Manager

Job Overview:

Manages the Environmental, OR EVS, and Linen Departments in absence of Director and Assistant Director. Assists with Establishing policies and procedures, objectives, work standards and Patient Satisfaction initiatives. Maintains quality control and compliance with regulatory agencies. Directly manages Supervisory and Lead personnel. Manages daily department standards.

Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc.

Ensure that department is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma
• Knowledge of hospital operations and specific kinds of housekeeping
• Knowledge of housekeeping equipment, supplies, and chemical agents
• Management and supervisory skills
• Sufficient administrative experience in a hospital or similar setting

Preferred:

• BA/BS Degree
• Courses in Management or Hospital Housekeeping

Scheduling Requirements:

• Primarily 8:00am-4:30pm (dependent on needs of the business)
• Some weekends/holidays
• Full Time

Essential Functions:

• Maintains positive relationships with all customers, employee, physician, patient, visitor, and guests
• Utilizes a variety of feedback to improve processes and services to meet and exceed customer needs
• Uses sound employee relations practices and maintains high levels of visibility and accessibility
• Follows through on all customer requests and inquiries in a timely fashion
• Utilizes principles of CQI in all work situations
• Seeks feedback and recommendations from others to improve the quality, processes and services
• Contributes to improving quality services and productivity (takes the initiative to continually evaluate one s work, report problems, suggest solutions and try new ideas)
• Effectively allocates and schedules resources
• Able to project and appropriately staff the unit/department to effectively function to demand
• Utilizes resources, both labor and non-labor to maximize efficiency and quality
• Adheres to budgetary guidelines and targets-proactively manages budget variances and causes
• Determines priorities and organizes work and time to meet them
• Follows sound employee retention techniques; effective selection
• Interviewing, recognition, fair and timely discipline, and ongoing performance feedback
• Interacts constructively, tactfully and diplomatically with others and resolves conflicts effectively
• Demonstrates cultural competency and ability to maintain a diverse workforce
• Completes tasks and assignments in a timely, accurate and efficient manner
• Remains positive and focused despite obstacles and setbacks
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency in completing assignments
• Organizes multiple assignments and/or projects simultaneously to accomplish goals

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer