What are the responsibilities and job description for the Central Supply Director position at Columbine Manor Care Center?
Position Summary
The Central Supply Director ensures that appropriate supplies and equipment are available for the Nursing department in order to reach optimal patient care at the best pricing in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Knowledge of medical technology preferred
Specific Job Requirements
- Minimize waste of supplies and misuse of equipment
- Basic computer skills
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
- Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
- Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions
- Order all supplies and equipment required by nursing staff with approval from management
- Store inventory in an orderly, neat fashion to prevent expiration and contamination
- Perform weekly and monthly cycle counts to ensure inventory levels are maintained
- Receive, label, stock, and distribute supplies from vendors
- Serve as facility apparel coordinator (orders and returns of uniforms)
- Stay current with vendor lists and buying groups
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
- Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
- Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
An Equal Opportunity Employer
