Nurse Program Manager - Value Analysis

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. Duke Nursing Highlights: Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses. Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification. Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle! Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility) This Position Offers Relocation Assistance!!!!! Pay Target: G2 Job Code: 5065 FLSA: Exempt (E) Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days remote, 1 day onsite at Trent Hall/DUH, 1 day "float" between Regional, Raleigh, and Duke University Hospital). Reports To: AVP, DUHS Value Analysis Priority Service Line: Heart / Cath Lab / EP Job Purpose Leads Supply Chain Management efforts related to the introduction of new clinical products into the Duke University Health System (DUHS). Coordinates with Supply Chain and clinical staff to identify substitute products, ensuring acceptable medical/surgical supplies are available to medical staff at all times. Leads Standardization Teams to decrease product use variation and costs through the development of consensus supply utilization programs and initiatives. Provides supportive consultation and leadership to DUHS in the procurement and use of medical products and surgical supplies. Responsible for developing and leading cross-functional teams involved in the investigation and evaluation of new and/or existing medical/surgical products. Receives and processes all new medical/surgical product requests.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience.
Current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina is required.
BLS certification required.
Strong knowledge of clinical materials and equipment; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel/Spreadsheets); ability to manage schedules and supervision; excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business (MBA), Health Administration (MHA), or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in a clinical setting (Heart/Cath Lab/EP preferred).
Previous management or leadership experience is highly preferred.
Previous experience in Supply Chain Management or Value Analysis within a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Leads Supply Chain Management efforts related to the introduction of new clinical products into the DUHS.
Coordinates with Supply Chain and clinical staff to identify substitute products, ensuring medical/surgical supplies are available to hospital staff at all times.
Leads Standardization Teams to reduce product variation and costs through consensus-based utilization programs.
Provides consultation and leadership regarding the procurement and use of medical products and surgical supplies.
Develops and leads cross-functional teams to investigate and evaluate new or existing products.
Develops communication and implementation plans to ensure the smooth introduction of new products into the health system.
Maintains Product Roadmaps for key suppliers to ensure clinical staff have access to information on future clinical technologies.
Acts as the primary liaison between Supply Chain Management and medical staff regarding substitute supplies, vendor changes, and new product introductions.
Assesses and validates that product/procedure standardization processes reach completion; develops reporting mechanisms to track annualized cost savings.
Analyzes and communicates cost-saving opportunities to designated departments, committee members, and managers.
Facilitates the procurement of evaluation products. Ensures evaluation products are sufficiently stocked in appropriate units and that evaluation forms are completed accurately.
Coordinates with Supply Chain Management staff to follow contract review processes, ensuring compliance and optimal pricing.
Educates physicians, nurses, and other hospital personnel on inventory control principles and Supply Chain Management practices.
Attends annual hospital and departmental fire/safety and infection control training; maintains current knowledge of safety procedures.
Performs in accordance with DUHS competencies and behaviors.
Performs other duties as assigned.