Hospital EVS Director: Lead Clean, Safe Care

Valley Health System (New Jersey); Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 126,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuty

6 Paid Holidays, PTO, Wellness Time

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Center Membership Discount

Day Care Discounts

Job summary

The Valley Hospital in Paramus, NJ seeks a Director of Environmental Services to lead housekeeping, waste and related operations ensuring a clean, safe environment for patients and staff. The role partners with clinical and administrative leaders to drive infection prevention and accreditation success.

Serves as a strategic and operational leader, managing staffing, budgets and performance, while advancing continuous improvement and patient experience across the hospital facility.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree in a relevant field; master’s preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience in staffing, budgets, and operations.
• Experience leading environmental services in healthcare or regulated settings.
• Knowledge of The Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, EPA and state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for environmental services within a single-hospital health system.
• Oversee housekeeping, waste management, linen services and related support operations; align with mission and quality initiatives.
• Lead infection prevention initiatives, regulatory compliance, and accreditation readiness.
• Manage budgets, productivity, staffing and performance to drive patient experience and outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Infection prevention

Budgeting

Staff development

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Environmental Services, Public Health, Facilities Management, or related field

Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, MBA, MPH, or related discipline preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Healthcare technology systems

Job description

The Valley Hospital in Paramus, NJ seeks a Director of Environmental Services to lead housekeeping, waste and related operations ensuring a clean, safe environment for patients and staff. The role partners with clinical and administrative leaders to drive infection prevention and accreditation success.

Serves as a strategic and operational leader, managing staffing, budgets and performance, while advancing continuous improvement and patient experience across the hospital facility.