Interior Designer

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Health Systems Development

– a place where you’ll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We’ll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life – both inside and outside of our centers. And you’ll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that’s known for the highest level of care in our communities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist the Vice President of Design Services in planning, developing, organizing and directing renovation, expansion and new construction projects
• Consult with Vice President of Design Services to identify needed improvements to nursing centers, assisted living centers, corporate and affiliate offices and workspaces to determine best solution
• Facilitate the designing of new construction as directed by the Vice President of Design Services
• Assist with the establishment of physical plant standards
• Assist facilities with specifications for exterior improvements to each center, as requested
• Visit job site intermittently during a project to check progress and quality of work
• Participate in project cost reviews to determine where design engineering may be effective
• Develop interior design schemes with guidance from the Vice President of Design Services and/or the Director of Interior Design.
• Perform design documentation utilizing CAD software and other means.
• Prepare finish schedules, product specifications, floor plans, elevations, reflected ceiling plan, etc. as necessary to document and communicate scheme to architects, contractors and vendors
• Review submittals to ensure specifications are met.
• Prepare presentation boards
• Prepare samples for contractor confirmation of correctness of product received
• Select/specify upholstered furniture, fabric window treatments and cubicle curtains, wall covering and carpets that comply with Federal, State, and local flame-retardant regulations
• Assist, as needed, in providing that out-source work is done by contractors covered by general liability and worker’s compensation insurance.
• Obtain and transmit flame retardancy documentation
• Meet with manufacturer’s representatives
• Obtain and/or develop project budgets
• Maintain an overview of project cost
• Assist in maintaining historic cost
• Maintain copies of approved budgets and purchasing authorizations
• Monitor project costs and work to ensure these costs are within approved budget
• Maintain current catalogs and price lists of selected vendors
• Assist in the selection of vendors and in obtaining bids for products and services
• Disseminate furnishings standards purchasing information to appropriate persons
• Prepare and place purchase orders, check acknowledgments, expedite deliveries, assist with installations, and set up purchasing path for Member Organization repeat orders
• Assist the Vice President of Design Services in the maintenance of inventory tracking, and ongoing record keeping of re-purposed furniture within the organization
• Assist in the re-deployment of furniture inventory for the efficient and suitable use within the health system
• Plan, develop, organize and lead renovation, expansion and new construction projects.
• Assist in the development and implementation of our written guidelines that govern the Real Estate Services team
• Participate in Real Estate Service staff meetings regarding the operation of the department and contribute during discussion of how to improve organizational performance.
• Assist in the maintenance of project records, including correspondence, plans, etc.
• Maintain library in up to date and orderly manner
• Document phone conversations that pertain to projects
• Type and transmit correspondence as needed or directed
• Order product samples
• Comply with established budget restraints
• Complete reports as directed.
• Report equipment malfunctions or breakdowns.
• Recommend equipment and supply needs to Supervisor
• Operate computer, copier, office machines, etc., as needed
• Maintain appropriate supplies and equipment necessary to perform job and in accordance with established departmental budget
• With approval of Senior Vice President of Real Estate Services and Vice President of Design Services, attend and participate in workshops, seminars, etc. to keep abreast of current changes as well as to maintain a professional status
• Attend and participate in mandatory in-services
• Honor patient’s rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints
• Comply with Corporate Compliance Program
• Report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary
• Follow established safety regulations when performing job tasks, to include fire protection/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
• Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication.
• Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.
• Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to effectively communicate and present information in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, department heads, administrators, member organization presidents and their leadership teams, and the general public
• Communicates well with other associates, patients, family members, and visitors providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude. Responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A degree in a Design program of study from an accredited institution is required. Experience in interior design is required; experience in healthcare interior design is preferred.