Central Supply Director Entry Level Position

Life Care Center of Elkhorn•Elkhorn, NE

11d

About The Position

The Central Supply Director ensures appropriate supplies and equipment are available for the Nursing department to support optimal patient care at the best pricing, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role orders and manages supplies and equipment, maintains inventory, coordinates facility apparel, and works with vendors and interdisciplinary teams. The position requires dependable attendance, customer service, sound judgment, and the ability to perform physical tasks during working hours.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to minimize supply waste and prevent misuse of equipment.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of practices and procedures, and laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
Ability to implement and interpret departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Proficiency in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to company policies, harassment and compliance procedures, and Life Care’s Code of Conduct.
Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical technology.

Responsibilities

Order supplies and equipment required by nursing staff, with management approval.
Store inventory neatly and orderly to prevent expiration and contamination.
Perform weekly and monthly cycle counts to maintain inventory levels.
Receive, label, stock, and distribute supplies from vendors.
Coordinate facility apparel orders and returns.
Stay current with vendor lists and buying groups.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist with patient evacuation.
Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Follow applicable laws, regulations, Life Care standards, and company policies and procedures.
Maintain professional relationships with associates and vendors and protect confidential information.
Complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.