Registered Nurse Value Analysis Coordinator

nghs; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is seeking a Registered Nurse to support Value Analysis and Supply Chain initiatives. The role focuses on establishing work plans, goals, and objectives to meet system savings targets and to ensure standardization and quality of care across departments.

The incumbent will lead Value Analysis Teams, evaluate products, promote standardization, and coordinate with Vendors to optimize utilization and cost savings while upholding NGHS policies and patient safety

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Georgia with current licensure.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Minimum 3 years hospital experience; perioperative preferred.

Responsibilities

• Value Analysis: set goals and track progress for VAT teams.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities using data from teams.
• Evaluate new product requests with departments.
• Assess impact of supply cost reduction efforts and trends.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to optimize contracts.
• Collaborate with Risk Management and Infection Prevention on safety and compliance.
• Review and update policies related to product changes.
• Maintain proactive communication with care staff and physicians.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

MS Office

ERP (Lawson)

Regulatory compliance

Sourcing/Contracting

Organization/Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP Lawson

Systems integration

Job description

Job Category:

Nursing - Registered Nurse

Work Shift/Schedule:

8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary

Works in conjunction with Value Analysis Teams and Supply Chain to establish work plan, goals and objectives necessary to meet the approved system savings targets. Assists in identification, selection and prioritization of system-wide opportunities as they relate to Value Analysis standardization, utilization and implementation. Facilitate Value Analysis Teams (VAT) to most effectively manage system projects. Integrates accepted practice changes and assures that standards of care are achieved when standardization opportunities are implemented. Meets with vendors and departments to evaluate new and existing products to ensure utilization is optimized. Responsible for promoting and maintaining quality patient care through effective management of healthcare products, identification of standardization opportunities while upholding the facilities policies, practices and standards of care ultimately resulting in improved clinical and financial outcomes. Provides support to SCM Specialists during VAT trials and product conversions. Provides support to SCM Buyers for backorder and situations requiring time sensitive product substitution. Carries out all directives issued by Manager of Value Analysis on a consistent basis to properly manage the needs of NGHS and affiliates. Position requires demonstrated analytical experience and strong personal computer, project management, leadership, problem solving and team building skills. Should possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Engages with operators within the clinical departments for visual and physical understanding/confirmation of processes and product use to support standardization and Value Analysis initiatives.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Licensure or other certifications: Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia. Professional organization membership within one (1) month of hire into the role.

Educational Requirements: Bachelors Degree - Registered Nurse

Minimum Experience: T hree (3) years hospital experience, preferably with perioperative experience and exposure to Value Analysis

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to Project Manage and be a role model/ mentor to partners and other staff members less familiar with the Value Analysis and other Strategic Sourcing processes
• Leadership competencies in change management, people development and teamwork
• Expert project management skills with a working knowledge of standard work processes
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications, ERP platforms (Lawson preferred) and systems integration as well as the utilization of these 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
• Knowledgeable in sourcing/contracting processes, hospital operations, supplier management, team building and facilitation
• Organized and detail oriented. Able to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Demonstrates strong commitment to both teamwork and personal development
• Strong project management skills with emphasis on people development

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Value Analysis. Assist in setting goals and priorities for the teams and tracking progress.
• Bring cost-saving opportunities to the teams based on available data and assist in evaluating potential savings opportunities suggested within the teams.
• Work with teams and departments to evaluate new product requests.
• Provide periodic assessments of the overall impact of supply cost reduction efforts, including implemented savings and cost per case trends.
• Coordinate efforts with the Supply Chain team to optimize operational and capital supply and equipment contractual agreements.
• Collaborate with Risk Management and Infection Prevention to assure that all safety, regulatory and epidemiological issues are addressed prior to selection.
• Work in conjunction with the appropriate committees to review and revise policies and procedures relative to product changes.
• Maintain proactive communication and interact with direct patient care staff and physicians to ensure appropriate feedback is received before product decisions are made.
• Utilization Review of necessity, quality, effectiveness and efficiency of medical products and procedures where products are used.
• Facilitates discussion and review of products during Value Analysis Team meetings.

Product Back Order Substitution and Discontinuation

• Work with Supply Chain staff to find a functionally equivalent product.
• Work with Clinical staff to ed