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Dallas, Texas, This position is responsible for creating and executing against a contracting & sourcing strategy for the assigned clinical and non-clinical purchased services. This includes management of day-to-day contracting activities such as drafting and negotiating contracts, monitoring contract performance, developing, evaluating managing vendor relationships and options, building relationships with stakeholders across Tenet to engage and implement contracts with end users. This position works with the legal department according to defined processes and procedures. The position manages both GPO and local contracts. In addition, Manager, Strategic Sourcing is responsible for conducting benchmarking activities, developing clear service levels, reviewing industry best practice and deep collaboration with stakeholders to achieve cost savings, increase quality, and build and maintain a competitive contracting portfolio for clinical and non-clinical purchased services. The process of managing contracts for the assigned clinical and non-clinical purchased services should at all times be aligned with the vision for the future of Supply Chain, namely, sourcing the best quality products and services at the best price, treating customers with service orientation and focusing on supply chain excellence internally. Qualifications: A Bachelorâ??s degree in any health or business area is required. A Masterâ??s degree in any health or business related area is preferred. At least 3-5 years of relevant and proven work experience in Healthcare, Finance, or Supply Chain. The role requires a deep understanding of Supply Chain functions, including, but not limited to, knowledge of GPO and local contract sourcing as well as related procedures pertaining to contracting strategies and contract management across clinical & non-clinical and purchased services sourcing. Knowledge of strategic sourcing including analyzing spend, benchmarking, reviewing industry best practice and achieving cost reduction whilst maintaining or improving quality. Supply chain experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. Required Skills: Ability to develop and execute against contracting strategies for assigned clinical and non-clinical purchased services in line with Tenetâ??s strategic vision of sourcing the best quality products and services at the best price, treating customers with service orientation and focusing on supply chain excellence internally Advanced contract drafting, negotiation and contract management skills for both GPO and local contracts Lead and manage negotiations for high complexity contract requests (Master Service Agreements (MSA), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA), Amendments, Statements of Work (SOW), Work Orders (WO)), independently, with little guidance from leadership Ability to leverage deep analytical skills to inform sourcing/contracting strategies (e.g., benchmarking, industry/market analysis, and spend analysis) Ability to develop and maintain strong vendor relationships including periodic business reviews Exceptional relationship building, interpersonal and communication skills Track record of identifying and implementing cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives (e.g., pricing, standardizing, and utilization) Support leadership in preparing ad-hoc, project based RFx presentation materials (business recommendations, savings projections) for budget owners and departmental heads including in-depth analyses Ability to adapt to change Ability to work in cross-functional teams (e.g., clinical leaders, operational leaders) Ability to manage internal customer and supplier relationships to ensure successful contract implementation and operational effectiveness Ability to participate in the formulation, development and revision to policies, procedures, and strategies related to strategic sourcing as appropriate Job: Corporate Primary Location: Dallas, Texas Facility: 979-Dallas, Texas Job Type: Full-time Shift Type: Days Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicantâ??s or employeeâ??s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Dallas, Texas, As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of Identity and Access Management projects for Tenetâ??s cybersecurity program. You will be leading projects, mapping risks and dependencies, driving execution, growing accountability and generally helping the team thrive. You'll continually improve our delivery process through a commitment to quality and impact. The role is highly cross functional, working with technical, and business teams throughout the organization. Things move fast in cybersecurity and weâ??re looking for individuals who can move just as fast, be flexible and adapt to change. To be successful, you thrive on autonomy and open work. Key Accountabilities: Make a real difference to customer security and privacy Optimize a highly organized team Lead big organizational and technical changes Develop and maintain strong working relationships with technical and non-technical teams involved with information security and privacy (Legal, Business Development, Internal Audit, Fraud, Physical Security, Networking, Systems, etc.) Scope, plan, implement and deliver security projects and programs, and collaborate with Program Managers and senior leaders to align with strategic vision and goals Drive projects cross functionally, build partnerships with other technical towers, and work proactively with business teams to ensure security objectives are met Integrate information security into organizational development and processes Ensure compliance to Information Security policy and practices Establish metrics and regular reporting mechanisms for measuring compliance and security posture Evaluate solution designs and complex business and technical requirements, and communicate inherent security risks and solutions to technical and non-technical business owners Support deep dive assessments and ad-hoc data analysis requests Deliver findings, recommendations and remediation steps for all activities Drive, mature, and improve organizational security, risk identification and remediation processes, and risk tracking mechanisms Conduct analysis of historical data to identify trends and insights Bring innovative ideas, finding better ways of engaging our customers and service owners, and solving problems Qualifications: Skills, Experience & Competencies: PMP or CSPM certification. 3 years of Technical Program Management, audit, or risk management experience in a security related industry Strong organizational skills Some technical chops to establish credibility with engineers and get stuff done quickly A proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with almost any stakeholder Familiar or interest in the following: software development lifecycle (SDLC), project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Scrum) Experience with physical access control, intrusion detection, network security management, endpoint security and architecture Ability to support vendor engagements through requests for information (RFIs) and requests for proposals (RFPs) to identify qualified technology suppliers and negotiate business terms Ability to lead projects by setting priorities, measurable objectives, cross-functional dependencies, planning, resourcing, scheduling, budgeting, implementation and subsequent monitoring with informal authority Ability to take initiative and build productive relationships across teams and organizational levels Ability to serve as a trusted consultant to internal customers and represent users and customers in every thought and interaction Excellent information organization, timeline tracking and communication skills, with attention to detail. Excellent project management, planning, analytical and interpersonal skills Experience working on cyber security, privacy, or risk management initiatives Experience in a large-scale cloud business Able to effectively communicate project concepts and elements with technical and non-technical stakeholders Ability to develop and maintain strong professional working relationships with staff, clients, partners, vendors, competitors at all organizational levels Comfortable working in a matrix environment Strong business writing skills Strong oral and presentation communications skills Self-motivated team player Well-rounded with strong analytical curiosity Highly organized with great attention to detail Strong follow-through on commitments Quickly recognize multiple solutions to a problem, evaluate and provide options Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and teach team members Maintain honesty and integrity at a high level Calm under pressure Quick to adapt to new organizational cultures Possess strong meeting facilitation skills Experience and competencies with MS Project, MS Visio, MS SharePoint and MS Office Job: Corporate Primary Location: Dallas, Texas Facility: 979-Dallas, Texas Job Type: Full-time Shift Type: Days Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicantâ??s or employeeâ??s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Orlando, Florida, Description Risk Management and Patient Safety Coordinator - AdventHealth Medical Group Location Address: 2600 Westhall, Maitland, FL Top Reasons to work at AdventHealth Medical Group Faith based & mission driven organization Central Floridaâ™s premier multi-specialty medical group Comprehensive Employee Benefits such as Educational Reimbursement CREATION Health employee wellness and lifestyle programs Positive working climate to support a work life balance   Work Hours/Shift: FT/Days   You Will Be Responsible For:   Responsible for review, investigation, and processing of Quality-Related events in the internal event report system for assigned area and identification of adverse events for purpose of reporting to the Department of Health in compliance with Florida Statutes. Manages the identification, investigation, and resolution of patient care related grievances per established patient grievance protocol. Investigates and reports to the Director of Risk Management any occurrence which has the potential to give rise to a claim, per established protocol. Facilitates the processing of significant events and Root Cause Analysis process. Analyzes significant events for development of appropriate Risk Reduction Strategies in an effort to prevent similar occurrences. Participates directly in the development of evidence-based education for employees and/or providers on pertinent Risk Management and patient safety issues as identified through tracking and trending of events and as a result of root cause analysis. Ensures Patient Safety and Risk Management activities and processes are in compliance with Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act. Utilizes knowledge of evidence-based practices and literature to develop and implement provider-based initiatives that support the Patient Safety Plan, including Executive Rounding, and Citizenship. Collaborates with PQ/PI, Compliance and Quality Improvement and Clinical Excellence Team to guide and implement risk reduction strategies and physician related quality improvement processes consistent with established safety principles. Participate in assigned medical group committees related to safety and quality of clinical care and patient experience.            Qualifications What You Will Need:   Bachelors Degree in a Healthcare related field OR Associates Degree in a Healthcare related field plus two years of experience in a healthcare related field Understand medical technology, terminology medical procedures/treatments, their usual risks, and expected outcomes Ability to build relationships, understand conflict resolution, and grievance management techniques Ability to prioritize a diverse workload and possess the ability to work under pressure and deadlines Possesses strong knowledge of Federal Legislation and State Statutes relevant to Risk Management and Patient Safety activities (i.e. PSQIA) Ability to research, prepare comprehensive reports, and recommend and implement successful strategies     Job Summary: The Risk Management and Patient Safety Coordinator (RMPSC) under the direction of the Director of Risk Management is responsible for reviewing, identifying, and reducing risks to AdventHealth Medical Group (AHMG), its providers, staff, patients, and visitors.  The RMPSC will identify and report potential adverse and compensatory events to the Director of Risk Management.  The RMPSC will participate in the implementation and coordination of assigned key Patient Safety initiatives and identified risk reduction strategies.  The RMPSC assists and collaborates with the operational directors and other AdventHealth teams to improve identified patient safety and quality issues that facilitate improvement of patient outcomes in the medical group.  The RMPSC has knowledge of rules and regulations for compliance with the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act. Participating in outstanding customer service and accepting responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.     This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Ottawa, Kansas, Description Infection Prevention Tech Rep AdventHealth Ottawa Location Address:  1301 S. Main Street, Ottawa, KS 66067 Top Reasons To Work At AdventHealth Ottawa Family friendly community Excellent cost of living Five major recreational lakes Many annual events and festivals Environment committed to patient care Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Available Day One Work Hours/Shift: Full Time Every other weekend 10:00am-6:30pm You Will Be Responsible For: Performs routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors, elevators and stairways in a clean, neat and sanitary manner. Completes work assignments in a timely manner. Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure. Uses and maintains equipment properly. Maintains patient confidentiality. Assists visitors with directions whenever requested. Qualifications What You Will Need: Less than high school or GED Job Summary: Performs routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, exam rooms, rest rooms, hallways, elevators and stairways according to procedures. Practices infection control techniques in all duties. Will be required to properly and safely use cleaning chemicals per manufacturer and department standards. Empties trash and garbage containers, replenishes supplies, and may change sheets and replenish linens. Notifies director concerning need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner and participates in regular meetings, safety training and hazard assessments. Applies all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to all assigned work. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. Attends training programs as designated and may also perform other duties & responsibilities assigned. Will also dress appropriately according to the established dress code and maintains personal hygiene. This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Altamonte Springs, Florida, Description CPOE Nurse Analyst | AdventHealth Corporate Location Address: 900 Hope Way, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 Top Reasons to Work at AdventHealth Corporate Great benefits Immediate Health Insurance Coverage Career growth and advancement potential Work Hours/Shift: Full-Time, Monday – Friday You Will Be Responsible For: Works with system leaders, Program Directors, Medical Directors, clinical leaders to formulate care quality goals and identify desired outcomes in accordance with AdventHealth Clinical’s agenda and standards of care. Identify and document current processes, to include existing ordersets or care pathways and clinical documentation by researching best practices in advance of each multidisciplinary consensus forum of subject matter experts. Understands current performance and key variances translating the analysis for the respective multidisciplinary consensus forum of subject matter experts. Facilitates development and supports the implementation of identified best practices for all related AH facilities Develops draft content, revises and maintains order sets in appropriate systems, seeking input from the multidisciplinary consensus forum of subject matter experts and the VP of Evidence Based Practice. Coordinates the preparation of materials, curation of evidence, order sets or pathways and clinical