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Vice President, Technology
Salary not disclosed
Chicago 6 days ago
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES • Develop and implement a digital transformation roadmap and strategic vision for modernizing CTA’s technologies.

Manages the development, implementation, maintenance, and support of emerging and existing systems and technologies at the CTA, including both operational and administrative software systems and associated hardware, voice/video/data networks, data warehouse and data lakes, security systems, wired and wireless infrastructure, and all associated telecommunication systems and devices.

o Champion adoption of contemporary and emerging technologies to modernize CTA’s applications, systems and platforms, tele-communication infrastructure, public transit systems and public safety systems and technologies to support and further the mission of the CTA.

o Establish and implement a strategic data plan for data storage and compliance, access, data warehouse expansion and cloud migration.

o Lead enterprise telecommunication and network infrastructure modernization programs with a strategic approach to improve reliability, performance and coverage across CTA’s facilities and field operations.

Perform audits of all legacy technologies and continue oversight of the maintenance and support of a fiber optic infrastructure, subway cellular infrastructure, UHF infrastructure and IP telephone infrastructure.

o Direct lifecycle management and continuous improvements of CTA’s enterprise systems, transit and public safety technology including control center systems, dispatch/communications platforms, camera and video platforms, radio infrastructure, incident management, transit tracking, digital signage and public address systems.

Utilize standard methodologies and quality assurance practices that reflect industry best practices.

o Lead creation and continual refinement of IT strategy and projects in cooperation with CTA leadership, departments, staff, and outside consultant staff.

o Direct and ensure implementation of IT strategy and best practices for proactive management of IT assets and infrastructure.

o Direct and ensure that customer/client IT needs are translated into tangible project goals and schedules.

Oversee the composition and research of project specifications methodology and procedures.

o Direct IT Operations (multiple service desks and field support) establishing ITIL-based processes for incident, problem, change and release management with measurable Service Level Agreements.

o In partnership with CTA’s Cyber Security team, oversee the implementation of information security infrastructure, systems, procedures, and standards in order to protect all data of the CTA from cyber security threats.

o Effectively manage multiple IT contracts and vendors, grants and budget funding.

o Collaborate with CTA Finance department to ensure proper management and record-keeping of multi-million dollar capital grant investments.

Collaborate with CTA Procurement to ensure proper management and record keeping of multi-million dollar contracts.

o Lead cloud and emerging technology functions, including migration, planning, platform operations and evaluating/operationalizing innovations that improve services and cost efficiency.

• Hold department accountable and responsible for meeting the objectives and goals of the CTA and support an innovation-focused culture and mindset.

o Provide executive and policy direction to managerial, professional, and technical staff (including vendor and contractors) engaged in implementing technology functions.

o Establish and execute programs to meet objectives and develop an organization that effectively administers area responsibilities and functions.

o Evaluate the performance of management and supervisory staff for compliance with CTA programs and policies and attainment of goals and objectives.

o Establish operational readiness, training and knowledge management programs for technology teams and business users, improving adoption, reducing downtime and strengthening front line support.

• Represent the department and the CTA with various levels of management throughout the CTA and with other local agencies.

Collaborate with management and staff in the development of strategic and operating plans of the CTA.

• Lead the preparation and administration of the Capital and Operating budget of the Technology Department.

Oversee, manage and present operating budgets and capital investment requests to top CTA management and various funding and regulatory agencies to ensure mission-critical systems and infrastructure are kept in good working order (state of good repair).

Create technology capital plan and roadmap for infrastructure, system and technology asset renewal based on lifecycle requirements.

• Hires, trains, develops, monitors, and evaluates performance of staff.

Reviews and recommends personnel actions for approval.

Develop strategies for maintaining staff skills and knowledge consistent with current industry standards.

Ensure coverage and succession planning for all personnel.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to this position may include the following jobs: Job Title • Directors • General Managers • Senior Managers CHALLENGES • Keeping abreast of new and quickly changing developments and advancements within telecommunications infrastructure, public transit technology and public safety technology.

• Designing and implementing technology programs that adapt to changing CTA and customer needs and expectations.

• Navigating a highly regulated environment to finance and procure technology.

• Managing the transformation of CTA's legacy technologies and systems to modern systems and tools while maintaining service levels of existing technologies.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor’s degree in IT Management, Technology, or a related discipline, plus ten (10) years of experience in managing technology applications, systems, devices, telecommunications infrastructure, projects, support and operations, of which five (5) years is in a staff supervisory or management role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• In addition, ten (10) or more years of experience in leading, large, cross-functional teams or enterprise-wide technology programs.

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology Management preferred.

• Experience managing Technology department in a public agency, transportation telecommunications or utility company preferred.

• Experience leading, developing, and implementing Technology strategy preferred.

• Experience developing and managing IT Policy and standards including IT enterprise Security.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery.

• Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES • Detailed knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of information technology, technology, and related programs.

• Detailed knowledge of the operations, services, and activities of a large-scale technology program.

• Detailed knowledge of related local, state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements.

• Detailed knowledge of the methods and practices in budget planning and administration • Detailed knowledge of the principles of leadership, team building, motivation, and conflict resolution.

• Detailed knowledge of cyber security trends and developments in IT risk management.

• Detailed knowledge of various compliance standards (PCI DSS, HIPAA, etc.) and guidelines as relates to information technology.

• Working knowledge of public funding options and investment opportunities.

• Working knowledge of public procurement policies, contract negotiations and vendor management.

• Working knowledge in multiple technology disciplines overseen by this position.

• Working knowledge of the methods and principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

• Strong leadership, team building and organizational skills, attention to detail and proven ability to handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to interact positively and successful with all levels of the organization and community.

• Strong written and oral communication skills including presentation experience to diverse audiences.

• Strong networking skills with experts in industry – solid record of maintaining and developing successful relationships.

• Strong ability to multi-task and to handle multiple programs and projects.

• Strong organization, financial, presentation, and operational skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to competently plan, direct and coordinate the functions of the department.

• Ability to define, develop and evaluate objectives, standards and performance levels for assigned groups.

• Ability to review, assess, and evaluate data from various diverse sources and generate effective solutions and competent decisions.

• Ability to maintain amiable and effective working relations with management and external contacts.

• Ability to produce technical reports using desktop publishing software and other IT related systems and programs.

WORKING CONDITIONS • General office environment.

• Working conditions are normally administrative in nature, but may periodically require employee to adjust to conditions to address the technical and project support needs of the CTA.

• This position is considered a "C-List" position under the “Revolving Door” prohibition within the State Officials and Employees Act (5 ILCS 430/5-45), which contains a number of post-employment restrictions CTA employees in C-list designated positions must follow.

Among other requirements listed in this statute, CTA employees in C-list designated positions are required to follow State notification procedures to the Office of the Executive Inspector General prior to acceptance of any applicable non-State employment or may be fined significant penalties.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED • Standard office equipment.

• Personal computer and related software.

• All technologies that are information-based and generate data used by applications across the enterprise, or involve standards computing platforms running on common infrastructures, including: Centralized Computer Systems, PC's, LANs and Network Architecture Construction, Communications Technology (Radio, etc.), Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Distributed Departmental Systems.

Please note, employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.

Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.

Applicants, if hired,must comply with CTA's residency ordinance.

CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve.

CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result.

If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date.

CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.
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Utility Equipment Operator I II III
✦ New
$21.42 - 30.95
Winter Park, FL 16 hours ago
Utility Equipment Operator

The full range of this position is listed.

Utility Equipment Operator I: $21.42-30.95 (Class Spec 5258)

Utility Equipment Operator II: $23.46-33.27 (Class Spec 5256)

Utility Equipment Operator III: $26.13-38.44 (Class Spec 5254)

General purpose: The Utility Equipment Operator I, II and III operate a variety of vehicles, heavy and light equipment, specialized equipment and various hand and power tools in the construction, maintenance, and repair of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems and utility work site restoration for the assigned division. This work is performed under intermediate supervision the incumbent performs a variety of routine work within established procedures and receives detailed instructions on new projects and assignments; work is reviewed periodically through observation, adherence to policies and procedures, and review of results achieved.

Water Distribution: Installation, replacement, repair and maintenance of potable water mains/services, valves, hydrants, and other appurtenances.

Wastewater Collection: Installation, replacement, repair and maintenance of sanitary sewer mains/laterals, manholes, valves, and other appurtenances; operation of CCTV vehicles and equipment; operation of vacuum trucks and equipment.

Construction Services: Construction for the installation or modification of water, wastewater and reclaimed water infrastructure including excavations, horizontal directional drilling, pipe bursting, utility locating/tracking equipment.

Utility Patch Crew: Restore roads, sidewalks, curbs, excavations, etc. for Water and Wastewater Department and Electric Department utility site work.

Essential functions: Operate and maintain a variety of heavy equipment that may include, but not limited to, backhoes, excavators, front-end loaders, horizontal directional drill rigs, tapping/line stop equipment, skid steers, asphalt paver/screed, CCTV truck/equipment and vacuum trucks/equipment. Operate a variety of equipment and power and hand tools that may include, but not limited to, forklifts, chain saws, cement cutters, jackhammers, plate compactors, tampers, dewatering pumps/well points, etc. Assist in installation, maintenance, and repair of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water infrastructure or utility work site restoration. Transport personnel, equipment, and materials to and from job sites; hauls refuse, brush, rock, materials, and equipment. Operate various pieces of equipment on a daily basis in a proficient manner while complying with safety rules and regulations. Inspect and maintain assigned equipment; check oil and perform basic service tasks; report malfunctions for repair; prepare equipment and refuel daily as required; perform safety inspections of assigned equipment. Oversee and implement temporary traffic control. Duties may require manual labor in support of the construction, repair, installation, maintenance, etc. Perform supervisory duties in the absence of the division supervisor or foreman. Assist in construction support for other divisions and departments as needed. May be required to work nights, weekends, or take on-call duty on rotating basis for after hour's emergencies and services. Perform other work as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Working knowledge of departmental and municipal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Working knowledge of occupational hazards, safety rules, and practices and the ability to transmit such knowledge to subordinates. Working knowledge of operation and routine maintenance of light weight equipment. Working knowledge of methods and materials utilized in the installation and maintenance of water distribution, wastewater collection, reclaimed water systems, and/or utility work site restoration; skilled in the use of heavy and light equipment and hand and power tools. Skill in the operation and maintenance of all the conventional and specialized equipment used within the division including ability to safely load and unload equipment on/off trailers. Ability to understand and read water and wastewater utility GIS/atlases and construction plans. Ability to perform a variety of semi-skilled manual tasks. Ability to detect required repairs and make minor adjustments to equipment. Ability to safely operate a variety of vehicles, light and heavy equipment, various hand and power tools. Ability to remain on call, 24 hours a day, seven days a week for after-hours repairs, emergencies, and other related concerns. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors, city officials, and the general public. Ability to communicate information tactfully and impartially, both in person and in writing with all staff, city officials, and the general public. Ability to demonstrate proficiency in the City of Winter Park Core Competencies. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and keep accurate records. This position is performed with working knowledge the incumbent has ability to recall and apply important and commonly-used information from relevant source documents or information in a particular subject field.

Typical qualifications: Minimum qualifications: Utility Equipment Operator I: High School Diploma or equivalent and supplemented by a minimum of one year qualifying experience and skilled on a minimum of 1 type of heavy equipment. Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B or higher; or obtain State of Florida Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) within 4 months and obtain CDL within 12 months of hire. Air brake restrictions (L and Z) are not accepted. Tank vehicle endorsement (N) required. Utility Equipment Operator II: High School Diploma or equivalent and supplemented by a minimum of one year qualifying experience and skilled on a minimum of 3 types of heavy equipment. Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B or higher; or obtain State of Florida Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) within 4 months and obtain CDL within 12 months of hire. Air brake restrictions (L and Z) are not accepted. Tank vehicle endorsement (N) required. Ability to obtain and maintain FDOT Temporary Traffic Control Intermediate Certification within 1 year of hire. Utility Equipment Operator III: High School Diploma or equivalent and supplemented by and must be a highly proficient operator of a minimum of 3 types of heavy equipment. Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida CDL Class A. Air brake restrictions (L and Z) and non-fifth wheel restriction (O) are not accepted. Tank vehicle endorsement (N) required. Ability to obtain and maintain FDOT Temporary Traffic Control Intermediate Certification within 1 year of hire. Ability to obtain and maintain the following based on Department Division within 1.5 years of hire: Water Distribution: Water Distribution Operator Level 3 license per Chapter 62-602 F.A.C. Wastewater Collection: Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association Wastewater Collection C Level Certification. Construction Services: Either a Water Distribution Operator license per Chapter 62-602 F.A.C. or Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association Wastewater Collection C Level Certification. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities and other competencies required for the position may be considered. All required certifications must be current at the time of application and maintained in an active state as a condition of continued employment.

Other requirements: Physical: This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force repetitively to move objects; work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping. Ability to ascend/descend stairs, scaffolds, and ladders. Ability to traverse about a variety of environments and obstacles throughout the city, with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to remain stationary at jobsites for extended periods of time and repetitively operate related hand tools, power tools, and other related equipment for repairs/maintenance. Ability to position oneself to work in confined or difficult to reach spaces. Ability to manipulate objects, demonstrate small, precise movements, and operate necessary equipment such as small hand and power tools repetitively or continuously. Environmental: Tasks may require frequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions including inclement weather, sun, extreme temperatures, odors, dirt and dust, loud noises, and hazardous chemicals, etc. Sensory: Tasks require the manipulation of objects and demonstration of small, precise movements, the ability to detect and distinguish various features of one's surroundings, and the ability to effectively communicate and exchange information with others.

permanent
Utilities & Processing Manager
Salary not disclosed
Londonderry, NH 3 days ago

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.


