Hospital - GI/Endoscopy RN Manager

The Hospital GI/Endoscopy RN Manager provides clinical and operational leadership for hospital-based gastroenterology and endoscopy services. Provides direct oversight of Registered Nurses and GI/Endoscopy technical staff and is accountable for staffing, workforce development, clinical operations, equipment and supplies, financial performance, quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and patient care coordination. Ensures safe, efficient, and patient-centered delivery of diagnostic, therapeutic, and advanced endoscopic procedures and promotes effective collaboration among gastroenterologists, anesthesia providers, nursing, technical staff, and other hospital departments.

• Oversees patient care operations for hospital-based gastroenterology and endoscopy services, ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient, high-quality, patient-centered care and coordination of diagnostic, therapeutic, and advanced endoscopic services.
• Provides leadership and direct operational oversight for Registered Nurses and GI/Endoscopy Technicians, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care and coordination of advanced endoscopic services.
• Promotes staff competency and professional development in procedural workflow and related areas aligned with the technical competencies and responsibilities established for the Endoscopic GI Technician role.
• Ensures departmental readiness for scheduled and emergent diagnostic, therapeutic, and advanced endoscopic procedures represented within the existing Endoscopic GI Technician scope.
• Oversees the safe and effective use of GI/endoscopy equipment, specialized procedural technology, and other equipment utilized by the department.
• Provides managerial oversight of endoscope and instrument reprocessing and infection prevention practices, in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, manufacturers' instructions for use, and infection prevention standards.
• Develops staffing plans and manages workforce utilization based on procedural volume, patient acuity, procedure complexity, workload, productivity expectations, and department needs; monitors staffing effectiveness.
• Manages department-specific performance standards and key performance indicators (KPIs). Provides feedback and implements corrective action or improvement strategies as appropriate.
• Evaluates patient care delivery,workflows, andprocesses and manages continuous quality and performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensures departmental compliance and ongoing readiness for regulatory and accreditation requirements, institutional, divisional, and unit-based policies, and procedures; conducts and/or participates in readiness audits, assesses compliance with applicable standards, identifies opportunities for improvement, and maintains knowledge of requirements governing clinical and procedural services.
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing, technical staff, interdisciplinary teams, and organizational leadership to support department operations, resolve issues, communicate findings, and improvement opportunities to ensure resources and processes support GI/endoscopy services.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of concepts, practices, policies, and standards related to hospital-based gastroenterology/endoscopy nursing and procedural services.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in gastroenterology/endoscopy, program development, quality/performance improvement, and nursing leadership.
• Knowledge of diagnostic, therapeutic, and advanced gastrointestinal procedures and the nursing and technical support required for safe care.
• Ability to direct and contribute to initiatives and processes while creating a collaborative and respectful multidisciplinary team environment and improving clinical and operational workflows.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved planning, resource allocation, human resources management, leadership techniques, productivity, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of infection prevention principles aseptic practices, endoscope handling, leak testing, high-level disinfection, sterilization when applicable, storage, and tracking processes.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and respond promptly to emergent patient care, staffing, equipment, and procedural requirements.
• Knowledge of GI/endoscopy equipment, supplies, procedural instrumentation, and technologies used in routine and advanced endoscopic procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and prioritize departmental workload and staffing.
• Ability to develop, evaluate, and maintain staff competencies for Registered Nurses and GI/Endoscopy Technicians
• Ability to interpret and apply operational, quality, safety, financial, productivity, and performance data.
• Excellent customer service, problem-solving, critical-thinking, organizational, and negotiating skills.
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment in a fast-paced procedural environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with shared governance, employee engagement, staff development, recruitment, and retention.

Education

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing required

Certification/Licensure

• Current Texas Board of Nursing (or Compact State) RN license; Or a Temporary Texas RN License (Permanent TX license within 90 days upon hire).
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, within 7 days of hire.

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence - advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture .

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
• Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

EEO Statement

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.