documentation in advance of each multidisciplinary consensus forum of subject matter experts as assigned. Assists clinical leadership in preparing clinical standards, pathways, educational materials, and recommendations to AdventHealth Clinical governing bodies. Identifies gaps in implementation of evidence-based medicine and provides hospital support as necessary Validates best practice documentation and order sets in the electronic medical record to assist all hospitals in meeting evidence-based practice standards and transformation of care deliverables. Serves as clinical point of contact for regulatory documentation requirements that require integration into the electronic medical record. In accordance with the maintenance review schedule for computerized provider order entry and other documentation standards, assesses the priorities of updates and ensure all maintenance reviews are completed with the supporting documentation e.g. Downtime forms. Provides continuous support and instruction for clinicians, coworkers, and others in use of appropriate software tools. Exemplifies AH Service Standards to make it easy, providing outstanding customer service for our front-line health care workers. Qualifications What You Will Need: Education and Experience Required : Bachelor’s Degree 8 years of progressive nursing experience in hospitals or post-acute/ambulatory services Minimum of two years providing IT support for an EMR which may include: experience evaluating and analyzing EMR features and functionality; developing training materials for users with various skill levels; documenting workflow design and identifying areas for improvement. Progressive clinical and administrative experience, especially development and implementation of specific clinical initiatives (i.e. project management) Licensure, Certification or Registration Required : Active Registered Nurse License (without encumbrance) Knowledge and Skills Required : Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple initiatives in a matrixed organization to accomplish the goals and objectives for each initiative. Methodically analyzes and evaluates clinical scenarios defining the issues and proposing solutions utilizing a strong nursing process knowledge. Demonstrates knowledge of quality improvement/change management techniques with the ability to lead the implementation of new models of care that will meet the anticipated objectives and goals.  Exercises sound judgment and clinical nursing critical thinking skills in the synthesis and prioritization of the work products. This includes the ability to discern when additional Executive or clinician leader support is needed. Works independently with minimal supervision on projects of moderate complexity identifying clinical order set EMR pathways that improve patient care, workflow, and successfully engages in multiple initiatives simultaneously. Demonstrates a positive, confident attitude that contributes to the overall morale of team members and builds continuity/alignment across AdventHealth. Demonstrates a supportive role in all interactions with the AdventHealth markets, remaining highly engaged, energetic and focused on deployment and the achievement of AdventHealth’s clinical goals. Assesses EMR functionality, feasibility, impact to workflow, and compliance to standards Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and work well as a team with physicians and clinical staff at all levels of the organization in a consistent professional manner. Strong computer skills in Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and other related products including EMR systems Job Summary: The CPOE Nurse Analyst is responsible for facilitating the design and supporting the implementation of evidence-based medicine deliverables across all clinical areas and sites within AdventHealth. The nurse analyst works closely with subject matter experts including physician and nurse leaders and members of the multidisciplinary clinical consensus councils to identify unwarranted care variations within AdventHealth and facilitate the collaboration of design solutions that incorporate current evidence-based practices and regulatory guidelines or practice-based evidence arising through the local hospital level. The multidisciplinary clinical councils serve as the enduring consensus forums across AdventHealth and are the vehicle used to facilitate the planning, design and deployment of evidence-based medicine and transformation of care initiatives. The CPOE Nurse Analyst serves as the integrator and facilitator for standardized clinical pathways, physician order sets, nurse protocols, clinical documentation as well as other clinical standards. AdventHealth order sets support care for all diseases, conditions based on the population of patients AdventHealth serves. The CPOE Nurse Analyst is responsible for ensuring clinical documentation standards for both physicians and nursing are embedded in the work products of these councils. The CPOE Nurse Analyst ensures order/documentation pathways are aligned/updated based on identified priority and maintained on a timely basis. The nurse analyst maintains documentation of evidence-based medicine key decisions, agendas, opportunity analysis, design documents as well as evidence-based practice literature. The CPOE Nurse Analyst works collaboratively engaging AH colleagues and physician leaders to influence and propel evidence-based medicine initiatives forward.  This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.