EVS Sr. Director - Norwich, CT

Compass Group•Hartford, CT

4d•$130,000 - $155,000

About The Position

Crothall Healthcare is seeking a Senior EVS Director to direct and lead the operational needs of the Housekeeping Department. The role coordinates Assistant Directors and Operations Managers and serves as a liaison between hospital administration and other departments. The director is responsible for department financial data, expenditures, budgets, staff leadership, operational policies and procedures, regulatory compliance, and quality-management processes.

Requirements

Four-year college degree and equivalent related experience.
Five years of housekeeping management experience at a healthcare account.
Ability to analyze and interpret financial and other data.
General business acuity.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a high customer-service and quality-oriented demeanor.
Ability to work under pressure and meet established criteria.
Public-speaking skills.
Ability to lead staff using a participative approach, coordinate and prioritize tasks, and develop budgets with an understanding of facility needs and requirements.
Strong stress-management, administrative, organizational, and follow-through skills with associates and clients.
Proficiency with Windows-based office software, including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Oversee the department’s financial data and statistics and monitor unit expenditures.
Develop and recommend the department operating budget and ensure the department operates within budget.
Coordinate housekeeping activities with other departments and communicate with administration and hospital departments.
Plan, prioritize, direct, coordinate, and supervise department functions and activities.
Establish work standards and workflow, and establish and implement policies and procedures for departmental operations.
Encourage and mentor staff creativity and innovation and encourage staff participation in education programs.
Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
Support facility goals and objectives and provide quality leadership in meeting performance plans.
Read, develop, and coordinate the Total Quality Management process.
Develop and maintain job descriptions for department staff.