Manager Environmental Services - Hamilton - Ft/Days

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it's by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Campus Overview

Kettering Health Hamilton

• Kettering Health Hamilton, formerly Fort Hamilton Hospital, has been serving the Hamilton community for over 90 years.

• Leads the way to better health in the Butler County area, serving patients from Fairfield, Oxford, Cincinnati, Middletown and surrounding communities.

• KH Hamilton offerings include maternity, emergency, the most advanced wound healing in Butler County, and a range of outpatient services.

• In 2020, KH Hamilton received an "A" from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.

• Full-service, community hospital licensed for 203 beds.

• In 2020, KH Hamilton received several awards from Healthgrades:

• America's 250 Best Hospitals (2018-2020)

• America's 100 Best Pulmonary Care (2018-2020)

• Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award (2020)

Department Overview

KHN Manager Environmental ServicesThe Manager will be the on-site leader at the facility. In the eyes of the customer, this is the person that best represents the first point of contact. As you will see below, this role is expanding and one must have extremely strong communication, organizational and time management skills.

Responsible for the overall management of the Environmental Services Department. Responsible for successfully coordinating and supporting all activities of the department including ultimate financial responsibility by management of EVS Budget.

Works with all levels of the facility staff in all matters relating to the cleanliness of the facility. Ensures hospital meets all HFAP, OSHA, AORN and ODH guidelines.

Responsibilities & Requirements

Essential Functions

Key Job ResponsiblitiesAchieve Budget/Financial Responsibilities• Responsible for accuracy and timeliness of financial data and statistics.• Controls expenses within area of responsibility.• Develops and recommends department operating budget and ensures that department operates within budget.• Evaluates and justifies supplies, equipment and purchases as needed.

Customer Relations• Addresses and ensures Customer Needs are met.• Demonstrates good/effective communication skills with customers.

Operational Excellence• Demonstrates quality leadership in meeting performance plans.• Acts as a positive role model; proactive in the achievement of the facility goals and objectives.• Participate and add value to hospital committees, meetings, activities (i.e. Infection Control/Safety Committee)• Coordinates housekeeping activities with other hospital departments.• Provides recommendations for replacement of furnishings and wall coverings with OSHA standards in mind.• Maintains an environment that is in sanitary, attractive and in an orderly condition.• Understands and develops the Total Quality Management Process; Rounding the facility.• Demonstrates understanding and compentency in interviewing candidates for openings.• Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy.• Demonstrates and promotes Kettering Health Network culture, values and management philosophy.

People Management• Coaching management and hourly employees.• Encourages and nurtures associate creativity and innovation within Kettering Health Network.• Develop and maintain performance appraisals for staff on a timely and accurate basis.• Encourage staff to participate in additional training, education, and/or self development.• Maintains a harassment free environment with good employee morale by demonstrating good employee relations practices and utiliving HR consultation when needed.

Administration• Keeps administration informed of activities, needs or concerns.• Maintains records and statistics for administrative and regulatory purposes.• Establishes and implements policies and procedures for departmental operations.• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies.

Achieve Budget/Financial Responsibilities:• Conduct regular inventory of housekeeping supplies and order same, keeping costs in line with approved budgetary amounts.

Customer Relations:• Communicate with members of other departments to coordinate housekeeping activities.• May serve on facility-wide committees.

Operational Excellence:• Establish and annually reviews standards and work procedures for all Housekeeping staff in accordance with established policies and practices of the facility.• Regularly inspect and evaluate physical condition of facility; recommend painting, repairs and furnishings.• Provide monthly administrative progress reports relative to short term accomplishments, future short term plans and staff education/training.• Conduct regular staff meetings and communicate with members of other departments to coordinate housekeeping activities. May serve on facility-wide committee.• Maintain and support facility goals and objectives as they relate to third party patient survey process.

Organizational ExpectationsAnnual Competencies1. Employee demonstrates proper lifting and Waste handling practices. 2.

Employee has basic knowledge of Infection Control practices.3. Employee demonstrates Safe Chemical handling practices. 4. Employee demonstrates Basic Surface Cleaning practices. 5. Employee demonstrates consistent Hand Hygiene practices.

Functional DemandsPhysical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, tasks, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to modify essential functions of the job, or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Requirements Minimum EducationBachelor's degree preferred, may substitute equivalent experience.IEHA Certification preferred Minimum Work Experience• High School Diploma, GED preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience Required Skills• Ability to communicate effectively in written formal and oral presentations from hourly staff to CEO level.• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.• Ability to maintain organization and control in an ever-changing environment.• Must exhibit self initiative, accountability, flexible and good leadership skills as well as political savvy.• Must possess a thorough knowledge of contract administration and office procedures.• Must understand and conceptualize working knowledge of EVS to meet established goals and objectives.• Above-average time management skills.• Must be proficient in the use of Windows based office software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.