Manager Environmental Services
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OverviewUnityPoint-St Luke's HospitalFull-TimeDaysResponsible for the total operation of the Environmental Services department in the St. Luke's Sioux City affiliate. Collaborates with the healthcare team to contribute knowledge and expertise of applicable environmental and infection prevention laws, standards and regulations. All programs, services, and systems implemented by this position directly impact employee engagement, patient satisfaction, productivity, safety, quality and profitability of the department and the hospital.Why UnityPoint Health?* Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.* Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.* Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.* Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.* Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at .ResponsibilitiesKey Accountability: Talent Management* Responsible for all aspects of talent management, including but not limited to, hiring, orientation, training, competency, corrective actions, timekeeping, performance evaluation of all staff* Develop employee engagement plan and goals* Adhere to employee productivity targets* Coach and develop the knowledge, skills and abilities of mid-management staffKey Accountability: Quality Improvement and Regulatory Compliance* Develop and implement department strategic plan* Develop and implement department performance improvement plan, compiling and analyzing data as needed* Collaborate and round with other departments to identify areas of opportunity* Develop action plans to meet quality goals* Attain patient satisfaction targets* Participate in EOC and Safety initiatives* Ensure all regulatory guidelines are met* Partner with Plant Operations department to ensure quick turnaround of spaces during construction projects and emergency repairsKey Accountability: Budget Management* Understand and work within financial and accounting systems of hospital* Prepare annual operating and capital budget for the Environmental Services department* Analyze budget variances and develop action plan* Manage costs and services provided by outside vendors, including but not limited to, waste, hazardous waste, linen/laundry, specialized cleaning, pest control* Oversees environmental services contract for medical office buildings and other offsite building locations* Manage labor costs to budgetBasic UPH Performance Criteria* Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.* Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.* Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.* Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.* Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.* Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.QualificationsMinimum RequirementsIdentify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.Preferred or SpecializedNot required to perform the essential functions of the position.Education:Associate's Degree in related field or direct and applicable work experience.Bachelor's Degree in related fieldExperience:3+ years of management experienceHealthcare experience preferredCleaning industry experience preferredLicense(s)/Certification(s):Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Accountability, Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication-written & verbal, Flexibility, Customer/Patient focused, Interpersonal skills, Managing priorities/deadlines, Microsoft Office/Excel, Multicultural sensitivity, Planning/Organizing skills, Problem solving, Professionalism, Project Management, Relationship management, Teamwork, Technical aptitude-ability to learn new systems quicklyOther:Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.Work requires travel between UPH facilities* Area of Interest: Management;* FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;* Department: Environmental Services- SLRMC;* Shift: FT;* Job ID: 153198;