Hospital Environment of Care Manager

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At our 22-bed Behavioral Health Hospital, every role plays a vital part in changing lives, strengthening our community, and delivering care that truly matters.

Job Title: Environment of Care Manager
Department: Environment of Care
Reports To: CEO
Supervises: Maintenance, Housekeeping, Transportation
FLSA Status: Exempt Position
LOF Support: LOF 4

SKILL CHECK-OFF APPRAISALS

• EOC Onboarding

MENTORING CHECKLIST FORM

• Licensed/Non- Licensed

POSITION SUMMARY

The Environment of Care Manager is responsible for the overall safety of the hospital and for hospital operations related to Environment of Care and Life Safety.

The Environment of Care Manager serves on the hospital Safety/Environment of Care Committee and the Hazardous Materials and Waste Subcommittee.

The Environment of Care Manager considers the safety of patients, visitors, and employees from the perspective of the physical environment, work processes, and operational procedures.

The Environment of Care Manager is responsible for oversight of the Maintenance, Housekeeping, Dietary, and Transportation departments, as applicable, for the designated hospital. This position oversees campus maintenance and environmental services operations with a focus on excellence in patient, employee, and family safety.

The Environment of Care Manager is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the physical plant, including the building, grounds, equipment, and all maintenance needs. This position also provides oversight of Environment of Care and Life Safety requirements throughout the hospital.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to high.

The work environment may include exposure to cleaning chemicals, dust, mist, and steam generated during housekeeping tasks. This is a smoke-free workplace.

The position requires spending approximately 75% or more of the workday inside a building that provides protection from weather conditions but may not protect against temperature changes.

The employee must provide documentation of a tuberculosis test during new-hire orientation and annually thereafter.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to stand for moderate periods of time, with standing potentially comprising 60–80% of the work shift.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time, including at least four hours.
• Must be able to walk and stand as necessary to perform job duties.
• Lifting and carrying may exceed 10 pounds.
• May be required to perform repetitive tasks and motions.
• Must be able to hear alarms, telephones, and normal speaking voices.
• Stress may be present due to a hectic environment with frequent interruptions.
• The work environment presents inherent risks associated with providing services in an acute behavioral health setting involving psychiatric patients with acute and crisis needs

Required Functional Abilities

Reaching: Extending the hands and arms in any direction.

Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with the hand or hands.

Fingering: Picking, pinching, and otherwise working primarily with the fingers.

Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects and materials, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture, through receptors in the skin, particularly the fingertips.

Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas through spoken communication.

Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds through the ear.

Seeing: Obtaining visual impressions of shape, size, distance, motion, and other characteristics of objects. Visual functions include:

• Near and far visual acuity
• Depth perception
• Field of vision
• Accommodation
• Color vision

Exposure Category

Category II: Tasks involve potential exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in the building trades, with an emphasis on Life Safety and Environment of Care within healthcare settings.

License

None required.

Experience

Three to five years of experience in a hospital, nursing or home health.

Additional Requirements 

• Effective verbal communication skills
• Effective organizational skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions
• Ability to follow verbal instructions
• Proficiency with personal computers and standard computer applications
• Basic understanding of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria
• Basic understanding of medical and psychiatric diagnoses and conditions

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND/OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

• Valid Photo ID
• Social Security Card and/or Driver's License
• Primary Source Verification of Education, as applicable
• Applicable professional or clinical license, if required for the position
• Current CPR certification
• Behavioral Management Training

Benefits

Full-Time Employees

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• 401(k) with Company Match

PRN Employees

• 401(k) with Company Match

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Leesville provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.