ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Company: University of Washington
Location: Seattle
Posted on: November 12, 2024

Job Description:

If you are using a screen reader and experience any difficulty accessing our web pages, please call 206-543-2544 or email UWHires and we will be happy to assist you.Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, click here.UW Medical Center - Montlake has an outstanding opportunity for an ASSISTANT DIRECTOR.WORK SCHEDULE:

• 100% FTE, DaysPOSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Oversees the operations of Environmental Services for both the Montlake and NW Campuses, Roosevelt and Stadium Clinics.
  • Maintain overall cleanliness and provide an outstanding first impression of the facility as well as providing a safe environment for patient care.
  • Assist the Director in strategic planning, budget planning and control, organizing and directing overall departmental operations which includes oversight of staffing and resources (supplies, equipment), monitoring overall operations to ensure departmental, organizational, and regulatory standards are met.PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Develop programs and create policies and procedures that support best practices and comply with all regulatory requirements including Department of Health (DOH), The Joint Commission (TJC), and Department of Ecology requirements.
    • Oversee and develop specialized procedures and policies that address terminal cleaning, floor care, the use of chemicals, equipment and training of the Xenex ultra violet light technology.
    • Develop employee engagement, development, training methods, tools, and programs that align with LEM/Studer Group/EH&S and leadership strategies to support the organization's pillar goal and to Become the Employer of Choice.
    • Provide oversight and guidance on the department's recruitment activities and hiring process.
    • Financially accountable for the department by operating within the approved budget, while also providing the UWMC with the maximum value spent.
    • Provide professional leadership and direction for a 24/7 operation of 270+ staff; effectively lead and manage change in a demanding, unionized, and high-risk/high-acuity patient care environment.
    • Direct staff activities to ensure all regulatory and organizational requirements are in compliance, including performance evaluations, disciplinary procedures, and terminations.
    • Create communication practices between department staff and other hospital staff/units that support efficient workflow relationships.
    • Direct workflow, including patient room cleaning which impacts rates of infection, patient length of stay, patient experience scores, and the efficiency of other physicians and caregivers as it impacts Room Turnover.
    • Respond to situational developments that require workflow changes or that impact patient care (supply shortages, etc.).
    • Direct the use of resources (supplies, equipment) to ensure the compliance with safety precautions and regulatory requirements; direction includes the proper usage of chemicals and equipment.
    • Analyze the use of departmental resources, including labor, develop resource management controls and practices.
    • Assist Director with development of operating and capital budgets, and make recommendations on capital requisition, track expenditures and maintain department's budgetary goals.
    • Maintain appropriate documentation, perform regular inspections, cleaning audits and waste/biohazard manifest records as required by regulatory organizations.REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
      • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or equivalent experience related field AND at least 6-8 years of senior management experience in the housekeeping field.
      • Supervisory experience to include performance management and team development experience.
      • An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may substitute for stated requirements.ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE:UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit's light rail station across the street.Excellence. Exploration. Education. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.UW Medicine - Where your Impact Goes Further: UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
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