Director responsible for Environment of Care and Life Safety programs across forensic hospitals in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Ensuring compliance and operational excellence for patient and staff safety.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the strategic leadership, oversight, and operational management of the Environment of Care and Life Safety programs for designated forensic hospitals.
Supports multiple facilities, including Bunkie, Ferriday, and Bastrop, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
Provides executive oversight of hospital operations related to the physical environment, including maintenance, environmental services/housekeeping, dietary, transportation, and facility safety operations across assigned campuses.
Ensures that all facilities operate in accordance with healthcare regulatory standards, life safety codes, and best practices in psychiatric and forensic hospital environments.
Works collaboratively with hospital leadership and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the integrity of the physical plant, operational systems, and safety programs that support patient care and staff operations.
Serves as a key member of the Hospital Safety/Environment of Care Committee and Hazardous Materials and Waste Subcommittee, providing leadership in safety planning, regulatory readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsible for the maintenance, repair, and operational integrity of buildings, grounds, and facility systems, ensuring excellence in safety, environmental stewardship, and operational efficiency across all supported locations.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree or experience in the building trades with an emphasis on life safety and the environment of care of healthcare settings.
License: None.
Experience: 3-5 years in a hospital or nursing home setting.
Additional Requirement
Effective verbal communication skills
Effective organizational skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Analytical problem-solving skills
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions; ability to follow verbal instructions
Proficient knowledge of PC computers
Basic understanding of DSM V diagnostic criteria
Basic understanding of medical and psychiatric diagnoses and conditions
Benefits
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions
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