Clinical Activation Planner FT (Hybrid)

Houston Methodist; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a Clinical Activation Planner to oversee facility transitions and project management of clinical space. The successful candidate will manage liaison activities between departments, ensuring that equipment and installations are coordinated effectively. Candidates should possess relevant educational qualifications and extensive healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, business, or related healthcare field required.
• Five years of hospital clinical or healthcare experience necessary.
• Must hold a Texas RN license.

Responsibilities

• Manage facility activation and transition planning for clinical spaces.
• Coordinate with various teams for equipment and installation related to moves.
• Oversee progress of moves to improve service delivery methods.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Project Management

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing, business or related healthcare field

Job description

REFER A FRIEND Current Employees Apply BACK Location : Telecommute Job Ref : 71994 Talent Area : Professional Job Shift : 1st - Day Job Type : Full-Time Posted Date : June 19, 2025

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.

Requirements :

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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

QUALITY / SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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

GROWTH / INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business / job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Qualifications : EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, business or related healthcare field

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Five years of hospital clinical or healthcare experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• 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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 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