Nursing Support Specialist, Nursing Administration, FT, Day

Prisma Health•Simpsonville, SC

11d

About The Position

Works in collaboration with Nurse Managers and under the general direction of a Nursing Director or Chief Nursing Officer to provide administrative support for multiple acute care nursing units and service lines in accordance with established standards and practices. Supports daily operations of the clinical area and is responsible for data collection and records relating to supplies and equipment, including inventory and repairs. Serves as a resource to managers in tracking expenditures, reducing costs, and identifying budget discrepancies. Collaborates with Finance, Supply Chain Management, IT, and Engineering to support appropriate supply and expense management in the assigned department. The role supports nursing unit operations by providing information and assistance related to indirect patient care services, coordinating with other hospital departments, helping maintain a safe and functional physical environment, monitoring equipment, and managing supplies and inventory. It also assists with equipment and supply budgeting, expense monitoring, cost containment, and administrative and clerical tasks for multiple units. This is a non-management role reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

Two years of related work experience.
Computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and data entry.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field of study preferred.
Experience in a healthcare business environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing or participate in programs and projects supporting the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Nursing Services.
Participate in assigned meetings and committees.
Provide nursing unit personnel with information about indirect patient care services, including supplies, manuals, and equipment.
Facilitate unit operations by liaising with other hospital departments as appropriate.
Coordinate maintenance of a safe, clean, and functional physical environment in accordance with regulatory standards.
Monitor equipment function and initiate repair requests or coordinate equipment recalls.
Identify needs for new capital equipment.
Order, purchase, stock, and inventory equipment and supplies.
Ensure staff are aware of recalls, back orders, and related updates.
Research and compile information on new equipment and supplies.
Work with materials management to resolve problems and issues.
Identify process improvement opportunities and participate in ongoing improvement activities.
Participate in preparing and monitoring multiple unit budgets for equipment and supplies.
Prepare capital budget requests and order approved capital items.
Help maintain supply and inventory budgets for fiscal control.
Monitor supplies, identify trends, and initiate cost-containment measures as appropriate.
Provide financial information related to expense budgets and flex variance reports.
Provide administrative and clerical support for multiple unit operations, including data entry, filing, meeting minutes, and preparation of evaluation or new-hire interview packets.
Assist with timekeeping, staffing schedules, or staffing coverage as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.