At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.


As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.


In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.


At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.


Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.


From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Utilities & Processing Manager based in Londonderry, NH.


The Utilities and Processing Manager is responsible for leading the performance, reliability, and compliance of all plant utility, environmental, and milk processing systems. This role oversees cross-functional maintenance teams, drives energy-efficiency and sustainability initiatives, and manages complex capital and operational projects from planning through execution. The manager ensures utility operations-including HVAC, refrigeration, boilers, compressed air, glycol, electrical distribution, and wastewater systems-are safe, efficient, and compliant with regulatory and corporate standards. In addition, the role provides technical leadership for milk processing systems, ensuring consistent product quality, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement. This position collaborates closely with internal teams, contractors, and external regulatory partners to support operational excellence, long-term asset health, and site-wide performance goals.


Project Management:

Create long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines. Making effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project. Serve as a point of contact for all project personnel, (contractors, internal support resources, etc.), to ensure teams remain in synergy. Communicate with internal and external business partners to keep the project aligned with their goals and targets. Performing quality control on the project throughout execution to maintain the standards expected. Adjust project schedules, targets, milestones, project financing, and escalations as needed.


Plant Utility Systems:

Drive plant utility efficiencies to positively impact energy savings in line with Sustainable Environmental goals. Supervise and manage the Utilities Maintenance Department to provide technical oversight for utility systems including HVAC, ammonia refrigeration, boilers, air compressors, glycol systems, and electrical distribution. Lead energy conservation efforts, manage plant utility projects, and partner with other business partners to ensure compliance with plant standards for all non-utility related projects.


Environmental Systems:

Provide technical assistance and oversight for the Industrial Pretreatment Facility, (WWTP), as well as all other Plant Utility Environmental Compliance. Oversee the execution of all environmental contracts, audits, and submit regulatory documents to ensure compliance. Manage 3rd party environmental contractors and align with corporate sustainability manager(s) for corporate sustainability initiatives.


Milk Processing Systems:

Directly manage the Maintenance resources for all Milk Processing systems. Establish mid- and long-term preventative maintenance plans to ensure the reliability of these systems. Including, but not limited to Raw incoming milk, Ingredient batching, Pasteurization, and CIP systems. Adhere to all Quality and PMO standards. Partner with Internal teams, external contractors, and suppliers to successfully execute continuous improvements and reliability initiatives.


From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

  • Oversee and execute Utility and Processing project(s) development, execution, and project and Maintenance budgets.
  • Responsible for all aspects of food safety and quality as defined in plant and department procedures
  • Ensure all projects with a production increase are supported by all Utility and Processing systems as well as in compliance with any plant environmental impact.
  • Identify opportunities in energy efficiency to reduce cost and reduce the specific energy consumption by strengthening preventative maintenance responses and development of breakthrough projects aligning the production to the company mission for environment and sustainable development.
  • Assembles energy usage data, completes weekly and monthly KPI reports and communicates reports on consumption; review and approve invoices.
  • Using weekly and monthly KPI reports, develop, own, and execute action plans based on opportunities found in data trends.
  • Lead and supervise the planning and implementation of strategies to promote a proactive and comprehensive maintenance program for all Plant Utility Systems (WWTP, Ammonia Refrigeration, Boiler & Steam Systems, Air Compressor), and Milk Processing Systems.
  • Supervise and oversee utility operations to ensure Utility Systems and Processing technical teams are staffed and operated in an effective manner and that all are within applicable permit limits.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

  • A bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • A major in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

  • 5+ years of utility and resource maintenance and reliability management in a manufacturing facility. Experience in an energy-intensive or highly energy-conscious manufacturing facility is preferred.

Certifications and specific knowledge

  • The following certifications are preferred for this role: Wastewater Systems certification, Boiler Operator, and Ammonia Operator.
  • Experience with ammonia systems and Process Safety Management (PSM) for ammonia systems
  • Experience with high-pressure boiler systems, operations, and regulatory compliance
  • Experience in safety and environmental processes to maintain a manufacturing facility in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Excellent organizational skills to prioritize and execute inventory and preventative maintenance demands daily.
  • Proven ability to take initiative and establish processes and programs while working independently.
  • Proven ability to supervise, train, develop, review performance, and motivate subordinates.
  • Solid written and oral communication skills.
  • Computer literacy to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, and a maintenance-based software system.
  • Proven ability to participate as a member of the plant leadership team and form sound working relationships with all members of the organization.
  • Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints
  • Ability to operate in a team environment
  • Ability to adapt to a changing work environment
  • Strong technical background - Electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, fluid dynamics, motor controls, instrumentation, and PLC programming.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.


Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.

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Registered Nurse – Case Manager/ Utilization Manager
Salary not disclosed
San Francisco, CA 6 days ago

Immediate need for a talented Registered Nurse – Case Manager/ Utilization Manager. This is a 03+ months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in San Francisco, CA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.


Job ID: 26-01370


Pay Range: $80- $95/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).


Key Responsibilities:


  • Perform daily pre-admission, admission, and concurrent utilization reviews
  • Determine appropriate levels of care using clinical guidelines and policies
  • Coordinate inpatient discharge planning and transitions of care
  • Participate in multidisciplinary rounds with physicians and care teams
  • Communicate discharge plans with patients, families, and external providers
  • Arrange transfers, post-acute services, and obtain authorizations as needed
  • Ensure continuity of care through accurate documentation and follow-up
  • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations
  • Educate care teams on utilization and care coordination processes


Key Requirements and Technology Experience:


  • Skills-Inpatient Case Management & Discharge Planning
  • Utilization Management / Utilization Review (UM/UR)
  • Acute hospital experience (inpatient setting)
  • Knowledge of CMS, DMHC, NCQA, TJC, HIPAA, EMTALA
  • Strong interdisciplinary communication and care coordination
  • Ability to independently manage inpatient caseloads
  • Healthcare benefit interpretation and authorization coordination
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
  • Active California RN License (Required)
  • BLS Certification (Required)
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in:
  • Utilization Management
  • Case Management
  • Discharge Planning
  • Recent acute inpatient hospital experience
  • Ability to work rotating schedules and every other weekend
  • Comfortable working in a Labor/Management Partnership environment
  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or healthcare-related field
  • Master’s degree in Case Management


Our client is a leading Healthcare Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.


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RN Utilization Management - Day Shift
Salary not disclosed
Newark, DE 6 days ago

Registered Nurse (RN) - Utilization Management

FT Day Shift (Hrs.: 8a-4:30p) - On-site

Newark, DE

ChristianaCare Hospital in Newark, DE, is seeking a Utilization Management Nurse (RN) with experience with insurance providers such as Aetna and Cigna, along with a background in an acute care hospital. RN will work on-site at the Newark Hospital.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Responsible for ensuring the delivery of efficient and effective health care while evaluating the medical necessity, appropriateness, and efficiency of the use of health care services, procedures, and facilities under the provision of the applicable health benefits plan.

UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT

  • Performs admission and concurrent review to identify medical necessity, level of care, and appropriateness of setting using established criteria and clinical guidelines within 24 hours of admission.
  • Reviews the admission assessment and collaborates with primary nurse and other health care providers to ensure a multidisciplinary plan-of-care is in place to meet identified patient care needs and desired outcomes.
  • Manages observation level of care and works with the attending physician and/or clinical provider caring for the patient to ensure observation status does not exceed 48 hours.
  • Identifies system issues that serve as barriers to care.  Participates in the development and implementation of strategies to remove barriers and facilitate performance improvement measures.
  • Monitors efficiencies in scheduling diagnostic procedures and coordination of treatments to facilitate the achievement of effective clinical, fiscal, quality, and patient satisfaction goals.
  • Reports information generated from the utilization management referral process for LOS data and physician profile database.
  • Collaborates with the unit medical director and/or physician advisor to facilitate achievement of clinical, quality, financial, and patient satisfaction goals.
  • Notifies physician when a patient does not meet criteria for acute care hospitalization and pursues documentation to justify continued stay within 24 hours.
  • Collaborates with the Physician Advisor to facilitate the achievement of clinical, quality, financial, and patient satisfaction goals.
  • Presents “Letters of Non-Coverage (LON) to patients and/or families when the acute stay is no longer necessary (Third Party and/or Medicare).
  • Communicates and secures continued stay authorization with Managed Care Organizations.
  • Tracks all carve-outs and submits reason codes for data entry.
  • Serves as a resource to nursing and ancillary staff, providing education on utilization review processes as needed.
  • Trends potential barriers to patient advancement through the system intervene assertively and appropriately when necessary.
  • Provides On-call support for the Transfer Center to evaluate medical necessity and appropriateness when a request is obtained from an outside facility for patient transfer to ChristianaCare
  • Identifies the need for the patient to be evaluated by other members of the health care team and takes appropriate action to facilitate.
  • ED UM works closely with ED providers to review medical necessity and/or collaborate with ED CM for discharge planning, as appropriate.
  • Actively participates in department operational planning work groups.

