Overview
Experienced healthcare operations leader responsible for strategic planning, budgeting, and departmental oversight at Kootenai Health. Skilled in organizing and managing cross-functional activities to ensure optimal patient care environments. Proven ability to evaluate and enhance programs, services, policies, and procedures to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and manage activities and operations of the departments
Review and evaluate existing programs, services, policies, and procedures for departmental operations
Maintain financial accountability for departments as assigned
Monitor key performance improvement activities (e.g., goals, key indicators, data collection, and effectiveness of process change)
Facility capital project administration and management
Oversee the functioning of building systems and maintenance
Oversee grounds maintenance and landscaping
Integrate infection prevention and control guidelines and standards within design and construction plans and environmental hygiene operations, including waste management and laundry
Provide guidance, training, coaching, and mentoring to staff
Develop and implement policies and procedures for assigned departments
Lead department quality assurance activities
Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies (CMS, DNV, Joint Commission, OSHA)
Oversee the Environment of Care
Advance facility goals and objectives through proactive planning
Coordinate activities with other departments to ensure services are provided efficiently and timely
Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Maintain regular and predictable attendance as an essential job function
Perform other related duties as assigned
Competent to meet age-specific needs of the assigned unit
Requirements and Minimum Qualifications
7 years’ leadership in hospital engineering, maintenance, or facilities required
Demonstrated quality leadership in meeting performance plans
Working knowledge of Joint Commission, DNV, NFPA, and other related regulations
Working Conditions
Must be able to maintain a standing or sitting position
Must be able to lift or move up to 35 lbs
Exposure to extreme heat and cold for short periods
Typical equipment used in an office job
Repetitive movements
About Kootenai Health Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with numerous accolades and distinctions, including a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and healthcare provider.
Benefits and Perks As your next employer, we offer:
Tuition assistance program after 90 days to support education goals
Competitive retirement plans with match based on years of service (3–6%)
Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
A wellness program with awards and incentives, including MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching
Discounts at wellness and fitness partners
Robust employee referral program
And much more
Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can’t wait to meet you!
Apply Apply today. Please contact Lindsay Buchanan at lbuchanan@kh.org, the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620, or email careers@kh.org with any questions.
Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. It does not exclude people or treat them differently because of these characteristics.
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Responsibilities
Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and manage activities and operations of the departments
Review and evaluate existing programs, services, policies, and procedures for departmental operations
Maintain financial accountability for departments as assigned
Monitor key performance improvement activities (e.g., goals, key indicators, data collection, and effectiveness of process change)
Facility capital project administration and management
Oversee the functioning of building systems and maintenance
Oversee grounds maintenance and landscaping
Integrate infection prevention and control guidelines and standards within design and construction plans and environmental hygiene operations, including waste management and laundry
Provide guidance, training, coaching, and mentoring to staff
Develop and implement policies and procedures for assigned departments
Lead department quality assurance activities
Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies (CMS, DNV, Joint Commission, OSHA)
Oversee the Environment of Care
Advance facility goals and objectives through proactive planning
Coordinate activities with other departments to ensure services are provided efficiently and timely
Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Maintain regular and predictable attendance as an essential job function
Perform other related duties as assigned
Competent to meet age-specific needs of the assigned unit
Requirements and Minimum Qualifications
7 years’ leadership in hospital engineering, maintenance, or facilities required
Demonstrated quality leadership in meeting performance plans
Working knowledge of Joint Commission, DNV, NFPA, and other related regulations
Working Conditions
Must be able to maintain a standing or sitting position
Must be able to lift or move up to 35 lbs
Exposure to extreme heat and cold for short periods
Typical equipment used in an office job
Repetitive movements
About Kootenai Health Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with numerous accolades and distinctions, including a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and healthcare provider.
Benefits and Perks As your next employer, we offer:
Tuition assistance program after 90 days to support education goals
Competitive retirement plans with match based on years of service (3–6%)
Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
A wellness program with awards and incentives, including MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching
Discounts at wellness and fitness partners
Robust employee referral program
And much more
Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can’t wait to meet you!
Apply Apply today. Please contact Lindsay Buchanan at lbuchanan@kh.org, the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620, or email careers@kh.org with any questions.
Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. It does not exclude people or treat them differently because of these characteristics.
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