Preference Card Program Mgr PD

Summary:

The Preference Card Program Manager is responsible for driving system-wide standardization, optimization, and governance of surgical preference cards across all surgical sites. This role leads to the implementation of recommendations from clinical improvement collaboratives (such as Vizient), ensures alignment with clinical workflows, and supports supply chain and informatics integration. A critical component of this position involves change management; guiding stakeholders through system transitions, standardizing processes, and ensuring sustainable adoption through communication, education, and engagement.

Responsibilities:

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

Governance Implementation & Standardization

Lead the implementation of Vizient workgroup recommendations to establish standardized, system-level preference card governance.

Defining and enforcing governance structures, roles, review cycles, and escalation pathways to ensure consistency across surgical sites.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Partner with IS/IT, clinical informatics, surgeons, OR leadership, and supply chain to align the procedure dictionary, preference cards, and clinical workflows.

Facilitate collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to guide effective decision-making and process alignment.

Surgical Procedure Dictionary Optimization

Oversee a comprehensive review of the surgical procedure dictionary in partnership with perioperative stakeholders.

Eliminate redundancies, standardize nomenclature, and ensure accurate linkage to preference cards and clinical documentation.

Preference Card Review & Optimization

Lead system-wide analysis of existing preference cards to identify outdated content, inefficiencies, and clinical variation.

Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and SPD teams to revise and standardize content based on best practices and clinical accuracy.

Supply & Equipment Accuracy

Ensure accurate documentation of surgical equipment, set requirements, positioning devices, implants, and specialty supplies within each preference card.

Coordinate with SPD and supply chain to maintain alignment between preference cards and inventory management systems.

Data Integrity & Usability

Enhance the usability, accuracy, and data structure of preference cards for improved case preparation, cost control, and supply chain integration.

Utilize data analytics to track usage, variation, and compliance with standardized practices.

Change Management & Training

Develop and execute a comprehensive change management plan, including communication, stakeholder engagement, and resistance mitigation.

Deliver clear and tailored communication to all stakeholders and coordinate training to support the adoption of new systems and workflows.

Monitor post-implementation feedback and adapt strategies to support continuous improvement.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Other information:

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, Clinical Informatics, or a related field

Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications.

The current, active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required and certification in perioperative nursing (e.g., CNOR) is a plus.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 15 years of direct experience in surgical preference card management, optimization, or governance

At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in operating room (OR) management or perioperative services

Deep understanding of surgical workflows, perioperative systems, and the intersection of clinical and operational data

Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-level process improvement or clinical standardization initiatives

Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Strong analytical mindset and project execution capability

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Rhode Island Hospital, USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Per Diem

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union