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UNM Hospital

LINEN SUPERVISOR -

UNM Hospital, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101

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UNM Hospital . Get compensation details and next steps in the application process. Location: Albuquerque, NM. Department: Laundry and Linen. FTE: 1.00. Full Time. Shift: Rotating. Position Summary: Supervise the Linen department and ensure quality control in areas of responsibility. Maintain accurate inventory. Organize and oversee a variety of administrative operations and fiscal duties. Ensure adherence to hospital and departmental policies and procedures. No patient care assignment. Detailed Responsibilities

COMMUNICATION - Ensure good working relations with all staff and customers through the implementation of communication policies within the department. COMMUNICATION - Conduct staff meetings and one-on-one meetings; discuss operational issues, training competencies, provide feedback on employee satisfaction. COMPLIANCE - Ensure compliance with all applicable JCAHO standards, policies and procedures; ensure compliance with HIPAA as it relates to departmental responsibilities. CONFLICT RESOLUTION - Resolve conflicts and maintain professional group dynamics at all times. BUDGET - Assist in the annual budget planning process and regularly monitor expenditures. SERVICE - Ensure customer satisfaction by providing high quality service meeting or exceeding department customer service goals. DATA ENTRY - Enter information into the computer or onto data forms and verify and check data. DOCUMENTATION - Prepare documentation as required by the profession and the department, including end of month and year reports, daily delivery and pickup documentation reviews; check supply invoices and prepare for approval. EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - Analyze department needs and direct the requisitioning, sorting, labeling, storing and issuing of equipment and supplies. IN-SERVICES - Plan and coordinate in-services for assigned staff. LIAISON - Act as a liaison between management and department personnel; coordinate with other staff professionals, divisions and departments; meet with nurse managers to discuss and resolve problems. LINEN - Direct and supervise the requisitioning, unloading, sorting, storing, routing, issuing and delivery of linens to all users; monitor and adjust stock level; receive new laundry supplies. POLICIES - Follow and maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. PROCESS IMPROVEMENT - Lead process improvement efforts to streamline department activities and practices for maximum efficiency and timeliness of rounds and deliveries. SAFETY - Promote workplace safety throughout regular course of duties. SUPERVISION - Develop efficient organizational structure; supervise employees and handle staffing, training, discipline, appraisals, and growth initiatives. STANDARDS - Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards. DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs and in-services. Qualifications

Education Essential: High School or GED Equivalent Experience Essential: 2 years directly related experience Nonessential: Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo languages; experience with laundry and linen services, inventory, supervision and intergroup management Credentials Essential: Not Applicable/Not Required Physical Conditions Essential: Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work. Working conditions Med Haz: Moderate exposure to chemicals/dangerous equipment/materials May perform subordinate tasks in high census/volume May be required to perform on-call duties May work rotating shifts, holidays and weekends Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

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