EVS Manager

Regional West Health Services•Scottsbluff, NE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Regional West Medical Center is seeking a proactive and service-driven EVS Manager to lead daily Environmental Services operations and ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This role plays a critical part in infection prevention, regulatory compliance, and overall patient satisfaction through high-quality environmental hygiene standards. A Day in the Life of Your day begins with a walk-through of the hospital, assessing cleanliness, workflow, and team readiness. As the leader of Environmental Services, you quickly step into action—coordinating staffing, assigning priorities, and ensuring all areas of the facility meet strict cleanliness and safety standards. Throughout the day, you’re actively supervising, coaching, and supporting EVS staff, making sure team members are equipped and aligned to deliver consistent, high-quality cleaning and disinfection services across patient rooms, surgical areas, and public spaces. You collaborate closely with Infection Prevention and clinical teams to ensure compliance with evidence-based cleaning protocols, especially in high-risk areas like isolation rooms and operating rooms. When challenges arise—such as urgent cleaning needs or infection control concerns—you step in with decisive action to maintain safety and efficiency. Behind the scenes, you’re monitoring quality metrics and conducting inspections, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing corrective actions. You also track patient satisfaction data, such as cleanliness scores, using insights to guide team performance and elevate the patient experience. In addition, you manage operational aspects like inventory, equipment maintenance, and vendor coordination, ensuring your team has the tools and resources needed to succeed. By the end of your shift, your leadership has ensured a clean, compliant, and patient-centered environment—one that directly impacts safety and satisfaction across the organization.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a healthcare setting
Valid driver’s license required
Strong leadership and team development abilities
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of infection prevention practices and environmental hygiene standards
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare setting
Familiarity with regulatory requirements (OSHA, CMS, CIHQ, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred
MRI screening completed upon hire

Responsibilities

Lead daily Environmental Services operations
Ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors
Coordinate staffing and assign priorities
Ensure all areas of the facility meet strict cleanliness and safety standards
Supervise, coach, and support EVS staff
Deliver consistent, high-quality cleaning and disinfection services across patient rooms, surgical areas, and public spaces
Collaborate with Infection Prevention and clinical teams to ensure compliance with evidence-based cleaning protocols
Monitor quality metrics and conduct inspections
Identify opportunities for improvement and implement corrective actions
Track patient satisfaction data and use insights to guide team performance
Manage operational aspects like inventory, equipment maintenance, and vendor coordination