Nurse Manager - Gastroenterology

Job Description

$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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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Position details:

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\nLocations: Syosset, Lake Success, Massapequa, and Hewlett\nSpecialty: Gastroenterology endoscopy procedural suite\n\n

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Primary responsibilities:

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

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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.

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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:

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\nBSN\nCurrent registered unrestricted NYS RN license \nCertification in (BLS)/ACLS\n3+ years of GI nursing experience OR 5+ years of nurse leadership experience\nKnowledge of The Joint commission/AAAASF accreditation requirements\n\n

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Preferred Qualifications:

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\nMSN \nCGRN Certification\nPALS (within 30 days of hire)\nProven excellent written and verbal communication skills\n\n

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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.

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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.

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

Client-provided location(s): Garden City, NY

Job ID: 5379458492

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-09-02T00:00:00