
Join Our Team at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center
At Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC), we're more than just a healthcare organization - we're a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact. For more than 60 years, we've been providing compassionate, high-quality care in the Greater Brainerd Lakes Area and beyond. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and putting people first - both our patients and our employees. Whether you're on the front lines of patient care or supporting operations behind the scenes, you'll find a culture of collaboration, growth, and respect. If you're looking for a career where your work truly matters, we invite you to join us at CRMC and be part of something bigger.
A Day in the Life of a Director of Environmental Services
The Environmental Services Director is integral in managing both the Environmental and Laundry services to ensure they meet the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and efficiency. This role involves rigorous quality assurance checks, establishing and updating procedures that comply with all regulatory requirements, and continuous improvement of these services. The Director is also tasked with the hiring, training, and performance management of staff, ensuring that all team members are well-equipped and knowledgeable about current standards and practices. Collaboration with various departments, including Human Resources and Employee Health, is vital to synchronize efforts in staff welfare, infection control, and operational efficacy. The role requires strategic resource management, from conducting inventory checks to evaluating new products and technologies that could enhance service delivery.
About The Environmental Services Department
Clean Space, Big Impact
We do more than clean, we create safe, sanitary, and welcoming spaces that protect patients, staff, and visitors. What makes Environmental Services unique at CRMC is the team-driven atmosphere and the rewarding nature of the work. Our department welcomes new team members with open communication, training, and support, making it easy for anyone with kindness and a willingness to work hard to thrive. We take pride in knowing that our work directly contributes to patient safety and comfort. If you are looking for a job that is fast-paced, physically active, and gives a sense of accomplishment at the end of every day, EVS is the role for you!
Ideal Candidate (What will make you a great fit!)
- Strong leadership skills
- Effective communicator
- Strategic thinker
- Interpersonal relationship skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability in resource management
Education and Experience
Required
- Three years of supervisory or management experience
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Institutional housekeeping or laundry experience, knowledge, and skills of the principles and practices of housekeeping/laundry management
- Membership or certification to a related professional association
The pay range listed above is the estimated starting pay range for this role. Actual pay rate offered depends on many factors including each individual's experience level, preferred education/certifications, along with market conditions.
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of our employees. Eligible employees receive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, life insurance, and employer contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan. Additional benefits include paid time off, participation in 401(k) and 457(b) plans, educational assistance and reimbursement, an employee assistance program, work-life balance support, gym membership and other discounts, and employee recognition programs.
A full job description is provided when an interview is scheduled. If needed, you may request a copy earlier by emailing us at [email protected]. CRMC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veteran). If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-546-4415 or email [email protected] for assistance.
About the company
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Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is a nonprofit critical access hospital serving the Brainerd Lakes region of Minnesota with comprehensive primary and specialty care.
Founded in 1964 through community support, CRMC remains rooted in the independence and resilience that define the Cuyuna Range. Today, we care for more than 60,000 residents across Aitkin, Brainerd, Baxter, Crosby, Crosslake, Deerwood, Ironton, Longville, Nisswa, Pequot Lakes, Pine River, and surrounding rural communities.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿
• 25-bed critical access hospital
• Primary and specialty care clinics in Crosby, Baxter, Breezy Point, Longville, and Super One in Crosby
• Nisswa clinic opening Spring/Summer 2026
• Emergency services, surgery, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation
• Senior living in partnership with Presbyterian Homes & Services
Despite our rural location, CRMC has made significant investments in advanced technology and specialty services, reducing the need for patients to travel outside the region for care.
𝗕𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀
• 133+ physicians and advanced practice providers
• Nearly 900 employees
• 240,000+ outpatient visits annually
• 10,600+ emergency department visits
• 232 babies delivered in FY2024
From three physicians and 20 employees to a regional healthcare leader generating more than $190 million in annual net patient revenue, CRMC continues to grow through innovation, strong leadership, and community trust.
We remain committed to delivering personalized, compassionate care close to home — today and for generations to come.