Manager, Nurse Assessor – Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety – Remote

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Optum Behavioral Care seeks a Manager, Nurse Assessor to ensure quality and patient safety standards adherence at our care delivery locations. This role will manage a team of RN Assessors, and be responsible for maintaining Practice Health & Safety, and Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety standards across OBC’s national range of clinical settings.  

 

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.   

 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Conduct on-site, desktop, and virtual surveys to validate adherence to safety standards at Optum Behavioral Health care delivery sites  
• Lead implementation efforts of safety standards through consultation, training, and education at newly acquired care delivery organizations
• In collaboration with care delivery organizations, develop and drive implementation of remediation plans to resolve non-adherence 
• Validate remediation is complete and sustained
• Leverage critical thinking and clinical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve escalated issues  
• Actively participate in National Standard updates and various Practice Health and Safety initiatives
• Support program development through improving and creating program resources
• Analyze data and data trends, create presentations and reporting to clinical leadership
• Apply subject matter expertise in the area(s) of patient safety like infection control, medication management, lab services, emergency equipment, Environmental and Occupational health and safety, and national patient safety goals
• Develop collaborative relationships with local care delivery leaders
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of completed surveys to improve interrater reliability efforts
• Provide clinical expertise and support to Clinical Risk Management team
• Promote a culture of safety  

 

You’ll 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 as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Current/unrestricted RN License
• 5+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse
• 3+ years of experience in program administration and/or clinical leadership roles, including direct supervision of team members
• 3+ years of experience conducting on-site assessments, surveys, or audits 
• Experience managing practice health and safety programs and/or initiatives for a healthcare organization
• Experience working in a matrixed environment 
• Experience presenting to all levels of an organization
• Proven data analysis skills and familiarity with data analytic tools
• Willing or availability to travel up to 30% of the time
• Distraction-free space in home for home office with access to high-speed internet
• Access to reliable transportation when required to travel to local sites

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• Experience in Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety 
• Experienced in a remote/telecommuting role
• Experience using/implementing analytical, organizational, and problem-solving ability skills
• Project management experience
• Conflict resolution experience 
• General knowledge of Joint Commission standards
• General knowledge of behavioral health
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance standards
• PC and Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Proven ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic, high-growth environment
• Proven objective, collaborative, professional and personable approach

 

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy  

 

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, or Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

  

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

  

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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.  

 

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment