EVS Area Operations Manager

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Responsible for supporting the General Manager in oversight of the day-to-day operations of the Regional Health Ministry's (RHM) Environmental Services, Laundry, and Patient Transport Department.

Works collaboratively with all levels of leadership teams at RHMs and within the region. Assists in development and implementation of effective cost reduction plans and processes that support Trinity Health and RHM EVS goals, objectives, strategies, policies, and procedures. Ensures productivity improvement objectives are met, while cultivating service/product quality and customer satisfaction. Ensures the General Manager and RHM stakeholders are kept abreast of issues or problems impacting program efficiencies and effectiveness. Develops and trains talent to ensure program quality, sustainability, long-term growth, and development. Leads by exemplifying the mission, vision and values of Trinity Health and the Regional Health Ministry.

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, supports and endorses senior leadership decisions, goals, objectives, and strategies.

Assists the General Manager in day-to-day management of the RHM's EVS department and ensures program service support objectives are met. Leads teams to provide a work environment that fosters positive energy, creativity, and teamwork among colleagues across all functional areas. Provides operational and technical support to the General Manager in support of RHM stakeholders and EVS managers and colleagues in support of the overall management of EVS programs. Coordinates within the RHM:

• Implementation of core program systems (Cleaning Practices and protocols, auditing tools, competencies, etc.)

• Staff schedules and daily work assignments.

• Special project cleaning schedules as designed and required to properly maintain standards of cleanliness, per local, regulatory and THS standards.

Keeps the General Manager informed of issues affecting program costs, service capabilities, effectiveness and efficiencies, as well as issues noted during Performance Improvement audits as assigned.

Meets with direct reports and staff, as required, to review overall operations goals/objectives, to address shortfalls and open issues and to encourage open dialogue for suggested process improvements.

Develops and administers Program Quality Evaluations and reviews Customer Satisfaction Survey scores for discrepancies and overall customer satisfaction for Hospitality Services. Prepares Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) where necessary to resolve customer satisfaction issues and address program quality deficiencies.

Interviews, hires, trains, appraises, counsels, and supervises staff as directed; handles disciplinary actions. Reviews and approves expense reports and holds direct reports accountable to Trinity Health and THS policies and procedures. Reviews hiring justifications to ensure financial cost saving merit.

Ensures timely completion of annual performance appraisals as assigned by the General Manager; addresses colleague problems and issues related to their work or environment. Fosters the development of diverse teams at all levels as appropriate and outlines annual skills development, career growth opportunities, and improvement objectives with direct reports. Establishes and monitors progress on objectives and takes the necessary actions to resolve and prevent recurring issues. Provides the necessary leadership and oversight in cases where disciplinary action or termination is warranted.

Manages multiple projects and tasks in a fast paced environment and possesses the ability to adapt to change. Demonstrates the ability to develop a project plan for major projects with milestones to determine schedule of deliverables to advance project outcomes.

Participates in various RHM committees (Safety; Green; Disaster Preparedness; Infection Control; HR advisory, etc.) as required or selected and remains an engaged interdisciplinary team player in RHM operations.

Ensures all aspects of departmental operations function in a compliant, optimal and efficient manner that ensures patient and customer satisfaction.

Ensures that there are ongoing effective quality improvement programs within the department, inclusive of the cleaning, safety and infection control in the appropriate areas of the hospital.

Ensures safe conditions and procedures are followed at all times to minimize/eliminate workman's compensation claims and create a safe working environment for all Environmental Services colleagues.

Maintains accurate and appropriate records as required.

Demonstrates a cost-conscious attitude to time usage and consistently makes the best use of time.

May handle additional duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned.

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws/regulations; the Trinity Health Integrity and Compliance Program and Code of Conduct; as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran