Transition Planner

VW International; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VW International seeks a Transition Planner to manage the activation for hospital operations during construction and relocation projects.

You will interface with clinical departments and project teams across multiple locations to ensure operational readiness.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ clinical experience in military or civilian hospitals or 3 years as an RN.
• Familiar with planning, design, budgeting, funding, and execution of healthcare facility projects.
• Experience with military or civilian medical construction or renovation projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead transition planning and execution for hospital operations relocation.
• Coordinate relocation of departments and staff to new facilities.
• Develop a transition management structure and record minutes of meetings.
• Synchronize transition activities with project stakeholders.
• Coordinate staff training and education for transition.

Skills

Clinical background

Healthcare administration

Hospital experience

Communication skills

MS Office Suite

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Job description

What We Do

We empower our defense and law enforcement customers to focus on their primary mission by removing friction points and setting them up for long-term success.

VWI provides facilities and infrastructure management; our specific services include housing management, custodial services, facilities management, operations & maintenance, and various professional services. By providing strategic, responsive, and mission-driven solutions, we forge long-term partnerships with our customers, vendors, and team members.

We invite you to join our team, providing essential services for those who serve our country.

Why the Job Exists

The primary objective of this position is to perform transition/activation planning and execution operations for healthcare organizations undergoing hospital construction project outfitting and transition. Must possess clinical knowledge and skills in medical hospital operations as it relates to the Initial Outfitting & Transition process. The transition planner role interfaces with all levels of the project team and end users.

Work Location: Multiple locations

What You’ll Do

• This position is critical to ensure that the Transition Planning and execution efforts prepare the relocating personnel for the relocation or activation of operations in their new environment meeting the operational and functional requirements of the new or relocating organization.
• Assist with the planning, execution and other functions required to provision and transition hospital operations.
• Develop a transition management structure and keep minutes of transition meetings.
• Serve on-site for developing a transition plan that identifies transition activities by phase and synchronize these activities with project stakeholders.
• Coordinate relocation of departments and staff to new facilities. This includes developing and monitoring a Staff Relocation Plan, Load Planning and Move Management.
• Plan and execute patient move planning.
• Facilitate development of operational concepts for relocated services.
• Coordinate development of and execution of facility staff training and education.
• Facilitate coordination of public relations on-site efforts for the transition.
• Coordinate the security infrastructure and mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems (MEP) operations in coordination with security staff.

What You’ll Have

• Strong clinical or healthcare administration background (must have minimum of three years’ experience working in military or civilian hospitals) directly interfacing with clinical departments OR 3 years as a registered nurse.
• Familiarity of the processes associated with the planning, design, budgeting, funding, and execution of a health care facility construction project with respect to transition requirements.
• Familiarity with transition activities associated with military or civilian medical construction or renovation projects.
• Familiarity with new trends in medical care and their implementation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Adapt and quickly adjust to ever‑changing situations.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Invested Team Player – willing to go above and beyond.
• Professional consulting skills to facilitate work group or board level meeting.
• Strong documentation skills to capture decisions, actions, history.
• Personal initiative and drive to follow‑up on logistics related items.
• Outgoing, personal and professional in appearance and mannerisms.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, especially Word and Excel, proficient in MS Office & SharePoint.

TRAITS

• Sets high standards of performance. Assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments and tasks.
• Presents a professional image.
• VWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer