Registered Nurse, Quality Manager Gastroenterology

UnitedHealth Group•Massapequa, NY

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Optum NY is seeking a Registered Nurse Manager Gastroenterology to join their team in Lake Success, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization focused on improving healthcare. The Nurse Manager will oversee 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, contributing to an enhanced experience for staff and patients. This includes Practice, Health & Safety Assessments, and accreditation surveys. Collaborative responsibilities involve building and maintaining safe policies and patient protocols to ensure efficient operations of endoscopy services. Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical, Crystal Run Healthcare and ProHealth Care, combining resources and services across the care continuum. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ provides patient-focused medical care. You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and provide development opportunities.

Requirements

BSN
Nursing Leadership experience
BLS/ACLS certification - Required within the first 6 months of employment
Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

PACU/OR and/or ambulatory care nursing experience
Knowledge of and experienced with accreditation preferred (examples include but are not limited to Joint Commission accreditation, AAAHC accreditation, Quad A accreditation)

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
Recognizes legal and policy limits of individual practice.
Completes annual evaluations of assigned staff.