Env., Health, and Safety Engineer jobs in District of Columbia

The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region. U.S. News & World Report has just released the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital. GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.

GW Hospital achieved "High Performing" status in two specialty areas, Neurology and Neuroscience.

In addition, GW Hospital receiving "High Performing" designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes,Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancert Surrgery, Pneumonia, Prostrate Cander Surgery and Stroke.

Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, "High Performing" is a designation U.S. News & World Report bestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average. GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology's National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain - Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. *GW Hospital is the only hospital in Washington, D.C., to be recognized for this service line.

"We are thrilled that GW Hospital's commitment to providing the highest quality care to our patients has again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report," says Kimberly Russo, Chief Executive Officer/Group Vice President -DC region. "As an academic medical center, we continually strive to advance patient care and achieve the best outcomes possible. These rankings are a testament to the dedication of our entire team to elevate healthcare in the nation's capital. This award underscores our staff's dedication, specialized skills and clinical excellence.

To be ranked as a Best Regional Hospital, a hospital or healthcare system has to outperform its peers in procedures and conditions that U.S. News & World Report evaluates, including risk-adjusted survival, patient experience, level of nursing care and successfully returning patients home following discharge. The annual Best Hospitals rankings and ratings assist patients and their doctors in making informed healthcare decisions.

"At GW Hospital, we are proud to offer a range of advanced services and treatments. Our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical services, research, and education in order to improve care, quality and outcomes for our patients," says Ulises Torres, MD, Chief Quality Officer at GW Hospital. "These recognitions by U.S. News & World Report, which place us within the top hospitals in the region, highlight the expertise, commitment and diligence delivered to each patient in our care."

Children's National Hospital, GW Hospital's NICU partner, was recently ranked the number two hospital in the country for neonatology by U.S. News & World Report. In addition to these recent U.S. News & World Report recognitions, GW Hospital also provides high-quality care in the region through its designation as a Level I Trauma Center and designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manager of Environmental Services/Housekeeping provides oversight of the Environment
Services/Housekeeping department. The Manager will provide assistance to the Director of Environmental
Services/Housekeeping with implementing and sustaining a fiscally responsible and measurably effective,
housekeeping and linen program across the hospital. The manager is expected to be a key part of a leadership
team that produces a clean, hygienic, and safe environment that is patient-centered, sustainable (i.e. employs
"green cleaning" and integrated pest management), aligned with customer demands, and yields great results
measured by patient satisfaction scores and internal key performance indicators within the approved
budget. Responsible for maintaining compliance with policies and procedures, and applicable Federal and District
regulations to include, but not limited to EPA, DDOE, DOH and OSHA

Education/Qualification
* Bachelor's Degree or commensurate experience required
* At least two years (2) of leadership experience; leadership in an Environmental Services leadership position preferred
* Previous experience in a hospital environment preferred
* Experience working in a union environment is preferred
* Experience using LEAN or other similar performance improvement methods to transform operations preferred
* Must complete GWUH Hazardous Materials Training for Generators within 60 Days of hire

Skills
* Excellent customer service skills
* Strong oral and written communication skills Strategic planning skills
Ability and experience to interact as a business partner to other departments and executives within the hospital and with
external customers/partners