Director of Endoscopy Job Watkinsville area,Georgia USA,Nursing

Overview

At University Cancer & Blood Center, we pride ourselves on listening and providing hope, guidance, and comfort to patients and families. We seek committed professionals to join our growing, dynamic team.

Responsibilities

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; develop and execute short- and long-term strategic plans aligned with organization goals; establish, review, and update departmental policies, procedures, and evidence-based protocols.

Quality, Safety, and Regulatory Compliance:
Maintain readiness for regulatory inspections (The Joint Commission, CMS, AAAHC); ensure compliance with infection control and high-level disinfection standards; lead QAPI initiatives; monitor clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction scores; implement corrective actions.

Financial & Resource Management:
Formulate, monitor, and manage the annual operational and capital budgets; analyze variances and implement cost-containment strategies; oversee supply chain, inventory, and vendor contracts; evaluate new technologies and equipment.

Human Resource Management:
Recruit, hire, onboard, retain, and mentor staff; manage staffing grids and scheduling; foster accountability and professional growth; conduct performance evaluations and manage disciplinary actions.

Medical Staff & Interdisciplinary

Collaboration:

Partner with the Medical Director and GI physicians; collaborate with Anesthesia, Pathology, Central Sterile Processing, and Material Management; act as liaison between staff, leadership, and physicians.

Requirements

Education:

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 5 years of progressive healthcare management or supervisory experience; at least 3 years of clinical experience in an Endoscopy unit, GI Lab, or operating room setting.
Licensure &

Certifications:

Active RN license in the state of practice;
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.
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.

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