Director, Environmental Services
The Director, Environmental Services position is a hospital administrative position responsible for directing and managing multiple areas of the Environmental Services Department throughout multiple facilities. The Director, Environmental Services is responsible for facilitating an efficient program in order to maintain a clean and safe environment throughout the entire facility. This position will also oversee staff development, customer satisfaction and financial and resource management for the department.
Requirements :
- Four-year college degree preferred. Substantial management experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
- Five years of housekeeping management experience required, preferably in a hospital setting
- General business acumen with the ability to analyze and interpret financial data and department budgets
- Working knowledge of quality assurance, customer satisfaction tools, infection control practices and healthcare related regulations such as OSHA, Department of Health and The Joint Commission
- Ability to participate in development and implementing organizational strategies to improve the delivery of services
- Excellent managerial, communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
- Proficient in the use of Windows-based office software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Responsibilities :
Strategic Leadership :
Actively engages in the development and implementation of EVS strategies to align with the strategic plan for the hospitalRemains proactive in the achievement of the departments goals and objectivesDetermines opportunities to improve the quality of services providedDemonstrates quality leadership in meeting performance plansInspirational Leadership :
Provides vision, direction and leadership to the environmental services staffWorks collaboratively across organizational lines to facilitate hospital and departmental operations to ensure patient needs are metActs as a change agent and manages organizational change efforts to ensure operational effectivenessOperational Leadership :
Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and supervises functions and activities of the departmentCoordinates housekeeping activities with other departments and communicates plans accordinglyEnsures excellent patient experience by providing high levels of customer serviceMaintains an environment that promotes patient and employee safety and quality outcomesEstablishes and implements policies and procedures, work standards and workflow for departmentParticipates in and ensures areas of responsibility consistently meet ongoing regulatory and accreditation readinessDevelops and oversees departmental budgets and assures financial accountability for annual operations and capital expendituresPeople Leadership :
Assures the availability of appropriate trained staff to deliver a high quality and consistent serviceCultivates a culture promoting and rewarding professional growth, interdisciplinary collaboration, constructive communication, flexibility, teamwork, and customer serviceEncourages and mentors staff creativity and innovationMaintains a focus on internal talent development and retentionEncourages staff to participate in education programs to enhance their developmentSchedule : Monday - Friday
Pay Range : $84,400 - $125,500
A Work Experience with Purpose
Woman's is one of the largest specialty hospitals in the country dedicated to the care of women and infants. Nationally recognized for exceptional patient care, innovative programs, and a supportive work environment, we consistently exceed state and national benchmarks for patient satisfactiona reflection of our commitment to those we serve.
We're home to Louisiana's largest delivery service and perform thousands of procedures annually, including over 8,500 surgeries and 35,000 breast procedures. Woman's was the first hospital in the Baton Rouge area to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence, and we're honored to be named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare year after year.
We are proud of the care our staff provides to patientsand to one anotherevery day.
For more information or to contact our recruiting team, email us at hrjobs@womans.org .
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