Engineering, Technology
Easton, Pennsylvania
Posted 9 years ago
Job Description
Responsible for the development and commercialization of products that leverage advanced materials (thermoplastics, thermosets, composites, coatings, metallic alloys, etc.) by our product development teams. These products include; new and revised products, materials and components for Victaulic and its subsidiaries.
The Materials Project Engineer will have experience in plastic part product design and possess technical knowledge in polymer process and application (injection molding, RTM, RIM, extrusion, compression molding, etc), including instrumental analysis of chemicals and polymers (FTIR, DMA, DSC, TGA, Tensile etc).
Product development encompasses inception through steady state production (utilizing a Design Review or a Stage Gate process), which often includes:
- Concept generation
- Specific design ideas to satisfy concept(s)
- Presentation and communication of ideas
- Modeling of concept (via drawings and/or hardware)
- Interfacing with Marketing/Sales to refine concept to meet customer requirements
- Costing of initial design
- Project and/or procurement authorization preparation
- Formulation of new polymers that meet customer's specifications
- Supplier selection participation (in-house or out)
- Prototyping
- Testing against requirements (thermal analysis, mechanical analysis, and chemical analysis)
- Solving design problems
- Scrutiny and review of detailed cost estimates
- Leading a design review to assure customer and performance requirements
- Resolving tolerance issues
- Participation in tooling selection and approval of tooling based on samples
- Participation in evaluation of pilot production runs and problem-solving
- Technical literature preparation and approval
- Education/training about new product
- BS in Plastics, Composites, or Polymer Engineering. MS in Plastics/Polymer/Composites Engineering field is a plus.
- BS, MS in Mechanical Engineering with extensive experience in plastics will be considered.
- Experience in plastics product design, plastics processing, and program management of products made from thermoplastics.
- Plastic Part Design Experience – Injection molding, extrusion, compression molding, blow molding, thermoforming.
- Thermoplastic and thermoset materials knowledge – from commodity grades to complex engineering grades.
- CAD solid modeling experience. Solidworks experience a plus.
- Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills in order to resolve technical issues.
- Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills.
- Strong computer skills in standard MS Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
- Experienced with guiding and understanding Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for part optimization with polymer based products and materials. Abaqus or Ansys preferred.
- Plastics material testing and failure analysis.
- Experienced in running analysis with Mold Flow Insight a plus
- Bachelor's
- Thermoplastics: 3 years
- Product Development: 5 years
- Plastic Products: 5 years
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Engineering, Technology
Easton, Pennsylvania
Posted 9 years ago
The Sr. R&D Process Engineer will lead Research and Development activities to evaluate current and future manufacturing processes and materials and/or performance improvement projects for optimization. Duties may also include leading the development of processes or new materials to ensure quality, cost and efficiency requirements are met. Ensure that best practices are leveraged at all of our global facilities with respect to manufacturing processes. In addition, manage advanced level failure analyses for warranty claims and material failures. Manage our materials evaluations laboratory.
Responsibilities
- Lead new process development and advanced technology process improvement efforts at all of our global manufacturing and/or R&D facilities.
- Provide project management and financial analysis for new processes and capital investments.
- Actively manage product/process reviews and metallurgical analysis’ related to warranty claims/customer complaints. Manage the execution of failure analyses.
- Provide continuous support of Victaulic’s Product Delivery System implementation.
- Actively participate in product design reviews focused on Advanced Quality Planning, process FMEA’s, mistake proofing and other quality improvement methods.
- Lead the development and maintenance of internal and external technical data packages to include testing and measurement methodologies.
- Implement and manage “brainstorming session” protocols that will be used to conduct routine product reviews through audits of the related manufacturing processes. Actively coordinate and execute sessions.
- Aggressively seek new technologies for automating processes to include in-process inspections.
- Perform and analyze the results of process simulation modeling software.
- Manage the materials evaluation laboratory at MTC
- Perform special projects as assigned by the Director, Global Quality and Process Technology and/or Manager, Global Process Technology.
