Nursing Support Specialist, Nursing Administration, FT, Day

Prisma Health•Simpsonville, SC

13d

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 clinical-area operations and is responsible for data collection, inventory, and equipment repair records. Serves as a resource to managers for tracking expenditures, reducing costs, and identifying budget discrepancies. Collaborates with Finance, Supply Chain Management, IT, and Engineering to ensure proper supply and expense management in the assigned department. Assists with programs and projects supporting the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Nursing Services and participates in assigned meetings and committees. Supports unit operations, equipment and supply management, budget monitoring, cost containment, and administrative and clerical tasks across multiple units. May assist with timekeeping, staffing schedules, and staffing coverage. Performs other duties as assigned.

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 that support the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Nursing Services.
Participate in meetings and committees as assigned.
Provide nursing unit personnel with information related to indirect patient care services, including supplies, manuals, and equipment.
Facilitate nursing unit operations by liaising with other hospital departments.
Coordinate maintenance of a safe, clean, and functional physical environment in assigned units in accordance with regulatory standards.
Monitor equipment function, initiate repair requests, coordinate equipment recalls, and identify needs for new capital equipment.
Order, purchase, stock, and inventory equipment and supplies.
Ensure staff are aware of recalls and back orders.
Research and compile information on 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 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.
May assist with timekeeping, staffing schedules, and staffing coverage.
Perform other duties as assigned.