EVS Program Director

Job Description - EVS Program Director (250000A8)

Description

The Environmental Services Program Director is responsible for the effective direction, management, and operation of the educational, extended campus, sustainability, contract management, and process improvement functions of the Environmental Services Department to support maintenance of a clean and safe medical center environment. Partner with the Operations Director EVS to ensure all applicable legal, regulatory, and policy requirements, including JCAHO, state, federal, and local regulations and guidelines (i.e., OSHA, HAZMAT, DOH, EPA) are met. Manages all EVS vendor contracts.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or other health-related field (Required)

Minimum Work Experience

5 years Hospital experience (Required)

3 years Acute care hospital management experience (Required)

2 years Project management experience (Preferred)

2 years Children’s hospital experience (Preferred)

2 years Experience in managing and negotiating external contracts (Required)

Required Skills / Knowledge

Knowledge of all applicable legal, regulatory, and policy requirements, including JCAHO, state, federal, and local regulations and guidelines (i.e., OSHA, HAZMAT, DOH, EPA). Understanding of infection control requirements as they relate to Environmental Services functions. The ability to present ideas and information in a concise, timely, effective, and interpersonally appropriate manner through written and oral form. Ability to concisely organize projects and ensure deliverables are completed in a timely, cost-effective manner. Excellent public speaking and interpersonal skills. Ability to coach and develop others. Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment. The ability to model continuous professional self-development, resulting in the enhanced performance of the organization. Ability to analyze processes and identify high-quality and cost-effective improvements. The ability to proactively identify and implement effective strategies to enhance the financial performance of the department and the organization. The ability to effectively analyze data resulting in appropriate fiscal, quality, service, and operational objectives. The ability to understand the current health care environment and envision appropriate strategic organizational goals. Align resources to achieve those goals and inspire others to attain them. Patient-centered mindset. The ability to establish effective relationships in networks with both internal and external customers. The ability to attract, recognize, retain, and manage staff. Understanding and sensitivity to managing / supervising union employees is a must. The ability to use job-related computer software applications, including Microsoft Office and bed-board related programs. Significant experience in customer service and / or hospitality environment preferred.

Required Licenses and Certifications

Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) or Certificate of Mastery in Infection Prevention (CMIP) (Preferred)

Functional Accountabilities

Leadership

• Manage $7 Million vendor portfolio ensuring regular contract reviews and identifying opportunities for improved services, quality, and financial outcomes for CNH.
• Oversee EVS operations at extended campus locations as well as the Linen department serving all sites.
• Lead educational content development and oversee training program for all EVS staff – all shifts, all sites.
• Manage sustainability efforts of the organization including compliance with organizational commitments and emerging regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with the Operations Director EVS and Vice President of Operations on significant issues or barriers.
• Partner with the Operations Director EVS to annually develop, communicate, and coordinate area specific strategic plans that are consistent with organizational goals, vision, and mission statement; produce positive outcomes related to the strategic planning initiative on an annual basis.
• Ensure that a safe work environment is maintained.
• Provide leadership and guidance to support staff and direct reports.
• Ensure departmental compliance with the hospital’s administrative and professional policies, and governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Lead development of policies and procedures regarding EVS cleaning protocols.
• Serve as departmental leader on call in rotation with other managers and above in the department.

Program Management

Process Improvement and HR Management

Financial Management

Organizational Accountabilities

Primary Location

District of Columbia-Washington

Work Locations

CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010

Management

Organization

Operations

Position Status : R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time

Shift : Day

Work Schedule : M-F 8 : 30a-5p. On call as assigned.

Job Posting

Jan 29, 2025, 5 : 27 : 40 PM

Full-Time Salary Range

113672 - 189467.2

Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here : and the pay transparency policy is available here : Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.

Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment : a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees, and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.

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