Education & Experience Requirements:

  • DE RN licensure or compact state RN licensure. 
  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing Required.
  • Minimum of 3 years recent experience as a Registered Nurse in acute care, adult care setting. critical care experience is required.
  • Minimum 3 years of Utilization Management experience required.
  • Prior experience working with insurance providers is valuable.
  • Completes a minimum of 8 continuing education credits (CEU’S) per year in Utilization and/or Case Management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to ambulate within the hospital setting (walking, stairs, etc.).  Occasional sitting, standing, and lifting loads of 5-10 pounds.  Ability to utilize computer equipment/programs. Ability to sit or stand at a computer workstation and proficiently utilize computer equipment/programs for long periods of time.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Occasional exposure to Office materials (i.e., White Out, Toner, etc.)

Annual Compensation Range $85,862.40 - $137,384.00This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Utilization Review Nurse Health Plans-HP Utilization Mgmt (Hiring Immediately)
Salary not disclosed
Irving, TX 6 days ago
Description

Summary:

The Utilization Review Nurse is responsible for determining the clinical appropriateness of care provided to patients and ensuring proper hospital resource utilization of services. This nurse is responsible for performing a variety of pre-admission, concurrent, and retrospective UM related reviews and functions. They must competently and accurately utilize approved screening criteria (InterQual/MCG/Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services “CMS” Inpatient List). They effectively and efficiently manage a diverse workload in a fast-paced, rapidly changing regulatory environment and are responsible for maintaining current and accurate knowledge regarding commercial and government payors and guidelines related to UM. This nurse effectively communicates with internal and external clinical professionals, efficiently organizes the financial insurance care of the patients, and relays clinical data to insurance providers and vendors to obtain approved certification for services. The Utilization Review Nurse collaborates as necessary with other members of the health care team to ensure the above according to the mission of CHRISTUS.

Responsibilities:

  • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
  • The prior authorization role completes an assessment of a proposed service to determine if the beneficiary has eligible coverage for the service and if it is medically necessary.
  • Promote quality, cost-effective outcomes through prior authorization and concurrent review of requested services for medical necessity based upon evidence-based clinical guidelines.
  • Identify and present cases of possible quality of care deviations, questionable admissions, and prolonged lengths of stay to the Medical Director for further determination.
  • Appropriately refer beneficiaries who have complex or chronic conditions, a need for transition of care, disease management support, or other identifiable needs for coordination of the beneficiary’s member’s health care for behavioral health care management.
  • Follow CHRISTUS Health Guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent, or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
  • Protect the confidentiality of data and intellectual property; assures compliance with national health information guidelines.
  • Analyze clinical information submitted by medical providers to evaluate the medical necessity, appropriateness, and efficiency of the use of medical services, procedures, and facilities.
  • Perform provider outreach to address post-hospital discharge services, redirection to in-network providers for appropriate steerage, durable equipment usage, and utilization of other medical services and/or procedures and other necessary telephonic follow-up.
  • Utilize the nursing process and critical thinking skills to provide oversight of services and evaluation of service options.
  • Ability to work in a variety of settings with culturally diverse communities with the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate. 
  • Must have excellent communication skills (written and verbal), clinical judgment, initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Must be able to take after hour calls to meet business requirements as needed.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

  • Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing or equivalent required
  • Associate’s (ADN) or Bachelor’s (BSN) in Nursing preferred

Experience

  • 3 – 5 years of nursing experience preferred
  • Experience in Microsoft software (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel) required
  • General computer knowledge and capability to use computers required

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

  • LVN license in the state of employment or compact required
  • RN license in state of employment or compact preferred

 

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time

permanent
Behavioral Health Utilization Management Medical Case Manager
Salary not disclosed
Orange, CA 3 days ago
Behavioral Health Utilization Management Medical Case Manager

CalOptima

Join Us in this Amazing Opportunity

The Team You'll Join

We are a mission driven community‐based organization that serves member health with excellence and dignity, respecting the value and needs of each person. If you are ready to advance your career while making a difference, we encourage you to review and apply today and help us build healthier communities for all.

More About the Opportunity

We are hoping you will join us as a Behavioral Health Utilization Management Medical Case Manager and help shape the future of healthcare where you'll be an integral part of our BHI ‐ BH Utilization Management team, helping to strive for excellence while we serve our member health with dignity, respecting the value and needs of each of our members through collaboration with our providers, community partners and local stakeholders. This position has been approved to be Full Telework.

- If telework is approved, you are required to work within the State of California only and if Partial Telework, also come in to the Main Office in Orange, CA, at least two (2) days per week minimum.

The Medical Case Manager (BHI Utilization Management) will be responsible for reviewing and processing requests for authorization and notification of behavioral health services from health professionals, clinical facilities and ancillary providers. You will be responsible for prior authorizations, concurrent review and related processes. You will utilize CalOptima Health's medical criteria, policies and procedures to authorize referral requests from behavioral health professionals, clinical facilities and ancillary providers. You will directly interact with providers and facilities and serve as a resource for their needs. Together, we are building a stronger, more equitable health system.

Your Contributions To the Team:

- 85% ‐ Utilization Management Services

- Participates in a mission‐driven culture of high‐quality performance, with a member focus on customer service, consistency, dignity and accountability.

- Assists the team in carrying out department responsibilities and collaborates with others to support short‐ and long‐term goals/priorities for the department.

- Reviews requests for medical appropriateness by using established clinical protocols to determine the medical necessity of the request.

- Responsible for mailing rendered decision notifications to the provider and member, as applicable.

- Screens inpatient and outpatient requests for the Medical Director's review, gathers pertinent medical information prior to submission to the Medical Director, follows up with the requester by communicating the Medical Director's decision and documents follow‐up in the utilization management system.

- Completes the required documentation for data entry into the utilization management system at the time of the telephone call or fax to include any authorization updates.

- Contacts the health networks and/or CalOptima Health Customer Service regarding health network enrollments.

- Identifies and reports any complaints to the immediate supervisor utilizing the call tracking system or through verbal communication if the issue is of an urgent nature.

- Refers cases of possible over/under utilization to the Medical Director for proper reporting.

- Completes care coordination activities as related to Transition Care Management (TCM) activities.

- Reviews International Classification of Diseases (ICD‐10), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT‐4) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes for accuracy and the existence of coverage specific to the line of business.

- 10% ‐ Administrative Support

- Assists manager with identifying areas of staff training needs and maintains current data resources.

- Complies with data tracking protocols.

- 5% ‐ Other

- Completes other projects and duties as assigned.

Do You Have What the Role Requires?

- Current California unrestricted license such as LCSW, LPCC, LMFT or RN and related required education PLUS 3 years of clinical experience required; an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position such as those listed above may also be qualifying.

You'll Stand Out More If You Possess the Following:

- Utilization management reviewer experience.

- Managed care experience.

- Behavioral health clinical experience.

What the Regulatory Agencies Need You to Possess?

- Current California unrestricted license such as LCSW, LPCC, LMFT or RN.

Your Knowledge & Abilities to Bring to this Role:

- Develop rapport and establish and maintain effective working relationships with CalOptima Health's leadership and staff and external contacts at all levels and with diverse backgrounds.
- Work independently and exercise sound judgment.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Work a flexible schedule; available to participate in evening and weekend events.
- Organize, be analytical, problem‐solve and possess project management skills.
- Work in a fast‐paced environment and in an efficient manner.
- Manage multiple projects and identify opportunities for internal and external collaboration.
- Motivate and lead multi‐program teams and external committees/coalitions.
- Utilize computer and appropriate software (e.g., Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and job specific applications/systems to produce correspondence, charts, spreadsheets, and/or other information applicable to the position assignment.

Your Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

- Ability to visually read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
- Ability to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
- Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face‐to‐face interactions.
- Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
- Lifting and moving objects, patients and/or equipment 10 to 25 pounds

Ways We Are Here For You

- You'll enjoy competitive compensation for this role.

- Our current hiring range is: Pay Grade: 313 ‐ $90,820 ‐ $145,312 ($43.66 ‐ $69.8615).

- The final salary offered will be based on education, job‐related knowledge and experience, skills relevant to the role and internal equity among other factors.

- This position is approved for Full Telework (**If the position is Telework, it is eligible in California only**)
- A
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Utility Sales Professional
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Osseo, MN 1 day ago
Utility Sales Professional

This individual will develop long term partnerships with our customers to build win/win solutions within an assigned territory and account list. They will focus on compact equipment such as compact utility tractors, skid-loaders, mini-excavators, compact loaders, generators, ground heaters and technology for compact machines while promoting all aspects of RDO Equipment Co. in a professional manner.

