Environmental Services Lead-New Hospital Opening!Nashville, Tennessee

Environmental Services Lead

Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital

Ascension Saint Thomas, in partnership with Kindred--LifePoint Health, are to open the new
Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital in Midtown Nashville, TN. 

Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital will serve nine counties and a population of 1.9 million—including more than 298,000 senior citizens. Upon completion and pending necessary regulatory approvals, the 40-bed, state-of-the-art facility will replace the 24-bed Acute Rehab Unit now located at Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital. Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital will provide additional access to post-acute care by addressing Middle Tennessee’s shortage of dedicated beds for individuals who require extended neurological and cardiovascular care following serious health events.

Full Press Release: 
https://www.kindredhealthcare.com/about-us/news/2020/08/06/ascension-saint-thomas-midtown-breaks-ground-on-transformative-facility-developments

JOB SUMMARY:

Plans, organizes, coordinates and controls the activities of the Environmental Services Department. This position performs cleaning duties in the hospital in order to keep it in a clean and orderly condition.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Cleans patient rooms, restrooms, lounges, offices, corridors, walls and windows daily or as scheduled.
• Vacuums, sweeps, mops floors; replaces paper and soap products in restrooms, cleans mirrors, sinks and toilets, etc.
• Operates various types of equipment and machinery to include vacuums, hand trucks, and mini-extractors.
• Collects and remove trash from buildings each day.
• Inspects and evaluates physical condition of the hospital.
• Submits recommendations to management for painting, repairs, and furnishings, relocation of equipment and reallocation of space.
• Periodically inventories equipment and supplies.
• Investigates new and improved cleaning equipment, methods and supplies and communicates information to employees.
• Properly trains and guides EVS personnel within established policy.
• Assigns daily tasks to EVS personnel to ensure proper coverage of the hospital.
• Participates in information management, performance improvement and infection control programs.
• Ensures compliance with JCAHO, federal, state and local regulations and standards.
• Reports any malfunctions and maintenance problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in acute care setting preferred.
• Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience required.
• Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and other hospital staff.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.