Clinical Activation Planner FT (Hybrid)

Houston Methodist•Houston, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Houston Methodist, the Clinical Activation Planner position is responsible for managing facility activation, transition and move planning of clinical space within the Houston Methodist, under the direction of the Clinical Planning and Design department management. This position serves as the liaison between the Hospital client department, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and others as appropriate. The Clinical Activation Planner position must be able to manage several projects simultaneously and must be familiar with healthcare facility design and construction processes. Houston Methodist Standard PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED Refer to departmental "Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care" plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity. HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values: INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs. ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions. RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value. EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. Practices the Caring and Serving Model Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words) Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job Actively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing, business or related healthcare field
Five years of hospital clinical or healthcare experience
RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure -- Compact Licensure - Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) AND Other clinician license according to applicable Board requirements
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Strong analytical skills to develop and manage construction projects and resolve problems
Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in the face of changing demands.
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills for management meetings and preparation of plans and reports

Responsibilities

Partners with logistics consultant in development of move plans for each department.
Serves as coordinator of the clinical move activities
Collaborates closely with Construction Management team to coordinate any equipment requiring early installation as well as with medical equipment planners and Biomed on all medical equipment installations and inspections
Coordinates all owner-furnished and contractor-installed items and equipment with Construction Management team
Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
Assists in planning of furniture, art, equipment, telecommunications and information technology for assigned projects
Oversees the installation of new and reused equipment, furniture, art, signage, etc.
Responds promptly to internal and external customer requests
Participates in the schematic and design planning phases
Assists in development of and manages move schedule for facility occupancy
Oversees the progress of move(s) to identify and improve methods of delivery within the departments.
Maintains and achieves the highest standards of quality, delivery of care and service
Monitors required actions, including those for regulatory approvals, to assure occupancy readiness
Ensures equipment and supply needs are identified and provided
Utilizes efficient and cost-effective work practices with department resources and supplies.
Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks to meet established timelines, assisting coworkers as needed
Generates and communicates new ideas and suggestions that improve quality, safety or service
Improves skills and technical knowledge by maintaining continuing education requirements for professional license and memberships as well as staying current with healthcare and construction products and trends
Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action.
Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management.
Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.