$70000 - $100000 / year

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Average $70,000 to $100,000 your first year, with top earners well into six figures
  • Guaranteed base salary plus commissions
  • Comprehensive benefits package and a company vehicle
  • Training and development, as well as opportunities to grow within the organization

Specific Duties Include:

  • Use Company provided systems/tools (i.e. S2) to fully document, track, record, follow-up and capture all related sales activity in a timely and accurate manner. Use of the system should contribute directly to the proposal process, winning the sale, volume, territory awareness, participation, and customer satisfaction.
  • Effectively understand and use manufacturers' programs and resources to attain acceptable market share levels.
  • Sell whole-goods, parts, service and effectively promote and sell machine technology solutions to include Machine Control, telematics and machine maintenance monitoring as a customer solution.
  • Build long term relationships within their territory to maximize customer productivity and efficiency as well as company profitability.
  • Develop a keen awareness of the competition and competitive products, as well as business and industry trends.
  • Coordinate and/or conduct field demonstrations as well as operate machinery at customer work site
  • Maintain strong knowledge of used equipment values and be able to evaluate properly for trading purposes.
  • Work in conjunction with Sales Manager and the Sales Support department, responsible for follow-up and expediting of whole good orders.
  • Accountable for timely follow up on each sale to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinating and/or communicating with customers and applicable departments ensuring timely delivery.
  • Coordinate pickup and delivery of equipment as needed.
  • Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook.
  • Conduct self in the presence of customers and community so as to present a professional image of RDO Equipment Co.
  • Proactively seek and participate in available company-sponsored training, in an effort to develop and advance knowledge base and skill set.
  • Participate in all company/location driven communication efforts, including open book meetings, huddles, department meetings and other related efforts.
  • Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner.

Job Requirements:

  • Prior sales experience and/or training
  • Solid understanding of local market conditions
  • Knowledge of resale values of particular machinery a plus
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills required
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and current health card preferred
  • Ability to load and unload equipment
  • Candidates must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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AP Utilities Specialist
Salary not disclosed
Lewisville 3 days ago
Our client in the Lewisville, TX area is seeking an AP Utilities Specialist on contract basis.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following: Manage utility payments for 200-300 locations Manually entering and processing ACH payments in their ERP system Recording banking transactions and maintaining transaction records Code transactions and maintain payment tracking spreadsheets Prepare spreadsheet data for corporate accounting journal entries Maintain vendor tracking information and ensure payment accuracy and completeness Ability to show strong attention to detail, learn quickly, and work with high transaction volumes Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups) required Great Plains or manual ERP software experience preferred Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment.

This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.

Company Profile: Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries.

Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting .

Benefits Information: Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility.

Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill.

Employing the Future™
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Assistant Vice President, Investment (Technology & Consumer - Americas)
$250 +
San Francisco, CA 4 days ago
Assistant Vice President, Investment (Technology & Consumer - Americas)

Location: San Francisco, CA 94111


Travel: Requires up to 20% domestic & International travel.


Telecommuting: Up to 1 day per week.


DUTIES

  • Identify and assess investment opportunities in companies across several sub‑sectors of U.S. Tech & Consumer across private and public stages.
  • Evaluate, conduct due diligence, and execute investments.
  • Monitor the performance of portfolio companies and help to lead them into public listing or divestment.
  • Lead due diligence, financial modelling, draft of investment papers, co‑ordination of internal approval processes and finalization of legal documentation in transaction processes.
  • Establish and cultivate relationships with companies, corporate partners and other relevant institutions.
  • Develop, and coach junior members of the team.
  • Develop and renew industry/sector knowledge as well as macro and regulatory changes.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering or related field of study.
  • 3 years of experience in any job title/occupation/position involving investing in the areas of private equity, growth, or public markets.
  • Experience specified must include each of the following:
  • 3 years of experience with financial analysis to support investment decision utilizing general accounting and finance principles including Profit & Loss modeling and valuation analysis.
  • 3 years of experience with researching and explaining market events utilizing quantitative and analytical skills.
  • 3 years of experience with MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint).
  • 3 years of experience with research resources including Capital IQ and PitchBook.
  • 2 years of experience in investing in the Technology and Consumer sub‑sectors.
  • Telecommuting permitted up to 1 day per week.
  • Requires up to 20% domestic & International travel.

WORK LOCATION

101 California Street, Suite 3700, San Francisco, CA 94111


SALARY

Salary: $221,400 to $273,000/year


Hours: M-F, 40 hours/week


LEADERSHIP AND BENEFITS

Internal Referrals for this position are eligible for the Employee Referral Program.


NEAREST MARKETS

Nearest Major Market: San Francisco


Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland


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