Director of EVS

About This Role

Direct and lead all aspects of the operational needs of the Housekeeping Department. Coordinate tasks of Assistant Directors and Operations Managers, and serve as a liaison between administration and hospital departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage department’s financial data and statistics, including monitoring unit expenditures and developing/recommending the operating budget
• Coordinate housekeeping activities with other departments and actively communicate with administration and other hospital departments
• Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and supervise functions and activities of the department
• Establish work standards, workflow, and implement policies and procedures for departmental operations
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies and proactively achieve facility goals and objectives
• Demonstrate quality leadership in meeting performance plans and administer the Total Quality Management process
• Develop and maintain job descriptions for department staff and encourage staff participation in education programs
• Encourage and mentor staff creativity and innovation

Requirements

• Six years of housekeeping management experience at a healthcare account
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial and other data
• General business acumen
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• High customer service and quality attitude
• Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
• Public speaking skills
• Ability to utilize a participative approach to managing staff
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks
• Ability to develop budgets with a complete understanding of facility needs and requirements
• Excellent stress management skills
• Administrative and organizational skills
• Follow-through (with associates and clients) skills
• Proficient in the use of Windows based office software including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Qualifications

• Four year college degree and/or equal related experience
• Six years of housekeeping management experience at a healthcare account

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits