Healthcare Interior & Space Planning Specialist at Kootenai Health – Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Healthcare Interior & Space Planning Specialist

Position Summary
The Healthcare Interior & Space Planning Specialist provides comprehensive project management, planning, and design services related to space use, interior environments, and the selection, coordination, and implementation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE). This role supports strategic space planning, interior design development, inventory and data analysis, space utilization, move coordination, FFE procurement and installation, and master planning initiatives across Kootenai Health.

Responsibilities
• Leads the communication, coordination, and execution of assigned projects related to space planning, interior design, and FFE
• Collaborates with organizational leadership to support strategic initiatives involving space allocation, move planning, and interior environment improvements
• Develops interior design concepts aligned with functional, regulatory, and healing-environment standards within healthcare settings
• Conducts space planning analysis and creates layouts that optimize workflow, patient experience, and staff efficiency
• Selects, specifies, and documents finishes, furnishings, fixtures, materials, and equipment, ensuring alignment with safety, infection control, durability, and cleanability requirements for healthcare facilities
• Leads FFE procurement processes, including vendor coordination, product evaluation, documentation, budget adherence, and installation oversight
• Partners with architects, engineers, designers, builders, and internal stakeholders to ensure design concepts and FFE packages are properly executed from planning through installation
• Organizes, processes, and tracks all space, design, and FFE management requests
• Supports project managers in the execution of capital initiatives using industry-standard project management methodologies (PMBOK)
• Applies best-practice healthcare design principles and maintains awareness of evidence-based design research to support patient and staff centered outcomes
• Maintains accurate and detailed space, inventory, and FFE records within organizational systems
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Competent to meet age-specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelors degree preferred
• CHID – Certified Healthcare Interior Designer (AAHID) certification preferred
• Minimum 3 years’ related experience required
• Strong understanding of FFE specification, procurement, installation coordination, lifecycle considerations and vendor evaluation
• Knowledge of interior design principles, material/finish selection, and healthcare specific durability, cleanability, and infection-prevention standards
• Strong organizational skills for tracking space requests, move coordination, FFE inventories, and documentation

Working Conditions
• Must be able to lift and move up to 35 lbs
• Must be able to climb stairs or ladders
• Must be able to kneel, stoop or crouch
• Required to bend
• Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height
• Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
• Must be able to move or traverse with/without accommodation
• Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information
• Travel required on a regular basis to assigned work sites
• Typical equipment used in an office job

About Kootenai Health:

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
• Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.
• Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching
• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more
• Robust and interactive employee referral program
• And much more

If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!

Apply today! You can also contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org with any questions.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.