Clin Value Analysis Specialist-40hr-Days

About Us

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members. At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion.

Responsibilities

• Drives clinical cost reduction and better patient outcomes as the Clinical Champion of Connecticut Children's Value Analysis Program.
• Organizes and manages all Value Analysis Committees at CT Children's.
• Assesses relevant financial, clinical, operational, and evidence-based literature and appropriately assists in selecting, evaluating, monitoring, analyzing, and implementing cost-effective products, services, and processes.
• Serves as an information resource by providing data/information related to Value Analysis by investigating new or alternative products/services based on observations, product issues, high costs, requests from user groups, suppliers, Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) peer groups, or as assigned by Supply Chain Administration.
• Coordinates clinical evaluation trial activity with clinical partners. Completes Evidence-Based research by reviewing and analyzing appropriate sources of product and vendor information. Ensures criteria for measurement of clinical efficacy and outcomes have been established for each evaluation.
• Responsible for taking decisions from Value Analysis Committee(s) and facilitating the official "Roll-Out" of those decisions (new products, product conversions, standardization actions, etc.). Ensures projects are driven to completion.
• Tracks all decisions and cost savings/spend associated with decisions with a tracking tool.
• Maintains Policies and Procedures related to Product Evaluation/Value Analysis (PEVA).
• Keeps current on technology, regulatory, and operational trends in the health care industry, which may impact product utilization.
• Helps to identify appropriate product substitutions when needed (shortages, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates support for the organization's mission, values, and goals through behaviors that are consistent with Connecticut Children's STANDARDS.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• 3-5 years related experience in a pediatric facility.
• Operating Room Experience or Critical Care nursing experience preferred.
• Must have the ability to review/analyze data to drive decision-making, including using appropriate tools (Microsoft Excel, Word, etc).
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Current professional nursing license in CT required.

Skills

• Extremely organized and detail-oriented.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinking, analytical skills, problem-solving acumen, and a high level of self-motivation and ownership.
• Able to plan and think strategically.
• Values diversity and teamwork.
• Demonstrates integrity; is ethical in conduct and decision-making.
• Demonstrates initiative, creativity, and flexibility.
• Demands accountability of self and others.