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Organization:

Hospital Operations

Job Summary:

The Vanderbilt Health Executive Search Team is conducting a national search for a Director of Facilities - Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital. The Director of Facilities Management/Plant Operations - Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and controls the activities of the Facilities Management/Plant Operations Department to provide repair, maintenance, and security services necessary to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the hospital and other facilities, and to maintain a comfortable, secure and efficient physical environment for patients, employees, medical staff and the public, in accordance with policies, procedures, standards and practices set forth by the company, The Joint Commission, the State Department of Public Health and other local, community, and governmental agencies. The Director of Facilities - Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital also administers construction/renovation projects. The Director of Facilities Management/Plant Operations - Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital is the designated Facility Safety Officer and is the chair of the Environment of Care committee.

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Shift: First Shift (Days)

Role Accountabilities:

• The Director is expected to commit to, and practice, the Vanderbilt Leader Credo/Behaviors of:
  • I make those I serve my highest priority
  • I respect privacy and confidentiality
  • I communicate effectively
  • I conduct myself professionally
  • I have a sense of ownership
  • I am committed to my colleagues
• Plan and operationalize the Vanderbilt Pillar Goals within scope of responsibility:
  • People
  • Service
  • Quality
  • Growth & Finance
  • Innovation

• Directs activities of the Facilities Management/Plant Operations office, budget preparation & control
• Personnel management and record keeping; interviewing, counseling, hiring, dismissing, and evaluating staff and advising supervisors regarding same. These actions are accomplished in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures.
• Directs activities of department to assure unfailing production and provision of using areas and department of proper environment, waste treatment, medical gas, fire alarm and fire-fighting systems, HVAC distribution & emergency provision, electrical distribution & emergency provision of all above regardless of external conditions of supply and distribution.
• Directs activities of Plant Operations & Maintenance to include maintenance of building & equipment in a state of proper repair, preventative maintenance on all infrastructure systems, equipment, parking lots and grounds.

• Inspects completed work for confirmance to plans, specifications, and standards and identifies areas to reduce maintenance and utility cost through improved operational procedures.
• Established requisitions and controls; preventative maintenance program; all record keeping and warranty control.

Qualifications - External:

• Bachelor's Degree and 7 years experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience managing vendor and contractor relationships preferred.
• Experience with construction remodel projects preferred.
• Commercial or healthcare facility director experience preferred.
• 3 years of experience as a healthcare facilities director or 5 years' experience as a healthcare facilities manager preferred.
• HVAC system and/or engineer experience strongly preferred.
• Joint Commission survey leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Certification in NFPA 101, 99, 90A, 72, and 13, or certification as a Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP), or Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager (CHFM).
• PMP Certification strongly preferred.
• Preferred Software Capabilities:
  • Excel - Intermediate level proficiency
  • PowerPoint - Intermediate level proficiency
  • Word - Intermediate level proficiency
  • Work Order Maintenance Management System - Author level capability
  • Workday
  • Kronos
• Hospital experience preferred.
• Academic medical center experience preferred.

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Core Accountabilities:

* Organizational Impact: Implements strategies for a sub function with direct impact to the function results.* Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Resolves highly complex business issues that are often unprecedented that have immediate impact on own sub-function or entity and wider implications to the organization. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies expertise within professional/technical area and uses advanced business knowledge to develop objectives.* Team Interaction: Leads a sub-function serving the organization at large or across one or more entity(s).

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Acts upon constructive feedback from all levels of the organization and initiates strategies to develop talent in others. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Leverages relationships and insight to forecast potential future needs and influence delivery of work to exceed expectations. - Communicates Effectively: Anticipates difference audience concerns, styles and finds mutually beneficial solutions across conflicting and sensitive issues. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of broad-based issues and considers the interests of others to improve satisfaction of services. - Solves Complex Problems: Critically evaluates complex information and identifies trends/risks to make recommendations to improve processes across areas. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing feedback and development discussions to motivate and support team members to maximize performance. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Anticipates problems or obstacles which may interfere with quality standards and develops plants to ensure area's quality standards are met. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Routinely draws upon valuable learning from others, past experiences, and new information to determine key opportunities. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Develops appropriate corrective actions for unsafe environments in order to ensure operational and safety compliance. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Identifies potential obstacles to goal achievement and develops solutions to address those obstacles. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Creates the appropriate systems and processes to effectively manage resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Applies in-depth knowledge of data to recommend and implement new approaches to improve decision making capabilities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Identifies opportunities and leads development of new initiatives that create value across areas. - Applies Technology: Creates the energy and drive for self/others to identify and leverage technology in new, innovative ways to drive greater efficiencies. - Adapts to Change: Anticipates the change process and clearly communicates impact on others/own team(s), assisting them in embracing the change.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

7 years

Education:

Bachelor's

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.