Supervisor, Ancillary Services, Long Term Care (LTC)
Sanford Health
Summary
Responsible for and provides overall supervision of the assigned ancillary service area(s). Areas may include, but are not limited to: safety, environmental services, laundry, maintenance, infection control, and emergency preparedness.
Job description
Summary
Responsible for and provides overall supervision of the assigned ancillary service area(s). Areas may include, but are not limited to: safety, environmental services, laundry, maintenance, infection control, and emergency preparedness.
Job Description
Provides leadership and interacts with health system departments, medical staff, patients/residents and families. Plan, organize, and coordinate specialized programs in accordance with current federal, state, and/or local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern such functions.
Responsible for developing and maintaining staff education, developing safety and security standard operating procedures while adhering to all applicable guidelines for service area. Serve and/or chair departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed. Remains current in knowledge of safety codes, regulations related to facility as needed.
Expected to demonstrate leadership to employees, serving as a role model, and encouraging vision and change projects. Assists in hiring, selection, retaining, and leveraging talent across the service areas. Provides feedback in measuring employee performance. Assist in the training of new staff members and the development of existing staff members. Practice positive collaboration and converts difficult interactions into productive ones. Expected to ensure all assigned areas meet regulatory requirements.
Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization. Maintain current certifications in specialty and continues education when necessary. May be asked to assist with other projects or work assignments as needed by facility, department or leadership.
Requirements
- Associate degree or trade school preferred
- Two years' experience in related ancillary work preferred
- Previous leadership/management experience helpful
- Maintains any certifications and/or licensure as required by profession
- Depending on location, current valid driver's license may be required and must meet all medical guidelines for Sanford Health Category III drivers
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.