Environmental Services Lead

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services Supervisor to lead and mentor a team in a clinical environment. This role involves managing staff schedules, ensuring cleanliness and safety standards, and promoting a collaborative atmosphere. The ideal candidate will excel in communication and possess strong mentoring skills to empower employees. With a focus on quality improvement and adherence to safety practices, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a healthcare setting. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive benefits, including a sign-on bonus and shift differentials.

Benefits

Bonus up to $2,500 for new hires

Eligible for shift differential

Weekend work availability

Qualifications

• Experience in managing staff schedules and coordinating shifts.
• Ability to mentor and empower employees in a teamwork environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Environmental Services staff and ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Coordinate communication between shifts for service continuity.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Mentoring

Inventory Management

Quality Improvement

Tools

Wireless Technology

Job description

• Schedules breaks and lunches daily for all assigned staff.
• Utilizes the staff schedule to plan for sufficient daily staffing.
• Coordinates with the Supervisor and/or Manager and Director as necessary.
• Coordinates communication between shifts to ensure continuity of service.
• Assists with the development of all performance improvement plans for staff directly under them in discipline.
• Assures timely and effective response to all department requests and requirements.
• Mentors and empowers employees by delegating responsibilities, assisting employees with work performance issues, and promoting a teamwork environment.
• Uses wireless technology to monitor bed tracking status in designated patient departments and areas.
• Responsible for inventory management of EVS supplies.
• Maintains all work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Observes and promotes fire prevention and safety practices.
• Follows all infection control policies.
• Monitors daily sign-in sheet and adjusts the assignments for call-offs, census, and other factors accordingly.
• Oversees the work performance of Environmental Services personnel.
• Assures all assigned areas are clean, safe, and orderly.
• Provides input to Supervisor on performance evaluations of assigned personnel in the presence of an Environmental Services Supervisor.
• Rearranges work assignments for all shifts as necessary.
• Conducts Quality Improvement inspections of assigned areas routinely.
• All EVS Staff who enter Medication Rooms (where applicable) must receive mandatory education on proper Medication Room protocol.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

• New Hires are eligible for a bonus up to $2,500!
• Must be available to work weekends.
• Hours are 7:00 pm to 7:00 am.
• Eligible for shift differential.