Value Analysis Manager (RN) - Clinical Cost Optimizer

trumed; United States; On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, MO, seeks a Manager Value Analyst RN to lead value analysis initiatives within Corporate Purchasing. The role focuses on standardizing products, optimizing clinical utilization, and reducing costs while supporting patient care quality.

You will collaborate with UH clinicians and the Materials Management team to drive cost-effective decisions, manage multiple projects, and guide negotiations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Health Administration, Nursing, Pharmacy or allied health.
• RN degree from an accredited institution.
• RN license in Missouri, active status.
• 3–5 years value analysis/clinical/hospital leadership experience preferred.
• Broad understanding of clinical practices, safety and quality issues.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and monitor progress.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; presentation skills.
• Experience in negotiations, problem resolution and conflict management.

Responsibilities

• Identify supply chain costs through product standardization and optimizing clinical product utilization.
• Reduce acquisition costs on medical/surgical products, services and equipment.
• Act as a resource between Materials Management and UH clinicians to improve patient care cost-effectively.
• Facilitate team-based value analysis processes in collaboration with Corporate Director Materials Management, Contract Manager and Negotiators.
• Focus on high-cost, supply-intense areas such as acute care nursing, perioperative services, cardiology, and diagnostic imaging.

Skills

Value analysis

Project management

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Health Administration/Nursing/Pharmacy or allied health

RN degree from an accredited institution

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, MO, seeks a Manager Value Analyst RN to lead value analysis initiatives within Corporate Purchasing. The role focuses on standardizing products, optimizing clinical utilization, and reducing costs while supporting patient care quality.

You will collaborate with UH clinicians and the Materials Management team to drive cost-effective decisions, manage multiple projects, and guide negotiations.