Director, Facilities

Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions

• Operational Oversight/Project Management: Acting as the hospital’s representative, works with project managers to ensure all technical aspects for the projects are met and from a system perspective, assures the goals and directives of administration are met. Provides technical support in the development of projects. Oversees plant/renovation/finish upgrade projects. Manages and develops the facilities space and master plan. Works closely with System Facilities Engineering team, COO, and President for regular project updates, up-to-date master planning, and updated Hospital Interior and Exterior master plan. Develops standards for design criteria, material selection, and space and equipment specifications. Chairs the Environment of Care Committee to ensure the activity of the EOC committee is effectively coordinated from the perspective of assessment, management, implementation, monitoring, analysis, and program improvement.
• Safety Officer for the Facility: Manages environmental risks and intervenes when situations threaten people or property. Keeps employees informed on all departmental, hospital-wide changes, activities, or conditions which affect them personally or through supervisory staff. Ensures compliance with TJC, OSHA, CMS, and all other appropriate standards or agencies and is continuously survey ready. Completes timely inspection of all equipment as outlined by regulations. Cultivates an environment for staff to proactively voice concerns about patient safety. Schedules daily preventive maintenance program and provides technical assistance when needed. Completes preventive maintenance documentation daily. Handles unscheduled breakdowns daily. Maintains weekly inventory supply levels in departments.
• Cost/Growth Plans, Development, and Coordination: Develops and coordinates yearly budgets for each service area. Monitors budgets monthly to achieve budgeted targets in each service area. Works with senior management, finance, marketing, and other appropriate staff to analyze current market position and develop strategies for short and long-term growth. Develops quarterly and yearly objectives in conjunction with senior management. Supports hospital-wide goals. Continuously revises and updates goals to meet newly identified needs of the unit/department. Ensures decision-making is data-based. Oversees the evaluation of vendor products and services for appropriateness. Reviews and submits bi-weekly payroll timely and accurately. Evaluates opportunities for cost savings to support strategic performance initiatives (SPI).
• Capital Planning and Implementation: Works with senior management, finance, marketing, and other appropriate staff to analyze current market position and develop strategies for short and long-term growth. Develops quarterly and yearly objectives in conjunction with senior management. Supports hospital-wide goals. Continuously revises and updates goals to meet newly identified needs of the unit/department. Ensures decision-making is data-based. Oversees the evaluation of vendor products and services for appropriateness. Reviews and submits bi-weekly payroll timely and accurately. Evaluates opportunities for cost savings to support strategic performance initiatives (SPI).
• Safety Officer: Develops, implements, and monitors hospital and safety management programs based on evaluation of organizational expertise, applicable law, regulators, and accepted practice. Ensures that the hospital and department comply with Joint Commission, federal, state, and local requirements. Prepares and submits annual management reports/life safety plans/policies and procedures for hospital administration and outside regulatory agencies. Consults with staff on a wide variety of safety issues, policies, and concerns including waste management and hazardous material control. Implements with appropriate staff, safety recommendations, and monitors the effectiveness of the recommendations. Develops and conducts formal training programs for the hospital and the department covering a variety of areas associated with staff safety, facility environment, and new programs or regulations. Performs internal safety inspections, investigates safety concerns, and takes corrective action. Oversees and ensures compliance with certification aspects associated with OSHA and other regulatory agencies not met by other departmental positions. May serve as a resource to departments in developing safe working habits and maintaining a safe working environment. Attends safety committee meetings monthly. Follows up on recommendations pertaining to Engineering within one month.

Leadership Effectiveness

• Creates a shared mission and vision. Establishes goals and objectives to achieve the mission and vision. Obtains support from subordinates, peers, and superiors. Aligns people with the organization’s mission, vision, values, and culture. Aligns people with the organization’s strategic, operational, and tactical objectives. Consistently takes personal accountability/ownership for completing tasks, follow-up, and finishes what is assigned by established deadlines. Maintains an awareness of department activities. Attends and participates on committees as requested or assigned including specially appointed task forces or project teams. Takes pride in work and never says “that’s not my job.” Writes and/or revises policy and procedures for all areas of responsibility. Participates in hospital-sponsored events for employees or the general public upon request. Stays abreast on current developments in the field and implements new concepts/practices as applicable. Complies with all applicable WellStar Hospital policies, rules, regulations, and laws. Conducts self with integrity and in an honest manner at all times. Adheres to the Standard Behaviors and demonstrates respect for patient rights. Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary and assigned.