SR. DIRECTOR OF EVS, Knoxville, TN

Compass Group•Knoxville, TN

1d•$110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Crothall Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, provides specialized support services to the healthcare industry. The Sr. Director of EVS directs and oversees the operational needs of the Housekeeping Department, coordinates Assistant Directors and Operations Managers, and serves as a liaison between administration and hospital departments. The role oversees departmental financial performance, budgets, policies, staffing, regulatory compliance, quality processes, and operational goals.

Requirements

Four-year college degree and equivalent related experience required.
Six years of housekeeping management experience at a healthcare account required.
Ability to analyze and interpret financial and other data.
General business acumen.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
High customer-service and quality orientation.
Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives.
Public speaking skills.
Ability to use a participative approach to staff management, organize and prioritize tasks, and develop budgets with a complete understanding of facility needs and requirements.
Excellent 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

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

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance and AD&D
Disability insurance
Retirement plan
Flexible time off
Holiday time off (varies by site/state)
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
Commuter benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Paid parental leave
Personal leave
Other paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws