EVS Resource Coordinator — Evening & Weekend Shift

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Memorial Hospital is seeking an Environmental Services Resource Coordinator to oversee EVS staff, schedule shifts, ensure proper sanitation, and manage supplies within the Feinberg/Galter location. The role emphasizes leadership, coordination with multiple departments, and cost-conscious operations.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of supervisory experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a background in clinical or technical environments.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in relevant field and supervisory experience.
• Appropriate clinical or technical competence in relevant area.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Communication skills (interpersonal and group, assertiveness, conflict resolution, etc.).
• Organization and planning kills (prioritization, time management, initiative, follow through).
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Completed the Coordinator Orientation Courses.

Responsibilities

• Establish and review standards and work procedures for all Environmental Services staff in accordance with established policies and practices of the facility.
• Plan work schedules, hours, areas of work, and job duties to ensure adequate EVS coverage.
• Assists Manager in the supervision of various aspects of the departments and collaborates with managers and coordinators to achieve the departments and NMH mission, goals and objectives.
• Participate in the interview process, evaluate, and recommend termination of facility Environmental Services personnel in accordance with facility standards.
• Orientate, train, and supervise all Environmental Services staff under span of control.
• Regularly inspect and evaluate physical condition of facility and supervise the relocation and storage of all furnishings and equipment, as well as the relocation of space to improve the sanitation and appearance of the facility.
• Report unsafe conditions and conduct research to improve EVS technology.
• Participate in regular staff meetings and communicate with members of other departments to coordinate EVS activities.
• May serve on facility wide committee.
• Conduct daily touch points and coaching with EVS staff.
• Schedule major project work, ensuring that adequate staff and supplies are available to perform tasks.
• Ordering supplies and equipment using Peoplesoft requisitions.
• Conducts regular inventory of housekeeping supplies and order same.
• Keeps costs in line with approved budgetary amounts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Supervisory experience

Coordinator Orientation

Clinical/technical competence

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Northwestern Memorial Hospital is seeking an Environmental Services Resource Coordinator to oversee EVS staff, schedule shifts, ensure proper sanitation, and manage supplies within the Feinberg/Galter location. The role emphasizes leadership, coordination with multiple departments, and cost-conscious operations.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of supervisory experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a background in clinical or technical environments.