Manager - Environmental Services

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for managing the daily operations and supervision of staff for the Environmental Services Department for a healthcare facility. Establishes cooperative working relationships with staff, maintains confidentiality of information regarding clients, families, and healthcare personnel of the internal organization. This position is primarily scheduled during daytime hours; however, occasional evening, weekend, and holiday hours may be required to meet operational needs and respond to departmental priorities.

Requirements

Minimum of three years supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge of cleaning principles, equipment operation, supply needs, chemical usage, employee development principles and leadership skills.
Computer skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Customer service skills.
Driver's license, meeting all medical guidelines for Sanford Health Category III drivers is required (depending on department).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the daily operations and supervision of staff for the Environmental Services Department.
Establish cooperative working relationships with staff.
Maintain confidentiality of information regarding clients, families, and healthcare personnel.
Serve as a mentor and trainer to new employees.
Apply principles of personnel administration and supervision of employees.
Interviewing, hiring, evaluations, employee relations, terminations, staff schedules, and timecard approval (depending on location).
Develop policies, processes, and quality control systems for training of housekeeping activities (disinfection, cleaning, sterilization, waste management, etc.) to ensure a clean and safe healthcare environment.
Ensure staff is properly trained to perform their jobs and improve customer satisfaction.
Monitor the housekeeping department to ensure compliance with all healthcare regulatory agency codes.
Perform inspections on staff and discharge rooms.
Monitor laundry services to ensure compliance with all state and local guidelines and abide by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards (depending on location).
Direct daily laundry service activities to include receiving, washing, drying, folding and delivery of laundry to various locations.
Perform administrative tasks for ordering supplies and equipment, and maintaining inventory.
Assist with developing and managing the budget for housekeeping function in a healthcare organization.
Attend leadership and other managerial meetings as scheduled.