Nursing Support Specialist

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

About The Position

The Nursing Support Specialist works in collaboration with Nurse Managers and under the general direction of a Nursing Director, Associate CNO, or Regional CNO to provide administrative support for designated acute care nursing units and service lines. The role supports daily clinical-area operations and manages data collection, inventory, and equipment repair records. It also helps managers track expenditures, reduce costs, and identify budget discrepancies, while collaborating with Finance, Supply Chain Management, IT, and Engineering to support appropriate supply and expense management. The role serves as a resource for nursing unit personnel on indirect patient-care services, coordinates with other hospital departments, and helps maintain a safe, clean, functional environment in accordance with regulatory standards. It monitors equipment, coordinates repair requests and recalls, manages supplies and equipment, and contributes to process improvement. Financial duties include assisting with budgets, capital requests, cost containment, inventory control, and expense reporting. The position also provides administrative and clerical support and may assist with timekeeping, staffing schedules, and coverage.

Requirements

Associate's degree in business or a related field.
Two years of experience in a similar role performing related functions, such as inventory management of supplies and equipment and/or budget monitoring.
Alternatively, a high school diploma or GED and three years of similar related experience will be accepted in lieu of the associate's degree.
No licenses are required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a healthcare business environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing unit personnel with information about indirect patient-care services, including supplies, manuals, and equipment.
Facilitate unit operations by serving as a liaison to other hospital departments.
Coordinate maintenance of a safe, clean, and functional physical environment in accordance with regulatory standards.
Monitor equipment function, initiate repair requests, coordinate recalls, and identify needs for new capital.
Manage ordering, purchasing, stocking, and inventory of equipment and supplies as appropriate.
Ensure staff are aware of recalls and backorders.
Research and compile information about new equipment and supplies.
Work with Materials Management to resolve problems and issues.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and participate in ongoing improvement activities.
Participate in preparation and monitoring of equipment and supply budgets for assigned areas.
Prepare capital budget requests and order approved capital items.
Assist with fiscal control of supplies and inventory, monitor supply use, identify trends, and initiate cost-containment initiatives as appropriate.
Provide financial information related to expense budget reports.
Assist in or participate in programs and projects supporting the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Nursing Services.
Provide administrative and clerical support for unit operations, including data entry, filing, meeting minutes, and preparing evaluation or new-hire interview packets.
May assist with timekeeping, staffing schedules, and staffing coverage.