Kootenai Hospital
Director Facilities/Plant Operations
Kootenai Hospital, Coeur D Alene, Idaho, United States, 83814
Department
Facilities - Facility Engineering
Lead the future of healthcare facilities in one of the fastest-growing regions in the Northwest.
Kootenai Health is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Director of Facilities/Plant Operations to oversee the operations, budget, and strategic planning of our Engineering and Plant Operations departments. This is a unique opportunity to join a thriving health system as we expand into new communities and build for the future.
As Kootenai Health and MultiCare Health System move forward with the development of Prairie Medical Campus, a new 30-acre medical center in Post Falls, Idaho, this role will be instrumental in supporting the design, function, and ongoing excellence of facilities that define the next generation of patient care.
The Director will lead a talented team responsible for ensuring that Kootenai Health’s facilities are safe, efficient, compliant, and reflective of our commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care. This includes overseeing building systems, grounds, maintenance, regulatory compliance (CMS, DNV, Joint Commission, OSHA), and performance improvement across multiple operational areas.
We are looking for a strategic, hands-on leader with proven expertise in hospital engineering, facilities management, and healthcare construction who thrives in a dynamic and growing organization.
Responsibilities
Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and manages activities and operations of the departments
Reviews and evaluates existing programs, services, policies and procedures for departmental operations
Maintains financial accountability for departments as assigned
Monitors key performance improvement activities (e.g., goals, key indicators, data collection, and effectiveness of process change)
May supervise additional departments to support the organizational needs
Oversees the functioning of building systems and maintenance
Oversight of Grounds maintenance and landscaping
Integrates infection prevention and control guidelines and standards within Facilities/Plant Operations
Provides guidance, training, coaching and mentoring to staff
Responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures for assigned departments
Responsible for department quality assurance activities
Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies (CMS, DNV, Joint Commission, OSHA)
Oversight of the Environment of Care
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum 7 years’ leadership experience in hospital engineering maintenance or facilities management within a healthcare setting required; experience within a healthcare system preferred
Demonstrated quality leadership in meeting performance plans
Working knowledge of Joint Commission, DNV, NFPA and other related regulations
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 many accolades and distinctions, including being 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 a healthcare provider.
As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:
Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.
Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching
Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more
Employee referral program that pays you for helping great people join the team
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 today!
Note: 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. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.
Why I love my job as a leader at Kootenai Health Benefits Spotlight A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to both full and part-time employees, with some available at no cost to the employee. In addition, benefit-eligible employees also gain access to the following:
Tuition assistance and career development programs
Robust Retirement Plan
Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
Join our Talent Community to stay connected with Kootenai Health about job opportunities and events!
What makes a successful employee at Kootenai Health?
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Facilities - Facility Engineering
Lead the future of healthcare facilities in one of the fastest-growing regions in the Northwest.
Kootenai Health is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Director of Facilities/Plant Operations to oversee the operations, budget, and strategic planning of our Engineering and Plant Operations departments. This is a unique opportunity to join a thriving health system as we expand into new communities and build for the future.
As Kootenai Health and MultiCare Health System move forward with the development of Prairie Medical Campus, a new 30-acre medical center in Post Falls, Idaho, this role will be instrumental in supporting the design, function, and ongoing excellence of facilities that define the next generation of patient care.
The Director will lead a talented team responsible for ensuring that Kootenai Health’s facilities are safe, efficient, compliant, and reflective of our commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care. This includes overseeing building systems, grounds, maintenance, regulatory compliance (CMS, DNV, Joint Commission, OSHA), and performance improvement across multiple operational areas.
We are looking for a strategic, hands-on leader with proven expertise in hospital engineering, facilities management, and healthcare construction who thrives in a dynamic and growing organization.
Responsibilities
Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and manages activities and operations of the departments
Reviews and evaluates existing programs, services, policies and procedures for departmental operations
Maintains financial accountability for departments as assigned
Monitors key performance improvement activities (e.g., goals, key indicators, data collection, and effectiveness of process change)
May supervise additional departments to support the organizational needs
Oversees the functioning of building systems and maintenance
Oversight of Grounds maintenance and landscaping
Integrates infection prevention and control guidelines and standards within Facilities/Plant Operations
Provides guidance, training, coaching and mentoring to staff
Responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures for assigned departments
Responsible for department quality assurance activities
Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies (CMS, DNV, Joint Commission, OSHA)
Oversight of the Environment of Care
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum 7 years’ leadership experience in hospital engineering maintenance or facilities management within a healthcare setting required; experience within a healthcare system preferred
Demonstrated quality leadership in meeting performance plans
Working knowledge of Joint Commission, DNV, NFPA and other related regulations
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 many accolades and distinctions, including being 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 a healthcare provider.
As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:
Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.
Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching
Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more
Employee referral program that pays you for helping great people join the team
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 today!
Note: 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. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.
Why I love my job as a leader at Kootenai Health Benefits Spotlight A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to both full and part-time employees, with some available at no cost to the employee. In addition, benefit-eligible employees also gain access to the following:
Tuition assistance and career development programs
Robust Retirement Plan
Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
Join our Talent Community to stay connected with Kootenai Health about job opportunities and events!
What makes a successful employee at Kootenai Health?
#J-18808-Ljbffr