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Penn State Health - Penn State Health Corporation

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8:00a - 5:00p
Recruiter Contact: Garrett Kieffer at gkieffer@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

**Hybrid Position**

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for working with Clinical teams across Penn State Health and Supply Chain Departments to ensure that the strategic vision of the organization is supported through evidence-evaluation of clinical supply, contract compliance, standardization, and supply cost containment. Enhances the direct involvement of clinical staff in the value analysis process in order to improve the outcomes of product selection and implementation by increasing participation of clinical leaders and staff. Evaluates the clinical and financial benefits from strategic sourcing initiatives, new products, and trials. Supports backorder and patient safety incident resolution with identification and recommendation of clinically acceptable alternatives. Leverages the culture of continuous improvement to enhance and develop the value analysis program. The individual will work collaboratively with physicians, clinicians, health system leadership, vendors, and other key leaders and stakeholders at Penn State Health.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The percentage of time spent performing essential functions is 95%. Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties: 

• Investigates new or alternative products / services based on observations, clinical effectiveness research, quality and cost. 
• Conducts evidenced based research on each product being evaluated and presents findings in a clear concise fashion. Product reviews to include but not limited to: Evidence Based Practice Research, Financial Implications, FDA Disposition, Infection Control Implications and Capital Implications. 
• Supports education and training required for new product introduction and conversions. Identifies opportunities for cost savings related to improved product, service and process standardization and utilization that either improves or maintains patient care.
• Develops and maintains professional working relationships; utilizes networking and teambuilding skills to accomplish goals and meet customer and team needs.
• Support / lead Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) projects and is supportive of GPO contracts and processes. 
• Facilitates and coordinates agenda for Clinical Quality Value Analysis teams. 
• Supports backorder management through the identification of alternative, safe, clinically equivalent products. 
• Strong understanding of project management, lean concepts, and process improvement activities and tools. 
• Perform financial analysis by measuring, monitoring, and analyzing usage and expenditures. 
• Provides benchmarking expertise and information. 
• Makes decisions on emergent issues expeditiously, while considering needs of various stakeholders. 
• Ensures that products, services and systems selected comply with established hospital policies and procedures and end user requirements. 
• Ensures that all product, service, trials and evaluations are unbiased and conducted in a professional manner. Develops and distributes launch brief packages inclusive of communications, required conversion product crosswalks, required training/education, in-service documentation, and implementation checklists, as appropriate. 
•  Designs, implements and ensures compliance with protocols for the optimal, standardized use of selected products, services and processes in collaboration with appropriate department managers 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Bachelor?s degree in nursing or equivalent experience required 
• Three (3) years of nursing experience 
• Currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Previous experience as a skilled facilitator 
• Lean certified; Kaizen event leader, green belt, or black belt 

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

For more information: https://this.pennstatehealth.org/#thisIsPennStateHealth

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

For a full list with more detailed information: https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH CORPORATION?

There are many ways to make an impact with one of the leading research, teaching, and clinical healthcare systems in the country. Through a combination of operational, corporate, clinical, and nonclinical roles, we are advancing excellence and innovation in health care together as one team. As Penn State Health continues to evolve for the future, we are committed to hiring dedicated employees who are passionate about delivering the best possible support across our entire integrated health system. 

Within Penn State Health?s Shared Services Entity, we encourage our employees at every turn to continue their education and advancement. Numerous opportunities are available for professional development and career growth. 

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE?LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence ? that?s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That?s all you.

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

Union: Non Bargained

About Penn State Health

At Penn State Hershey, our mission is to enhance the quality of life and serve our community through improved health, the education of health professionals, and the discovery of knowledge. For us, service excellence is not only for our patients but also our employees. It means valuing each and every employee.

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