Nurse Manager - Gastroenterology

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

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Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Gastroenterology Endoscopy Nurse Manager to join our team in Syosset, NY . Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Endoscopy Nurse Manager will be responsible for ensuring successful day-to-day clinical operations and delivery of clinical services across the Gastroenterology sites within Optum (Legacy ProHEALTH).
The Nurse Manager will be primarily responsible for overseeing the operational efficiency and quality of GI services, including direct supervision of Registered Nurses and indirect supervision and training of clinical staff (RN, LPN, & Endotechs). The manager will lead efforts to improve quality outcomes and clinic operations in a way that contributes to an enhanced experience for staff and patients; these quality improvements include (but are not limited to) Practice, Health & Safety Assessments, and accreditation surveys. Collaborative responsibilities include building and maintaining safe policies and patient protocol to ensure efficient operations of endoscopy services.

Position details:

* Locations: Syosset, Lake Success, Massapequa, and Hewlett
* Specialty: Gastroenterology endoscopy procedural suite

Primary responsibilities:

* Fosters an effective work environment for interdisciplinary teamwork, patient satisfaction, and staff satisfaction
* Coordinates staff competency plan in collaboration with nursing education. Identifies and meets learning needs to maintain competency and respond to new clinical and management expectations
* Supervises and directs all Registered Nurses employed in the endoscopy units, inclusive of coordinating and maintaining the required competencies
* Analyzes quality data and information to identify areas for improving services and patient outcomes
* Prepares RN schedules
* Plans for unit staffing needs on a long term and short-term basis, adjusts these appropriately to maintain safe, efficient care in an effective manner
* Facilitates and ensures orientation of personnel
* Acts as a resource to staff for regulatory and policy matters
* Ensure strict adherence to Optum Practice, Health & Safety and third-party accreditor (TJC/AAAASF) policies, procedures, and standards
* Responsible for ongoing accreditation of the GI endoscopy practices; including all quality improvement, risk management, infection control, facility, and fire safety
* Oversees and participates on Performance Improvement Committee to facilitate improvement of nursing care and achievement of mission of the facility
* Ability to provide direction to others that is clear, concise and promotes efficiency throughout the clinical areas of the facility
* Ability to communicate well with patients, families, teammates, and physicians
* Recognizes legal and policy limits of individual practice
* Completes annual evaluations of assigned staff
* Develop and implement recruitment and retention programs for endoscopy clinical staff
* Performs other duties as assigned by leadership

Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum - from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:

* BSN
* Current registered unrestricted NYS RN license
* Certification in (BLS)/ACLS
* 3+ years of GI nursing experience OR 5+ years of nurse leadership experience
* Knowledge of The Joint commission/AAAASF accreditation requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

* MSN
* CGRN Certification
* PALS (within 30 days of hire)
* Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $89,900 to $160,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.