Supervisor - Environmental Services (evenings)
Universal Health Services
Environmental Services Supervisor
The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region. GW Hospital achieved "High Performing" status in two specialty areas, Neurology and Neuroscience. In addition, GW Hospital receiving "High Performing" designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostrate Cander Surgery and Stroke. GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology's National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain – Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. "At GW Hospital, we are proud to offer a range of advanced services and treatments. Our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical services, research, and education to improve care, quality, and outcomes for our patients," says Ulises Torres, MD, Chief Quality Officer at GW Hospital. "These recognitions by U.S. News & World Report, which place us within the top hospitals in the region, highlight the expertise, commitment and diligence delivered to each patient in our care." The mission of GW Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.
Summary
Responsible for supervision of Environmental Services Workers. Maintains consistent workflow and have the ability to assign staff needed on the following areas: occupied patient rooms cleaning, discharged patients room cleaning, nursing areas, work requests orders, public and private restrooms, public areas, linen services, trash and hazardous waste disposal, floor care and special projects. Serves as a liaison and first point of contact for all internal and external issues related to EVS operation and services provided to patient, staff and visitors. Ensure that the staff has the proper equipment, supplies chemicals and tools. Shall be present and visible on the inpatient floors, rounding on units, patients and nursing leadership.
Qualifications
Education/Qualification High School Diploma or equivalent At least one (1) years of leadership experience; leadership in an Environmental Services position preferred Previous experience in a hospital environment preferred Experience using LEAN or other similar performance improvement methods to transform operations preferred Must complete GWUH Hazardous Materials Training for Generators within 60 Days of hire Skills Excellent customer service skills Strong oral and written communication skills Strategic planning skills Ability and experience to interact as a business partner to other departments and executives within the hospital and with external customers/partners
About GW Hospital: The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC, next to the Foggy Bottom metro. GW Hospital serves a diverse group of patients—from residents to our nation's leaders. As an academic medical center, GW Hospital has the resources and clinical expertise necessary to provide specialized, complex care. This expertise includes cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women's health, trauma, and advanced surgery including robotic and minimally invasive surgery.
The mission of GW Hospital is to provide the highest quality healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world-class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.
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