Hospital EVS Zone Leader: Lead Cleanliness & Safety

Opelousas General Health System; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Opelousas General Health System is seeking a Zone Leader to oversee daily environmental services operations within hospital zones, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and infection control standards. The role includes directing staff, conducting briefings, and coaching performance to meet organizational goals.

The candidate should have 2–3 years of supervisory experience in healthcare environments and be familiar with HIPAA and OSHA guidelines, with strong leadership and independent work capability.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of supervisory experience preferred in environmental services, facilities, or healthcare operations.
• Familiarity with HIPAA, OSHA, CMS, and hospital sanitation standards.
• Strong leadership, team building, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently and without supervision while managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily environmental services operations within assigned hospital zones.
• Provide direction, coaching, and support to staff ensuring compliance with cleanliness, infection control, and safety standards.
• Train, mentor, and onboard new staff, providing ongoing performance feedback and discipline when required.
• Conduct daily staff briefings/huddles to review work assignments, safety expectations, and service priorities.
• Respond to patient and staff complaints within a 2-hour turnaround time and document resolution actions.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Opelousas General Health System is seeking a Zone Leader to oversee daily environmental services operations within hospital zones, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and infection control standards. The role includes directing staff, conducting briefings, and coaching performance to meet organizational goals.

The candidate should have 2–3 years of supervisory experience in healthcare environments and be familiar with HIPAA and OSHA guidelines, with strong leadership and independent work capability.