UnityPoint Health

Facilities Planner

Requisition ID
2025-159939
Category
Support Services
Location
US-IA-Cedar Rapids
Address
1026 A Ave NE
Affiliate
1010 UnityPoint Health CR St Lukes Hospital
City
Cedar Rapids
Department
General Svcs Admin/Support
State
IA
FTE
1.0
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Scheduled Hours/Shift
full time day shift
Work Type (Portal Searching)
Full Time Benefits

UPH Additional Information

Why UnityPoint Health?   

 

Commitment to our Team – We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.   

 

Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.   

 

Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.    

  • Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally. 
  • You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind.  
  • We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.  

 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion CommitmentAt UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.  

 

Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.  

 

Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.   

 

Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at  https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org

Overview

Coordinates assigned facility improvement and remodeling projects, works with staff throughout the facility to successfully complete projects. Using a defined process, project will include scope definition and clarification, cost estimating, assistance with funding approval and coordination of project completion. Appropriate documentation and financial accounting related to each assigned project is expected. Supports UnityPoint Health Contracting Service in data collection and participation on assigned product validation teams. Proper execution of the functions will ensure high quality patient care at the lowest possible impact cost to St. Luke’s.

Responsibilities

Project Coordination

  • Assist departments through project requests; involve IT, Facilities, Finance, Foundation, Administration, Materials, contractors, local authorities and user department personnel to assure accurate scope definition, cost estimating and project documentation. Develop and track budgets and timelines for each assigned project.
  • Handles signage for UnityPoint Health Cedar Rapids.
  • Communicates effectively with hospital personnel to obtain product specifications; evaluates new products and makes recommendations regarding all acquisitions for the hospital.
  • Evaluates hospital procurement activities for the acquisition or supplies, services, equipment, furniture and designated leases and contracts for appropriate approval.
  • Acts as a prudent buyer at meetings or committees engaged in activities relating to purchasing as requested by the Manager Facility Development.
  • Consult with and provide counsel to all hospital personnel to facilitate timely acquisition of furniture and equipment needs and provide necessary information and guidance as requested.
  • Issue routine purchase order requests for hospital-approved furniture and minor equipment, insuring purchase orders are completed accurately and appropriately.
  • Facilitate refurbishing or replacement of furnishings, window treatments and wall/floor coverings.
  • Proficient in all relevant information systems.
  • Provides Manager, Facility Development with information on forecasts, trends or other conditions which may affect St. Luke’s operations or budget planning.
  • Coordinates the utilization and compliance to UPH System contracts. Negotiate pricing agreements with various manufacturers pertaining to furnishings and finishes that are not covered under a system agreement.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of arts or science in Management or related field.
  • Proficient in understanding architectural drawings.
  • Must have a working knowledge of space planning and furniture specifications.
  • Communication skills - written & verbal.
  • Relationship management.
  • Project management.
  • Technical aptitude - blueprints.
  • Demonstrates ability to consistently meet department work schedule.
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills.
  • Ability to work in a high-pressure environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
  • Strong customer service orientation.
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision.
  • Self-motivated.
  • Ability to make independent decisions based on department goals and hospital policy and procedures.
  • Must be able to communicate and work effectively with a wide range of hospital, health system, and vendor personnel including executives, clinicians, and staff.

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