Forensic Division Environment of Care (EOC) Director

Job Description

Job Description

Leading Environment of Care, Operational Safety, and Regulatory Readiness for Forensic Hospitals

Position Summary:

The Division of Environment of Care (EOC) – Forensic Hospitals is responsible for the strategic leadership, oversight, and operational management of the Environment of Care and Life Safety programs for designated forensic hospitals. This role 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. The Division EOC 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. The position ensures that all facilities operate in accordance with healthcare regulatory standards, life safety codes, and best practices in psychiatric and forensic hospital environments.

This leader 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. The Division EOC 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. The Vice President of EOC is 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Work environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  The noise level in the work environment may be moderate to high.  The work environment may include chemicals used for cleaning, and may have dust, mist, and steam generated in housekeeping tasks.  This is a smoke-free workplace. Work requires spending approximately 75% or more of the time inside a building that offers protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. 

The employee must provide documentation of a tuberculosis test during new-hire orientation and annually thereafter.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  

Must be able to stand on feet for moderate periods of time, standing could be as high as 60-80% per working shift per day.  Must be able to sit for extended periods of time, at least 4 hours. A certain amount of walking and standing are often necessary to carry out job duties.  Lifting/carrying may exceed 10 pounds.

Additional work environment characteristics may include: performing repetitive tasks/motions, hearing alarms, telephone, and a normal speaking voice.  Stress is identified as a job hazard resulting from a hectic environment with frequent interruptions. The environment alone presents a certain amount of risk in servicing psychiatric patients in acute and crisis needs.

Exposure Category:   Category II (tasks involve potential for exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.)

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

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

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND/OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Photo ID
• Social Security Card/Driver’s License
• Primary Source Verification of education
• Copy of clinical license
• CPR
• Behavioral Management Training

This position will require travel between multiple hospitals in Bunkie, Ferriday, and Bastrop.