Director of Environmental Services

Are you looking for a company which you can elevate your career with? Forefront Healthcare is the company you can definitely advance with! We are a small privately-owned American company who have the best people to provide quality services to our end customer! Come and join a company that is growing and be part of our success!We are looking for a motivated Director of Environmental Services at a beautiful healthcare account in New Castle, IN.WE HAVE AMAZING BENEFITS: (Starting the 1st day of the month following your start date). Benefits include: (Full-time employees eligible) Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) plan (retirement plan), PTOSalary: $70,000-$85,000/yearPosition Summary/Objective ·       The Environmental Services Director is responsible for the overall success of the department by ensuring compliance with set standards within the facility in both housekeeping and laundry operations. The Director provides overall planning to achieve operational and financial goals. The Director hires, disciplines, monitors effectiveness, trains and coaches all staff in the EVS/Housekeeping and Laundry Department. The Director will actively participate in the onsite facility’s activities and have a clear understanding of the facilities goals and objectives. Understands the Forefront contract and obligations within the agreement.Position Type and Expected Hours of Work·       This is a full-time leadership position. As an exempt position, the Director is expected to complete the hours reasonably required to maintain maximum production and complete position requirements. This position may require weekend work.Essential Functions and Duties Understands all Standard Operating Procedures for the Housekeeping and Laundry operations.Works in conjunction with the facility’s and Forefront Healthcare’s Infection Prevention program.Train, monitor, evaluate, and act on performance in all housekeeping and laundry areas.Serves as a liaison to Forefront Healthcare Regional Director of Operations and Corporate Office staff.Maintains department records as required.Manages set departmental budget and reports on budget performance.Manage developmental projects independently, as required.Maintains friendly, efficient, positive relationships with clinical departments, clients, department leadership and co-workers.Completes performance appraisals and recommends salary actions per established policy. Trains department employees in performance of duties and assigns and coordinates work of employees to promote an efficient operation. Ensures the implementation of all required employee training.Effectively coordinates and administers department personnel policies and procedures in conjunction with selection, orientation, training, assignment and staffing, evaluation, competency evaluation, discipline and discharging employees in compliance with applicable employment regulations.General Responsibility as Required for Position·       Responsible for acting in conformance with all facility and departmental policies and procedures including those relating to Human Resources, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Health and Safety regulations, Compliance requirements, Patient Rights, Confidentiality, and HIPAA. Responsible for acting in conformance with accrediting agency standards.·       Attends department meetings as required.·       Demonstrates accountability to accept responsibility for personal/professional growth and any required certification/licenses, if applicable.·       Completes mandatory training and competencies annually.Travel·       Some travel may occur for training and/or meetings. Other Duties as assignedThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Job duties, tasks, responsibilities, and activities may change from time to time.