Job Summary and Responsibilities
Job Summary:
National supply chain contracts must be implemented at the local level. This position will be responsible for planning, implementing, maintaining, and evaluating identified critical high volume supplies used within the critical supply areas. The critical supply areas include, but not limited to the OR, Cath Lab, GI Lab, and Radiology and general supplies house wide as indicated.
Core Duties:
Works collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders on local and system-wide savings implementations to ensure achievement of hospital and CHI National goals
Acts as a liaison between end users and the national supply chain leadership
Communicates national savings initiatives to local clinicians
Responsible for procurement of new products and technologies that are based within contracting
Coordinates trial and evaluation projects for national initiatives and new product requests
Collaborates with physicians and clinicians and all department leaders as necessary
Monitors the vendor credentialing system for functionality, and serves as administrator to add policy, and restrict access if necessary
Creatively suggests new savings opportunities for local facilities
Participates in the local standing clinical meetings for optimum communication opportunity
Responsible for contract exception requests and directing individuals as appropriate.
Core Expectations:
Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit
Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve
Working together as a team to achieve our goals
Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback
Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve
Using our resources wisely
Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of our organization.
Core Behaviors:
Integrity & Character - exhibits high standards of personal conduct by engaging in ethical decision-making, honoring commitments, communicating openly/honestly, and living our values.
Spirituality - gives evidence that she/he finds a higher meaning in work and demonstrates caring for others in body, mind, and spirit
Performance - creates a clear line of sight between strategic priorities and individual goals, monitors progress, provides accurate and timely feedback, and recognizes contributions.
Communications - communicates clarity of purpose and direction in a manner that energizes, and fosters commitment; provides ongoing encouragement as well as information vital to success
Collaboration & Teamwork - seeks out and values diversity in people and perspectives; manages conflict in a manner that improves results and relationships; acts in the best interest of all of our organization's stakeholders
Caring & Service - Consistently treats others with respect; holds team accountable to high service standards; appropriately involves others in decisions impacting them
Learning & Growth - Regularly invests time in developing, and coaching others; energizes team innovate, to continuously improve processes, and share knowledge across the organization
Future Focus - Actively seeks opportunity for growth consistent with the organization's Mission, Vision, Values
Change Leadership - Gains a willing commitment to change, and assists others in coping with ongoing pace of change
Achieving Results - Holds self and team members accountable for people, performance, quality and growth outcomes
Initiative: Takes prompt action to accomplish objectives, goes beyond what is required, seeks to resolve problems without being asked.
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
A Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in nursing from a four year college or university is required; master's in business or nursing preferred
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of clinical leadership experience is required, preferably with some surgical experience, OR
If no degree, minimum of 5 years of related leadership experience OR;
Master's degree in business or nursing preferred.
Experience presenting information and responding to questions required
Intermediate user of Word, Excel and Powerpoint required.
Experience with supply chain processes and inventory control procedures preferred
Skills and Abilities:
Able to function independently and prepare accountability statements monthly
Creatively make improvements to processes based on experience
Demonstrates the Core values of Catholic Health Initiatives
Possesses strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing requirements.
Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to sensitive inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication using original or innovative techniques or styles. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to senior management.
Math Ability: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Computer Skills: Must be proficient in Microsoft Office software, including Outlook and Excel. Must also be able to use vendor-based Internet software and have previous experience with databases.
Where You'll Work
Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.
Pay Range
$49.78 - $74.05 /hour
We are an equal opportunity employer.
