Registered Nurse Value Analysis Coordinator

Northeast Georgia Health System•Gainesville, GA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Value Analysis Coordinator works with Value Analysis Teams and Supply Chain to establish work plans, goals, and objectives for meeting approved system savings targets. The role identifies, selects, and prioritizes system-wide opportunities involving value analysis, standardization, utilization, and implementation, and facilitates Value Analysis Teams in managing system projects effectively. It integrates accepted practice changes and helps ensure standards of care are maintained when standardization opportunities are implemented. The coordinator evaluates new and existing products with vendors and departments to optimize utilization, supports Supply Chain Specialists during trials and product conversions, and assists Supply Chain Buyers with backorders and time-sensitive product substitutions. The position promotes quality patient care through effective healthcare product management and identification of standardization opportunities while following facility policies, practices, and standards of care. It requires analytical ability, strong computer and project-management skills, leadership, problem solving, team building, and excellent oral and written communication. The coordinator engages clinical department operators to understand and confirm processes and product use in support of value analysis initiatives.

Requirements

Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Georgia.
Bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing.
Three years of hospital experience.
Membership in a professional organization within one month of hire.
Demonstrated project-management ability and ability to serve as a role model or mentor to partners and staff less familiar with Value Analysis and Strategic Sourcing processes.
Leadership competencies in change management, people development, and teamwork.
Expert project-management skills and working knowledge of standard work processes.
High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ERP platforms; knowledge of systems integration and use of systems for dashboarding and reporting.
Knowledge of state and federal regulatory and accrediting agency standards and guidelines for safety, quality, and billing compliance for hospital supplies and equipment.
Knowledge of sourcing and contracting processes, hospital operations, supplier management, team building, and facilitation.
Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
Commitment to teamwork and personal development.
Ability to read, write, reason, talk, use a keyboard, and drive.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds occasionally; frequent standing, walking, and kneeling/stooping/bending; occasional pushing and pulling.

Nice To Haves

Perioperative experience.
Exposure to Value Analysis.
Experience with Lawson ERP platforms.

Responsibilities

Work with Value Analysis Teams and Supply Chain to establish work plans, goals, and objectives that support approved system savings targets.
Identify, select, and prioritize system-wide value analysis, standardization, utilization, and implementation opportunities.
Facilitate Value Analysis Teams and help set team goals and priorities, track progress, identify cost-saving opportunities, and assess potential savings.
Evaluate new product requests with teams and departments; review products with vendors and departments to optimize utilization.
Assess the impact of supply cost-reduction efforts, including implemented savings and cost-per-case trends.
Coordinate with Supply Chain to optimize operational and capital supply and equipment contractual agreements.
Collaborate with Risk Management and Infection Prevention to address safety, regulatory, and epidemiological issues before product selection.
Work with appropriate committees to review and revise policies and procedures related to product changes.
Communicate proactively with direct patient-care staff and physicians and obtain feedback before product decisions are made.
Review the necessity, quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of medical products and procedures, and facilitate product discussions during Value Analysis Team meetings.
Work with Supply Chain to identify functionally equivalent products during backorders; educate and notify clinical staff of changes, monitor backorders, and ensure products are returned to use when backorders end.
Serve as a liaison for clinical and physician concerns about disposable products; investigate issues and help identify solutions, including education, in-service training, or product conversion, and follow up on outcomes.
Maintain proactive vendor communication, educate staff about vendor compliance, and monitor compliance with system policies using vendor compliance software.
Evaluate system-wide standardization needs and coordinate projects with Clinical and Supply Chain staff to support smooth transitions, minimize waste or loss, and promote fiscal responsibility.
Serve as a clinical consultant to Supply Chain staff when clinical product knowledge is needed.
Work with Logistics and departmental staff to establish effective par levels using clinical knowledge and process review.
Engage clinical department operators to understand and confirm processes and product use in support of standardization and Value Analysis initiatives.
Accept additional responsibilities as needed and perform other duties as assigned by the manager.