- Specific policies and procedures have been established by the Engineering Department to provide for the security and accessibility of electronic data and confidential information. It is the responsibility of the employee, in the daily course of doing business, to follow said policies as they relate to document management. The extent to which departmental research and development information is stored electronically has vastly increased, and will continue to do so. The new Federal rules pertaining to electronic discovery stipulate that substantive email communications constituted "records" under the Federal Records Act. It is therefore the responsibility of each departmental employee to understand their role in communicating via e-mails and that all e-mails must be written / responded to in a professional manner.
- MS Engineering degree required, preferably Mechanical or Materials Engineering.
- 5-7+ years experience in a manufacturing, engineering environment or post-doctoral environment.
- Knowledge of green sand casting, investment casting, chemically bonded sand casting, metal forming technologies or elastomeric molding a plus.
- Familiarity with statistical techniques using Minitab /SPC/Graphing.
- Mastery of problem-solving techniques.
- Proficient in the use of electronic systems and software (MS Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, Solidworks, Minitab, ProCast, etc.).
- Knowledge of Victaulic product line is beneficial.
- Bilingual skills a plus
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Working knowledge of metrology and measuring equipment.
- Able to work independently without direct supervisory assistance.
- Able to travel globally, as required.
- Easton, PA
- Master's
- Process Development: 5 years
- Engineering environment: 5 years
- manufacturing: 5 years
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Engineering, Technology
Easton, Pennsylvania
Posted 9 years ago
Responsibilities:
- Provide Engineering consulting support to the sales organization, and address technical applications for Victaulic Fire Protection Products to customers, owners, code officials, and installers.
- Consulting support includes telephone and written correspondence to address customer's technical inquiries and investigating field installations as to product usage and performance.
- Address direct customer inquiries regarding Victaulic product features, benefits, and applications.
- When appropriate, visit customer's facilities to address technical inquiries and seminars.
- Participate in product development.
- Create technical documents/whitepapers.
- Investigate product performance issues at field installations and with returned materials.
- Conduct training sessions and presentations with new Victaulic employees, sales personnel, and customers to educate them on the features and benefits of our products and services.
- Serve as an internal resource on product issues, representing the customer’s needs.
- Continually update personal knowledge of Victaulic products, competitive products, and piping markets.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Fire Protection Engineering.
- 3-5 years experience required
- Excellent communication skills and professional appearance required.
- Organizational skills and ability to set priorities required.
- Knowledge of Fire Protection systems, NFPA codes, and interpretation of codes is preferred
- Knowledge of Fire Protection/building construction preferred.
- Background in Fire Protection, piping system design/analysis of fluid control/fluid mechanics preferred.
- Ability to apply theoretical analysis to real-world applications preferred.
- Willingness to travel, including internationally, up to 25%.
- Valid and current driver's license.
- Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively.
- Easton, PA
- Bachelor's
- Fire Protection systems: 3 years
- Mechanical Engineering: 3 years
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Engineering, Technology
Easton, Pennsylvania
Posted 9 years ago
The Global Process Technology Manager will coordinate the Global PE group or a subset thereof and lead engineering activities to evaluate current and future manufacturing and R&D processes, materials and/or performance improvement projects for optimization. Duties may also include the development of processes to ensure quality, cost and efficiency requirements are met. Ensure that best practices are leveraged at all of our global facilities with respect to manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Manage, new process development and advanced technology process improvement efforts at all of our global manufacturing and/or R&D facilities.
- Provide project management and financial analysis for new processes and or capital investments.
- Provide continuous support of Victaulic’s Product Delivery System implementation.
- Actively participate in product design reviews focused on Advanced Quality Planning, process FMEA’s, mistake proofing and other quality improvement methods.
- Manage the development and maintenance of internal and external technical data packages to include testing and measurement methodologies.
- Support product/process reviews and metallurgical analysis’ related to warranty claims/customer complaints.
- Conduct routine product reviews through audits of the related manufacturing processes.
- Identify new technologies for automating processes to include in-process inspections.
- Perform special projects as assigned by the Director, Global Quality and Process Technology.
- Interface with employees, supervisors, and management, helping with problems and projects as requested
- Work closely with all departments to gain knowledge of their specific problems and work with their people to solve them. Coordinate activities with the Plant Metallurgist or Plant Manager to prioritize areas to be worked out.
- Support and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental systems.
- Specific policies and procedures have been established by the Engineering Department to provide for the security and accessibility of electronic data and confidential information. It is the responsibility of the employee, in the daily course of doing business, to follow said policies as they relate to document management. The extent to which departmental research and development information is stored electronically has vastly increased and will continue to do so. The new Federal rules pertaining to electronic discovery stipulate that substantive email communications constituted "records" under the Federal Records Act. It is, therefore, the responsibility of each departmental employee to understand their role in communicating via e-mails and that all e-mails must be written/responded to in a professional manner.
- MS Engineering degree required, preferably Mechanical or Materials Engineering.
- 10+ years’ experience in a manufacturing and or engineering environment.
- Experience with casting and metal forming technologies or elastomeric molding a plus.
- Proficient in project management and financial analysis.
- Familiarity with statistical techniques using Mini Tab /SPC/Graphing.
- Proficient in problem-solving.
- Out of the box innovative thinker.
- Proficient in the use of electronic systems and software (MS Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, Solid works, Mini Tab, etc.).
- Knowledge of Victaulic product line is beneficial.
- Bilingual skills a plus
- Good communication skills.
- Working knowledge of measuring equipment.
- Able to make independent decisions without supervisory assistance.
- Able to travel globally, as required.
- Easton, PA
- Master's
- Manufacturing environment: 10 years
- Engineering environment: 10 years
- Mini Tab /SPC/Graphing: 3 years
- casting and metal forming technologies or elastomeric molding: 5 years
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Department : Bronchoscopy
Schedule : Full Time, Shift, Days
Job Details:
Purpose and Scope:
Assist pulmonologists in procedures including bedside and rigid bronchoscopy, thoracoscopy, and thoracentesis. Includes patient education and post-procedure follow up. Evolving and autonomous role.
I. Position Requirements:
A. Requirements:
- RN Licensure with Reciprocity in the state of Virginia
- ACLS for the Healthcare Provider CPR
- Conscious sedatation experience required
- OR or ICU experience preferred
- Arlington, VA
- Pulmonary RN: 1 year
- Conscious sedatation: 1 year
- ACLS
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Medical
Arlington, Virginia
Posted 9 years ago
Purpose and Scope:
Provide knowledge and skills of invasive cardiovascular technology utilized in the Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Lab. The Cardiovascular Specialist assists physicians with adult patients during diagnostic catheterization, PCI, myocardial biopsies, IABP placement, pacemaker and ICD implantations, cardiac ablations, electrophysiology studies, tilt testing, IVUS, and other procedures.
The position requires intimate knowledge of both department and hospital policies. Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations, along with management and supervisory skills are inherent in the position. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory, or visual fashion is essential. The primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word. Written, telephone and manual dexterity skills are required for this position.
The Cardiovascular Specialist provides patient care in the pre, intra, and immediate post phases of a Cath Lab procedure under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The Cardiovascular Specialist provides ancillary support to patient care areas which include sheath removal and intra-aortic balloon removal from patients.
Scope of Care for Patients in the Cardiac Cath Lab
The Cardiac Cath Lab provides diagnostic and therapeutic services on a 24- hour basis to adult and geriatric patients with cardiovascular disorders. The services include diagnostic catheterizations, coronary angioplasty, myocardial biopsy, coronary atherectomy, coronary stent placement, electrophysiology studies, temporary pacemaker insertion, intra-aortic balloon pump insertions, pacemaker , ICD implants, transesophageal echocardiogram, tilt table studies, cardioversions, IVUS, cardiac ablations, peripheral studies and interventions as well as other procedures.
A. Education: Graduate of accredited health program preferred. Equivalent experience and expertise will be considered. BCLS certification is required. ACLS certification is required within 6 months of employment. Written, computer, telephone, technical and manual dexterity skills are required for this position.
B. Experience: Minimum of one year (1) experience in invasive cardiovascular medicine. Students who completed their practicum in the Cardiac Cath & EP Lab at Virginia Hospital Center will be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Required experience:
- ICU: 1 year
- Critical Care ICU: 1 year
- Cath Lab: 1 year
- Med/Surg: 1 year
- Emergency Department: 1 year
- BCLS
- ACLS
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Medical
Courtland, Virginia
Posted 9 years ago
JOB SUMMARY
The Certified Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, in collaboration and consultation with physicians, staff RNs and other health care professionals, provides holistic, compassionate care to Members and families. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant practices within the context of collaborative management with a physician(s) in diagnosing, managing, and preventing acute and chronic illness and disease, and promoting wellness. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant must have an advanced nursing practice that includes independent nursing functions based on the applicable Scope of Practice, nursing standards of care and a role in medical management within a collaborative agreement with a physician(s).
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
o Performs in-depth health risk assessments on all assigned Members.
o Works collaboratively with physicians, case managers, social workers, family members, key care givers and any appropriate ancillary medical personnel as appropriate.
o Responsible for identifying overall quality improvement activities through assessing and planning health care which is individualized to the member and consistent with policies and protocols.
o Reviews and interprets the medical, surgical and social history of members.
o Performs appropriate screening procedures for members.
o Interprets laboratory and other diagnostic data and recommends appropriate treatments or actions for follow-up, reconciles medications.
o Responsible for prescribing or performing various treatment modalities – including, but not limited to: medications, injections, wellness counseling, suturing and ancillary testing.
o Is compliant with OSHA, State Board of Nursing.
o Participates in all mandatory compliance and other training programs, seeks guidance for compliance-related concerns and adheres to all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
o Refers members to PCP, case management and disease management programs as necessary.
o Practices in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws which govern confidentiality and medical information privacy regulations (HIPAA).
o Maintains control of all PHI information.
o Consistently identifies unmet needs and gaps in care, and initiates appropriate referrals as indicated.
o Synthesizes information and easily diagnoses and creates a comprehensive plan of care.
o Achieves clinical performance targets.
o Accurately completes HRA and achieves target quality metrics.
o Creates positive rapport and engagement with Members.
o Completes target number of HRAs for full-time staff.
o Participates in different roles or interdisciplinary teams as assigned.
o Assists on special projects as assigned.
o Participates in client meetings as requested.
o Communicates and collaborates with Facility leadership to achieve Member care needs and goals.
o Performs other duties as assigned.
Experience and/or Pre-requisites
- Minimum 2 years clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner or PA or RN previously in geriatric, adult or family practice setting
- Geriatric certification. If not certified, certification must be obtained within 18 months of employment.
- Proven ability to perform comprehensive, adult/geriatric physical exam
- Demonstrated ability to identify, diagnose and document chronic disease in adults
- Demonstrated ability to recognize conditions, characteristics, and behaviors that place seniors at risk
- Proven ability to pursue feedback, continuing education and professional development
- Ability to effectively reconcile medications
- Demonstrated ability to identify and document the needs of clinically complex Members
- Pertinent Clinical Work Experience which is relevant to population being served.
- Previous experience working with behavioral health populations
- Experience working with low-income and disadvantaged populations
- Previous work with vulnerable adults or senior population
- Must meet company driving standards
- Must have valid state driver’s license and be able to drive a car
- Must meet company's automobile liability insurance standards and provide proof of coverage
- Must be able to independently travel to assigned locations
- Master's
- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- Courtland, VA
- Master's
- geriatric: 2 years
- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant: 1 year
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Experienced Envelope Machine Adjuster - 2nd shift
The Adjuster's responsibilities include:
- Changing machines between styles and sizes;
- Keeping machines running at optimal speeds with minimal downtime;
- Troubleshooting and correcting problems;
- Maintaining product quality at all times;
- High mechanical aptitude and skills; and
- Proficiency at problem solving
- Richmond, VA
- machine adjustor: 3 years
- envelope machine: 3 years
- Driver's License
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| Job Category | Other |
Our client is one of the largest in-ground concrete pool builders in the U.S. and a leader in our industry. For over a half century, we have been recognized for our reputation for excellence. This reputation was earned because of the great product we provide our customers and our ongoing commitment to offer our services at the highest level of professionalism and quality of workmanship. During the past 65+ years, over 360,000 families nationwide have trusted Anthony & Sylvan Pools.
Position Summary :
The Service Scheduler is responsible for effective scheduling of service technicians in the Chantilly (VA) territory as well as providing overflow assistance to other areas. Assist Service Manager in running an efficient service location that ensures maximum customer satisfaction and compliance with employer's policy and procedures. The position is ideal for individuals that like to take their winters off (mid-November thru mid-February.)
Responsibilities:i
· Communicate directly with customers and ensure their needs are met satisfactorily.
· Answering inbound calls timely.
· Proactively making outbound calls to customers to book their pool services.
· Proactively communicates with customers to resolve issues. Ensures timely completion of all projects with minimum disruption to the customer’s property and swim season.
· Maximize service technician capacity by fully implementing and using internal software scheduling tools. Review exception reports to ensure jobs are scheduled and completed. Maintain open communication with field technicians to expedite decisions related to on-site concerns.
· Ensure technicians complete and submit required documentation timely and accurately.
· Ensure proper communication and expectations of customer payments. Follow up on all payments owed. Assist with processing payments in accordance with client’s policy and procedures. Manage job flow based on payments.
· Process vendor warranty claims timely.
· Coordinate with other client locations to ensure adequate inventory is on hand at all times.
· Participate in all outbound call campaigns as required.
· Stay abreast of the latest pool and other backyard related technologies and take the initiative to understand such by either self-educating or attending vendor related training.
· Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
· High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
· 1 year scheduling experience preferred
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office
· Self-motivated, proactive, result-oriented professional with an ability to work with minimum direction.
· Strong oral and written communication skills.
· Skilled in the ability to determine customer needs/requirements.
· Strong customer service mentality.
· Ability to multi-task.
· Willingness to work 50+ hours per week, including Saturdays if necessary.
· Excellent problem-solving, analytical and financial skills.
· Works well within a team environment.
· Knowledge of pools, spas and related products is a plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Location:
- Chantilly, VA
- High school or equivalent
- Scheduling: 1 year
- Driver's License
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Technology
Richmond, Virginia
Posted 9 years ago
Under the general direction of the Plant Engineer/Maintenance Manager, this position is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and diagnosing production and process manufacturing equipment onsite, as well as performing modifications, repairs, and preventative/predictive maintenance tasks on existing equipment.
Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:
Mechanical Aptitude:
- General knowledge required in mechanics (gears, bearings, pulleys, belts, etc.), pneumatics and hydraulics in order to effectively troubleshoot equipment problems in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
- Practical knowledge in the use of precision measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, etc.
- Ability to safely operate shop tools such as cutoff saws, drill press, bench grinder, hydraulic press, vertical band saw, arc welders, acetylene torch and various other hand tools is essential.
- Electrical knowledge helpful, but not required.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Strong commitment to all aspects of safety.
- Must be team oriented and focused on quality.
- Attention to detail, cooperative attitude, and sound work ethics are essential.
- Forklift experience helpful, but not required.
- Ability to work 12 hour day and night rotating shift.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
- Sitting (3-5 hours)
- Standing (5 hours or more)
- Walking (5 hours or more)
- Lifting (Regularly/Constantly):
- 0-10 lbs. (1-3 hours)
- 10-20 lbs. (3-5 hours)
- 20-50 lbs. (3-5 hours)
- 50-100 lbs. (1-3 hours)
- 100 lbs. or more (Never)
- Carrying:
- 10-20 lbs. (5 hours or more)
- 20-50 lbs. (3-5 hours)
- 50-100 lbs. (1-3 hours)
- 100 lbs. (Never)
- Pushing (1-3 hours)
- Pulling, Twisting, Climbing (1-3 hours)
- Balancing (5 hours or more)
- Stooping, Kneeling (1-3 hours)
- Crawling (Never)
- Reaching, Grasping, Repetitive Motions (1-3 hours)
- Richmond, VA
- High school or equivalent
- Maintenance Technician: 2 years
- Industrial Manufacturing: 2 years
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Management
Portsmouth, Virginia
Posted 9 years ago
Confidential Client
is growing their business and hiring a Manager of Sales and Business Development . Metropolitan Solutions , is a nationally recognized provider of business solutions for environmental problems that has over 26 years of industry expertise. In this role, the Manager of Sales and Business Development will accomplishes marketing and sales human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures. Other responsibilities would be:
- Achieves marketing and sales operational objectives by contributing marketing and sales information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change.
- Meets marketing and sales financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
- Determines annual and gross-profit plans by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for regions; projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products; analyzing trends and results; establishing pricing strategies; recommending selling prices; monitoring costs, competition, supply, and demand.
- Accomplishes marketing and sales objectives by planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating advertising, merchandising, and trade promotion programs; developing field sales action plans.
- Identifies marketing opportunities by identifying consumer requirements; defining market, competitor's share, and competitor's strengths and weaknesses; forecasting projected business; establishing targeted market share.
- Improves product marketability and profitability by researching, identifying, and capitalizing on market opportunities; improving product packaging; coordinating new product development.
- Sustains rapport with key accounts by making periodic visits; exploring specific needs; anticipating new opportunities.
- Provides information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
- Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
- Accomplishes marketing and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
- Coast to Coast Traveling Required - 40%
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in business but arts & science is acceptable
- 5-10 years’ experience in sales and marketing.
- Minimum 5 years in a management role that includes hire/fire authority
- Financial and Strategy Planning
- Bottom line responsibility
- Critical thinking
- Good communication skills; written and verbal
- Creative Services
- Proven and verifiable track record
- Previous SEO experience
- CRM experience
- Competitive Base Salary + Commission Structure
- Healthcare Benefits
- Paid time off
- Work Life Balance
- Portsmouth, VA
- Bachelor's
- Sales: 5 years
- Sales Management: 5 years
- Business Development: 5 years
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Architecture
Richmond, Virginia
Posted 9 years ago
Our Client is
in search for a Project Architect (Hospitality) that will be located in Richmond, VA. This person will be part of a team of architects that will be overseeing, coordinating, and running renovation projects of hotels, independent resorts, boutique and historic properties. This person must be a Licensed Architect and have at least 4 years of recent experience working on hospitality projects.
DAY TO DAY
Supervise, coordinate & review the work of multiple project teams during all phases of a project, assist with establishing project scope and budgets, oversee completion of conceptual, schematic and presentation materials, coordinate design reviews with the client.
REQUIREMENTS
- Architecture Degree from an accredited professional degree program
- Licensed Architect (preferably in VA)
- 7+ years of architecture design experience.
- 4+ years of Hospitality design experience
- Basic knowledge of 3D design software Revit, AutoCad drafting, MS Word, Excel. Significant experience with construction administration, and good working knowledge of building codes and ADA.
- Richmond, VA
- Bachelor's
- Architecture: 7 years
- Construction Administration: 7 years
- AutoCAD: 7 years
- Revit: 7 years
- Hospitality design: 4 years
- Architectural
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*This position is located in Cody, Wyoming - must be willing to relocate*
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the general guidance of the Physician Director, is responsible for translating and supporting the goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department. Maintains the standards of nursing practice in the ambulatory care setting in multiple clinic locations. Has the delegated authority to make decisions in the areas of patient care delivery, human resource management and budgetary development and compliance. Exercises frequent independent judgment in monitoring the day-to-day operation of the clinical staff with minimal administrative assistance/supervision. Supervise, coordinates and direct the clinical activities of the Physician Clinics in the performance of consistently high-quality patient care.
The clinical nurse manager must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served within the physician clinics. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/area's/department's policies and procedures.
MUST HAVE: Direct supervisory experience / final decision making experience.
Would you love to live in a beautiful location just 1 hour outside of Yellowstone National Park? Apply now!
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Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
- Bachelor's
- Nursing: 5 years
- Supervisory: 1 year
- RN
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Medical
Middlebury, Vermont
Posted 9 years ago
JOB SUMMARY:
The Birthing Center Nurse Manager is responsible for the twenty-four (24) hour operation and direction of patient care in the maternity and newborn care setting. He/she maintains the unit by assuming the responsibility and accountability for planning, directing, implementing, and evaluating nursing practice within the unit. He/she is expected to provide clinical, as well as administrative leadership for the unit; resulting in efficient and economic utilization of personnel, equipment, and supplies. The Birthing Center Nurse Manager is expected to work collaboratively with staff, physicians, and other administrative personnel.
RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):
- Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients' needs are met and hospital policy is followed
- Responsible for the recruitment, interviewing, and selection of staff for the Birthing Center.
- Collaborates with Chief Nursing Officer/Vice President of Patient Care Services in final recommendations for hiring, transferring and promoting staff members
- Provides for professional growth and development of staff through identification of needs, sponsoring training programs, encouraging education (formal and continuing) efforts and evaluation of same
- Prepares unit-specific performance standards in collaboration with Chief Nursing Officer/VicePresident of Patient Care Services and nationally accepted standards of practice
- Responsible for completion of regular performance evaluations for each staff member based on designated standards of performance; conducts evaluations for new staff prior to completion of probationary period
- Provides input and standards in formulating patient care policies and procedures for the unit, patient care areas and the organization; works with the medical staff to coordinate medical and nursing management of patient care
- Collaborates with Chief Nursing Officer/Vice President of Patient Care Services to formulate and evaluate unit objectives
- Promotes cost containment through appropriate use of physical and material resources
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or related field; Master's Degree preferred
- Current unrestricted license as an RN in the State of Vermont
- Current BCLS and NRP certifications
- Experience in managing in a union environment preferred
- Demonstrates knowledge and clinical competence in clinical area of responsibility
- Demonstrates ability to provide leadership
- Demonstrates vision in planning and adaptability to change
- Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position
- Professional appearance
- Satisfactory references
- Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Health insurance; including medical, dental, and vision
- 403(b)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Employee Tuition Advance Program
- Combined Time Off (CTO) and Extended Illness Reserve (EIR)
- Employee Discounts
- Direct Deposit
- Challenging and rewarding working environment
- Middlebury, VT
- Bachelor's
- maternity and newborn care: 3 years
- Nursing Leadership: 3 years
- Nursing Union Management: 3 years
- BCLS
- Registered Nurse (RN) in VT
- NRP certification
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Medical
Burlington, Vermont
Posted 9 years ago
Job Title:
Community Health Nurse II
Position Summary:
Delivery of a full range of skilled nursing care to individual clients in their homes and other community settings. Care is family centered, age specific and culturally appropriate. The Community Health Nurse II (CHN) provides nursing care to clients utilizing the Nursing Process and within the framework of ANA Standards of Practice for Home Health Nursing, and Specialty Specific Standards of Patient Care. (CWOCN, APA, etc.) The CHN II assumes leadership responsibilities, including delegation of work to other employees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
- Education:
- Experience:
- License Requirements: *
- Current Vermont Nursing License*
- General:
- Must demonstrate and maintain any required competency.
- Able to speak, read and write in English.
- Be honest, self-directed, possess initiative, display good judgment and a positive attitude toward daily activities.
- Have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in written work.
- Be able to work cooperatively and in a productive manner with Agency employees, clients, customers and the general public.
- Maintain satisfactory standing with the Adult Abuse Registry, Child Abuse & Neglect Registry, Vermont Criminal Information Center and OIG.
- Be free from the illegal use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
- Be able to carry out the functions of this job without risk of harm to the health and safety of self and others.
- Hold a valid driver’s license and have a reliable, registered vehicle with insurance as required by Agency, and appropriate to position.
- Traveling may be required.
- May work in community based settings, and clients’ homes and outdoors.
- May work during non-business hours.
- May experience:
- hostile and emotionally upset clients, family members, visitors and staff;
- stress due to a demanding profession;
- an exposure to blood-borne pathogens;
- a variety of environmental exposures such as inclement weather, animals,
- firearms, tobacco use, dust, and other client based activities and preferences.
- Must walk, sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours.
- Must have the ability to push, pull and lift from the floor, up to a total of 50 pounds and be able to move with the weight, as to Agency standards.
- Climbing-be able to navigate stairs of varying heights and degrees.
- Balancing-be able to maintain balance.
- Kneeling, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching below waist level, reaching overhead and reaching torso level.
- Manual finger dexterity-will need dexterity to perform duties and use equipment.
- Visual acuity-will need sufficient eyesight to drive a car, use office equipment and perform duties.
- Auditory acuity- will need to assist individuals in person and by telephone.
- Performance Standards:
- Incorporates appropriate assessment and intervention skills in all interactions and delivery of nursing care:
- Safety and protection; assessment; interventions skills; evaluation; equipment use/management.
- Communicates with clients, team members, and management in an accurate and timely manner:
- Talks with, listens to clients, team members, others; must be able to distinguish subtle changes in auscultation of breath sounds, heart sounds, blood pressure, etc.; reports pertinent, concise information; good basic writing skills to complete accurate and timely charting; computer charting if applicable; protects confidentiality of patient/colleagues.
- Applies critical thinking skills and considers alternatives:
- Organizes multitask workload, prioritizes tasks/work; seeks assistance; collects/integrates data from multiple sources; organizes/delivers care for multiple client assignment. Manages a caseload of up to 25-30 patients
- Develops and maintains human care relationships:
- Integrates the influence of the human experience of health and healing, illness or dying and death; adapts care management for diverse populations and environments; advocates for needs of clients; assesses for abuse, neglect and exploitation and refers as appropriate; provides care in ethical and legal manner; refers concerns/issues to appropriate resources.
- Manages self and resources effectively:
- Acknowledges limits of experience and capability; identifies learning needs and seeks resources; utilizes equipment and supplies appropriately; uses effective time management strategies including triage and prioritization; maintains clean, orderly environment of care; seeks out and accepts feedback; requests assistance appropriately.
- Applies leadership skills:
- Verbalizes scope of practice for self and others; interacts with others in professional manner; manages conflict, effectively delegates and assigns care; coordinates care within multidisciplinary team including varied professional, paraprofessional and unlicensed staff.
- Incorporates teaching in delivery of care with a focus on health promotion:
- Assesses for barriers to learning, including age and cultural considerations; provides appropriate information to client; basic teaching skills; ability to explain medical problems and treatments in accurate and understandable lay language; uses colleagues as a learning resource; provides counseling about health behaviors; supports the Preceptor Program and Internship Model.
- Applies knowledge integration skills for the client populations served within the area of hire:
- Provides age specific care; applies knowledge of expected norms in planning care (i.e. – VS, lab values, assessment, infusion therapy, etc.); applies new data to improve care; integrates technical, psychological, social, intellectual, and physical skills.
- Demonstrates the team/department specific skills required for assigned service area:
- See team/department specific competency verification form
- Meets Agency standards related to:
- Telephone etiquette, customer service; attendance; punctuality; comportment; inter/intra departmental relations; confidentiality; code of conduct; client/provider rights.
- Participates in a variety of formal and informal orientation, training and professional development programs and activities in order to acquire a solid understanding of general principles and practices of community health nursing, as well as specific VNA policies, procedures, methods, and goals, and to keep abreast of relevant new clinical/technical developments in the field.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
- Professional Accountability:
- Demonstrates a commitment to the mission and values of the Agency.
- Complies with all Agency policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates respectful and effective communication in all interactions.
- Protects the privacy and confidentiality of clients, co-workers and Agency operations.
- Complies with Agency policies to protect confidentiality, integrity, availability and
- Agency’s Security Official.
- Conducts him/herself in a safe manner by adhering to all safety practices, rules and standards.
- Demonstrates a commitment to quality and proactively seeks to make improvements to systems and processes.
- Reports to work on time, provides advance notice for time off, accurately reports time and attendance and appropriately manages paid time off (if applicable) in accordance with agency policy.
- Demonstrates a commitment to integrity in work habits and use of Agency resources.
- Performs duties as assigned that may be outside his/her principle responsibilities.
- Meets own learning needs. Participates in Agency educational programs, including completion of all mandatory competencies, education or training.
- Effectively communicates to transfer information, provide guidance and resolve conflicts.
- Reports concerns and complaints regarding abuse, neglect and exploitation in accordance with Vermont State Law and Agency.
- Enhance or improve Agency services by participating in team meetings, projects and committees.
- Contributes to a positive work environment and responds in a constructive manner to change.
- Documents the provision care and services in accordance to Agency policy.
- Bachelor's
- Home Health: 1 year
- Nursing: 2 years
- RN
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