Director Environmental Services

OSF HealthCare; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare seeks a Regional Director of Environmental Services to lead day-to-day Environmental Services and Linen operations across all assigned properties, implementing standard practices and regulatory strategies to meet infection control standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 3 years of leadership experience or a high school diploma with 7 years in environmental services leadership, plus strong interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills within healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• Education requirements: Degree with leadership experience or extensive experience in environmental services leadership.
• Experience: 3 years leadership; track record in performance/quality programs.
• Skills: strong communication, analytical, problem-solving and ability to manage multiple programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Environmental Services and Linen operations across properties.
• Implement standard cleaning practices and infection control compliance strategies.
• Collaborate with Environmental Services Administration to meet regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Design, implement and manage improvement programs for environmental services and linen.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years leadership

High school diploma + 7 years leadership

Tools

Microsoft software

Job description

Total Rewards

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Expected pay for this position is $39.49 - $52.31/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is a Salaried position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Regional Director of Environmental Services is responsible for overseeing management of the day-to-day operations for Environmental Service and Linen for all assigned properties. In conjunction with Environmental Services Administration, the Director implements standard cleaning practices, regulatory and accreditation compliance strategies, and ensures collaboration with and protocols to meet infection control standards within an assigned region.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of leadership experience OR High school diploma and 7 years of environmental services leadership experience in lieu of degree

Experience:

• 3 years leadership experience
• Experience with developing and managing performance and quality measurement and evaluation programs.

Other Skills/ Knowledge:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
• Ability to design, implement, and manage programs for environmental services management, hazardous waste management, linen management, associated accreditation and regulatory compliance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

• Experience working in healthcare.

Other Skills/ Knowledge:

• Knowledge of LEAN, Six Sigma or other similar performance improvement systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead work groups or project teams through the design, development and implementation of changes in organizational structure and work processes.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, while maintaining approved schedules and good working relationship with OSF clients.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.