Value Analysis Nurse

QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice or eligibility for multistate licensure.
Minimum of 5 years of acute care nursing experience.
At least 3 years of leadership or management experience.
Experience with medical supplies, supply chain operations, value analysis, or cost-benefit evaluation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred
Operating Room (OR) or perioperative nursing experience strongly preferred.

Pediatric acute care experience preferred.

Master's degree in Nursing, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.

Professional certifications such as Certified Value Analysis Healthcare Professional (CVAHP), CNOR, CCRN, or other relevant credentials.

Experience working with Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs), vendor management, and healthcare contracting.

Core Competencies

Clinical value analysis and evidence-based decision-making

Operating room and perioperative workflow expertise

Healthcare supply chain and procurement processes

Financial analysis and cost management

Product evaluation and implementation

Cross-functional leadership and collaboration

Change management and project execution

Data analysis and performance improvement

Executive-level communication and presentation skills

Relationship building with physicians, clinicians, and operational leaders

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead value analysis projects from planning through implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and strategic initiatives.
Partner with clinical, surgical, finance, and supply chain leaders to evaluate new products, technologies, and services.
Facilitate multidisciplinary value analysis committee meetings and guide product review processes.
Analyze clinical evidence, product performance, utilization trends, and financial data to support purchasing decisions.
Coordinate product trials, evaluations, and conversions while ensuring objective and standardized assessment processes.
Identify opportunities to reduce product variation, improve standardization, and achieve cost savings without compromising patient care.
Collaborate with physicians and frontline clinicians to build consensus around product selection and utilization.
Evaluate procedural trays, kits, disposable versus reusable products, and alternative solutions for cost-effectiveness.
Partner with finance leadership to model the financial impact of proposed product and process changes.
Collaborate with risk management on product recalls and ensure timely identification and removal of affected items.
Educate clinical staff on new products, product conversions, product substitutions, and best practices for appropriate product utilization.
Stay current on evidence-based clinical literature, healthcare supply chain trends, and emerging technologies.