RN Associate Director Professional Administration Department Lead

4 weeks ago

Vashon, Washington, United States Optum Full time
Job Title: RN Associate Director Professional Administration Department

Are you a dedicated and experienced RN looking for a challenging role that leverages your clinical expertise and leadership skills? Do you have a passion for improving patient outcomes and driving operational excellence in a fast-paced healthcare environment? If so, we invite you to apply for the RN Associate Director Professional Administration Department position at Optum.

About the Role:

This is a key leadership position that reports directly to the Senior Director of Nursing and Optum West Chief Nursing Officer. As an RN Associate Director, you will be responsible for providing clinical operational support across multiple sites, focusing on safety, education, orientation, and competency, clinical quality, infection prevention, and employee health. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring regulatory compliance and driving business outcomes that align with Optum's mission and vision.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Act as a clinical resource to teammates, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality patient care.
  • Lead the practice health and safety team, overseeing the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Collaborate with clinical education teams to create, implement, and evaluate education programs, special projects, and quality initiatives.
  • Develop and teach comprehensive curriculum, analyzing research and integrating it into current practice.
  • Support and lead process improvement activities, including LEAN Performance Improvement, to drive operational excellence and improve patient outcomes.
  • Develop and lead distance education and standardization initiatives to enhance clinical knowledge and skills.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing or graduate degree in healthcare or nursing.
  • Active unrestricted RN license in the State of Washington.
  • 5+ years of clinical nursing experience, with 3+ years of management experience and successive promotions.
  • Ability to review root cause of problems, develop plans, and implement process improvements in collaboration with others.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead others and think outside conventional processes.
  • Possess knowledge of research techniques, data analysis, and reporting, as well as forward/strategic planning and integration of technologies within staff development initiatives.
  • Knowledgeable about regulatory requirements, such as OSHA and regulatory/accrediting requirements.
  • Principles of adult learning and education, epidemiology, and concepts of infection prevention and nursing theory.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Masters in Nursing or currently enrolled in a graduate program.
  • Solid leadership and organizational skills, including group and team building, coaching, communication of vision, change management, and people/product focus balance.
  • Advanced ability to develop people, empowerment, and accountability at all levels.
  • Solid sense of integrity and ability to command the respect of patients and employees at all levels.
  • Ability to create and maintain a caring culture, with strong analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead groups successfully, coupled with solid interpersonal, excellent oral, and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated skills in performance improvement process, program development, project management, computer technology, database development and management, and instruction design.
  • Proficient in the field of nursing practice and possess independent clinical skills.
What We Offer:

As a valued member of the Optum team, you will 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. You will also have opportunities for development and growth, with a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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