Job Description:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
1. Operational Excellence & Strategic Leadership
- Direct daily operations of the endoscopy unit, including pre-op, procedure rooms, and post-op recovery.
- Optimize patient scheduling, room turnover, and workflow efficiency to maximize department capacity.
- Develop and execute short- and long-term strategic plans aligned with organization goals.
- Establish, review, and update departmental policies, procedures, and evidence-based protocols.
2. Quality, Safety, and Regulatory Compliance
- Maintain full readiness for regulatory inspections (e.g., The Joint Commission, CMS, AAAHC).
- Oversee strict compliance with infection control and high-level disinfection (HLD) standards for scopes.
- Lead departmental Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
- Monitor clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction scores, and implement corrective actions as needed.
3. Financial & Resource Management
- Formulate, monitor, and manage the annual operational and capital budgets.
- Analyze financial variances and implement cost-containment strategies without compromising care.
- Oversee supply chain management, inventory levels, and specialized vendor contracts.
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies, equipment, and instrument purchases.
4. Human Resource Management
- Recruit, hire, onboard, retain, and mentor clinical and administrative personnel.
- Manage staffing grids, scheduling, and productivity metrics to align with patient volume.
- Foster a culture of accountability, open communication, safety, and professional growth.
- Conduct annual performance evaluations and manage disciplinary actions when necessary.
5. Medical Staff & Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Partner with the Medical Director of Endoscopy and GI physicians to align clinical practices.
- Collaborate with Anesthesia, Pathology, Central Sterile Processing, and Material Management.
- Act as the primary liaison between department staff, executive leadership, and physicians.
Requirements:
Education
- Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.
- Preferred: Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN), Healthcare Administration (MHA), or Business (MBA).
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive healthcare management or supervisory experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in an Endoscopy Unit, GI Lab, or Surgical/OR setting.
Licensure & Certifications
- Required: Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
- Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
- Preferred: Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse (CGRN) or Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR).
Skills & Core Competencies
- Deep knowledge of SGNA, ASGE, AORN, and AMMI standards for endoscope reprocessing.
- Strong financial acumen with proven experience managing P&L and capital equipment requests.
- Exceptional leadership, conflict resolution, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and data-driven quality tracking software.
