RN-Nurse Manager

The Center for GI Health; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

US Digestive Health in Altoona, PA, seeks a Nurse Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of the ambulatory surgery center, directing patient care, overseeing nursing staff, scheduling, training, and evaluations.

This full-time role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. A BSN is preferred, with an active RN license and BLS/ACLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program; RN licensure required.
• Current BLS/ACLS certification.
• Minimum two years nursing experience in ambulatory care with at least two years in supervision.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care in ambulatory setting and provide nursing supervision.
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and staff orientation/evaluations.
• Oversee quality improvement, infection control, safety, and risk management programs.
• Collaborate with leadership and medical staff on policy and budgeting.
• Assist in credentialing processes and regulatory readiness.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

BSN preferred

RN Licensure

BLS/ACLS certification

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Summary/Objective

The Nurse Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the ambulatory surgery center by directing patient care in the ambulatory setting, managing nursing staff, scheduling, training, and evaluations. The Nurse Manager oversees quality improvement, safety, infection control, and compliance programs, while collaborating with leadership and providers to meet patient needs. This role also supports policy development, budgeting, staff education, regulatory readiness, and equipment management, while maintaining professionalism within the center.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for direction of patient care in the ambulatory care setting.
• Provide direction, coordination, and evaluation of nursing care.
• Manages and supervises staff members.
• Manage daily staffing schedules.
• Provide orientation for new staff members.
• Completion of evaluations for staff members yearly.
• Designate authority to another staff member (RN) to uphold all policies and procedures when nurse manager is unavailable.
• Participate, with governing board, in the credentialing of physicians, anesthesia providers, and nursing staff, as indicated.
• Consults with staff, physicians, medical director, and administrative director on nursing problems and interpretation of facility policies to ensure patient needs are met.
• Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in quality improvement activities.
• Manage the infection control program, emergency preparedness program, safety program, and quality assurance/risk management program.
• Oversee the purchase and maintenance of endoscopy equipment and supplies.
• Assist in the establishment of policies, procedures, and standards for the ambulatory surgery center based on current CMS, DOH, and accreditation bodies.
• Prepare for and participate in inspections and surveys.
• Coordinate continuing education activities required for competency of staff.
• Assists in formulating budget.
• Maintains professionalism within the center.

Competencies

• Possesses the ability to deal tactfully and effectively with patient and their families, other employees, and physicians
• Strong people skills
• High level of telephone skills with good communication ability

Supervisory Responsibility

This role does have supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment

This position operates in a gastroenterology ambulatory surgery center.

Physical Demands

• Full range of body motion. Manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination
• Normal color perception and corrected visual acuity
• Involvement with management of information concerning physician, staff, hospital personnel, and patients. Occasional high stress work may require dealing with angry, demanding patients and/or personnel
• Moderate periods of sitting, walking, standing, lifting and computer use.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, with an 8-hour shift Monday through Friday. No weekends are required.

Travel

Some travel may be required depending on location.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer

AAP/EEO Statement

US Digestive Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. USDH does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities vary dependent on job location.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing, prefer BSN
• Current State Registered Nurse Licensure
• Current BLS/ACLS certification
• Minimum of two years nursing experience in an ambulatory care setting and a minimum of two years supervisory experience