EVS Resource Coordinator Lead

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is hiring an Environmental Services Resource Coordinator Supervisor for the Operating Rooms in Chicago. This part‑time role focuses on standardizing EVS procedures, planning coverage, and supervising staff to maintain a clean, safe facility.

The position is non-exempt with overtime eligibility, 24 hours per week, and weekend work. Benefits begin the first of the month following start, including tuition reimbursement and retirement options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to speak, spell, read, write and understand English.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact well with patients of all ages.
• Must have exceptional patient relations skills.
• Must be able to work under stress in a fast-paced environment.
• Must demonstrate reliability, punctuality and good attendance.
• Ability to be on feet for the majority of the day.
• Excellent hygiene is a necessity.
• Must have no lifting restrictions.
• Enrollment in BLS training course within 2 months of hire and successful completion within 3 months.

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

Excellent communication

English proficiency

Reliability

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is hiring an Environmental Services Resource Coordinator Supervisor for the Operating Rooms in Chicago. This part‑time role focuses on standardizing EVS procedures, planning coverage, and supervising staff to maintain a clean, safe facility.

The position is non-exempt with overtime eligibility, 24 hours per week, and weekend work. Benefits begin the first of the month following start, including tuition reimbursement and retirement options.