Supervisor Of Environmental Services

Description

Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) with HCA Florida Northwest Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

HCA Florida Northwest Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the HCA Florida Northwest Hospital family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Environmental Services Supervisor is responsible for coordinating departmental activities through personnel resources. The position supervises work productivity of staff to ensure clean, orderly hospital image in public / work units / patient areas ensuring department’s quality standards are obtained. Assists the Department Manager in overall operation of staffing needs, problem solving concerns, and meet the hospital’s strategic growth plans. Completes evaluations of staff with the guidance of Manager. Instructs employees in all required hospital codes. Trains new employees on assigned duties. Completes daily rounds on floors and conducts quality checks on a daily basis. The position will attend Bed Board meetings and updates Bed Board status in the computer

• Round floors, closely monitor employees to obtain expected productivity levels as well as quality of work and ensure patient care centers are maintained to the highest levels in order to achieve optimum HCAPS scores.
• Responsible for conducting quality checks in all areas, patient rooms, and common areas.
• Responsible for daily departmental activities utilizing available resources.
• Attends Bed Board meetings to get a clear picture of census, discharges, admissions, and any other activity in the hospital.
• Assists in preparing daily assignments and adjusts routine when needed to ensure all areas are staffed and cleaned properly.
• Checks daily census and assigns staff accordingly to maximize productivity.
• Resolved problems arising from patient and staff complaints documenting action taken and communicates to the Director/Manger and fellow staff members.
• Communicates effectively with Nursing regarding staff assignments.
• Coordinates with the Nursing Supervisor to set priorities and redistribute work stemming from a high occurrence of transfers and discharges.
• Ensures that all areas are kept on a regular cleaning routine as documents by the position checklist.
• Records periodical projects including floor care and terminal cleaning.
• Evaluates patient care areas, office, etc. to prepare plans for special projects.
• Assists in keeping the department and supply room clean; helps to stock supplies and maintain adequate inventory levels.
• Ensures that equipment is issued and received at the beginning and end of each shift; ensures equipment is in good condition and cleaned.
• Ensures that all housekeeping equipment is properly stored when not in use.
• Maintains equipment log when repairs or monthly service occurs.
• Assists with general duties of the Environmental staff, when necessary to maximize the efforts of the department.
• Sets short-term and long-term goals for Environmental staff, both individually and as a group.
• Appropriately trains and orients new employees.
• Monitors employees time and attendance records and takes necessary steps to correct behavior which is in violation of hospital policy.
• Conducts annual training for employees by utilizing available information and audio visual aides
• Provides counseling when necessary to employees who violate hospital policy.
• Assists Director and Manager during monthly staff meetings by conducting classes, meetings, and/or training objectives.
• Makes independent decision within the confines of policies and procedures to ensure the duties of the department are carried out professionally and in an effort to de-escalate a situation which may be detrimental to the hospital.
• Demonstrates knowledge of, or ability to ascertain, information regarding but not limited to the following areas:
• TJC Standards
• OSHA Rules and Regulations.
• HRS rules and regulations o Scheduling, forecasting, and resource utilization.
• Evaluation of chemicals and equipment. o Difference between Quats and Phenol disinfectants.
• Procedures in floor care (carpet and tile)
• Responds to all emergencies when requested (which may not include issues specific to this department), noting problem, action taken, and recommendations to avoid a similar incident in the future.
• Assist with updating policies and procedures pertaining to cleaning procedures and the director in enforcing that employees are compliant with guidelines set forth by all regulatory agencies, especially issues related to environmental and safety management such as blood-borne pathogens, biomedical wasted transport and infection control.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent, preferred
• Three years of supervisor experience in healthcare food and nutrition services preferred.    

This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

HCA Florida Northwest Hospital is a 289-bed medical center. Incorporating the latest technology in healthcare drives our results. We have been granted the Gold Seal of Approval™ from the Joint Commission. This proves our commitment to high performance and level of service. We are certified by the Joint Commission as a primary stroke center. We uphold the highest standards in patient care. We also remain an accredited chest pain center by the American College of Cardiology. We handle patients with care and urgency. We are proudly known as a Comprehensive Bariatric Center of Excellence. Our accolades speak for themselves.

We continue growing to meet the needs of the community we serve. We have expanded capabilities in emergency and critical care. Our services go above and beyond. Additional growth includes women’s and children’s services. We hold the only Level III NICU in northern Broward County. The breadth of our service lines translates to better patient care. This means increased professional opportunities for our colleagues. Join a dynamic team of dedicated healthcare professionals. Explore your growth potential.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.