RN Clinical Resource Leader- Materials Management

Clinical Resource Leader - RN

The Clinical Resource Leader - RN has delegated responsibility for our standard methodology for product evaluations and clinician engagement utilizing quality and clinical evidence criteria. The individual combines a business case (financial benefits) and clinical analysis (qualitative benefits) to drive informed decisions about product efficacy, safety, and cost which result in an optimal formulary. This value analysis process always encompasses supply items; however, could extend to purchased services, capital equipment, service agreements, professional services, and all other goods and services which require the execution of a signed contract. This individual collaborates with key internal departments across the network such as purchasing, finance, accounts payable, and legal affairs, as well as all end user departments to review their business needs and translate them into an optimal formulary.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Margins on Medicare Patient Care Services value analysis team to implement targeted annual cost savings goals with a focus on reducing the number of SKUs by standardization, increase product quality, evaluate processes and introduction of new products.
• Uses the following software to provide analytics: Lawson, MS Excel, ECRI Benchmark Data. Uses the following software to communicate effectively with peers, senior leadership, vendors, etc: MS Office.
• Understands and manages RepTrax (Vendor Management Software) to ensure Vendors are compliant with policy and procedures.
• Facilitates and / or participates in the implementation of all MedAssets cost savings initiatives.
• Meets with and manages vendor relationship on product selection for our healthcare organization to include engaging appropriate internal stakeholders in arriving at the best clinical outcome for our patients and communities served.
• Serves as the corporate conduit for all clinically based supply chain decisions on products with a goal to facilitate the standardization of products used in patient care in both acute and non-acute facilities.
• Monitors utilization and identifies waste in clinical supply chain.
• Maintains and communicates financial and performance measurements as gauge of standardization/utilization success.
• Actively participates, communicates and educates (works with unit-specific educators) all affected departments, physicians, and medical management personnel regarding product and procedure changes.
• Collaborate with physicians in identifying and implementing improvements and standardization.
• Promotes effective working relations and works closely with our MedAssets Client Management resource to facilitate Baptist Health Care's and MedAsset's guaranteed savings goals and objectives.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Associates Degree Nursing Required or
• Technical Diploma/Certificate Nursing Required

Minimum Work Experience

• 5 years clinical experience Required
• 2 years work experience conducting product evaluation, cost-benefit analysis and financial feasibility studies or similar work. Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse Licensed State of Florida or eligible compact state Upon Hire Required

About Us

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse