Designs and delivers comprehensive, scalable regulatory training programs for leadership, facility teams, and frontline staff, ensuring ongoing competency development, knowledge retention, and regulatory awareness across all departments involved in waste management processes Oversees vendor compliance management by building vendor audit frameworks, compliance monitoring programs, and performance management scorecards to ensure all contracted waste service providers fully meet HCA Healthcare’s regulatory, operational, and reporting standards Aggregates, analyzes, and manages compliance data by developing enterprise-wide dashboards, trend analysis reports, and risk-focused performance metrics, enabling data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement in regulatory compliance and operational performance Acts as the corporate lead and regulatory liaison during government inspections and inquiries, overseeing facility preparedness programs, coordinating documentation and interview processes, and ensuring prompt, effective resolution of any findings through structured corrective action plans Drives innovation and adoption of emerging technologies by identifying, evaluating, and implementing compliance-driven tools, waste management innovations, and environmental stewardship initiatives that advance regulatory performance, operational efficiency, and sustainability goals across the enterprise What qualifications you will need: Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Public Health, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field required

• Required Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in healthcare waste management and regulatory compliance
• Required OSHA 24-Hour

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Certification

• Required DOT Hazardous Material Training
• Required RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Certification
• Required Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
• Preferred Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Preferred Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP)
• Preferred In today’s challenging business environment of cost pressures, supply disruptions, and workforce shortages, it is crucial for providers to efficiently manage expenses and enhance performance.

HealthTrust, in collaboration with 1,800 hospitals and health systems, offers a specialized group purchasing organization (GPO) membership model designed to deliver immediate and sustainable cost savings. Their team of experts provides tailored value acceleration engagements to address specific needs, delivering unparalleled benefits. With nationwide purchasing power and a focus on overall spending management, HealthTrust offers unmatched pricing advantages on supplies, along with industry-leading benchmarks and best practices. The dedicated team is committed to guiding and implementing performance enhancements in cost, quality, and outcomes. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. “Good people beget good people.

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Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Director Waste Compliance and Regulatory Affairs opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.