Job Description

JOB TITLE: Practice Nurse Manager, Endoscopy and GI Lab

SUPERSEDES: 09/21, 04/23, 12/23, 04/24 (Manager, Endoscopy and GI Lab), 04/24, 02/25 (Nurse Manager, Endoscopy and GI Lab), 11/25

FLSA: Exempt

JOB CODE: 8171

ISSUED: 09/2021

REVISED: 03/2026

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

The Practice Nurse Manager, Endoscopy and GI Lab provides leadership and operational oversight for all clinical and administrative functions of the Endoscopy and Gastrointestinal Labs (GI Lab) at MU Health Care. Responsible for quality patient care delivery, staff development, regulatory compliance, and the achievement of financial and operational goals. e areas. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Leads GI Lab operations by directing clinical and administrative activities 
while maintaining high standards of patient care. 

Creates high-performing teams through effective recruitment, training, coaching, and evaluation of GI Lab staff. 

Maintains appropriate staffing levels through implementation of nurse staffing and call schedules to ensure safe and efficient care. 

Communicates departmental goals, expectations, and updates effectively to staff. 

Establishes and enforces policies and procedures in alignment with MU Health Care and regulatory standards. 

Collaborates with leadership to develop long-term plans and organizational goals related to service lines and performance standards. 

Partners with physicians and clinical educators to develop patient education materials. 

Develops and oversees departmental quality assurance programs and infection prevention processes. 

Manages the dosimetry badge program, ensuring compliance and documentation. 

Oversees Guest Relations and addresses patient and family concerns to ensure service excellence. 

Collaborates with other managers, physicians, and administration to resolve operational challenges and enhance service delivery. 

Directs evidence-based patient care and supports efficiency and program growth through system evaluation and implementation. 

Manages patient safety initiatives and quality improvement efforts with measurable outcomes. 

Develops and monitors productivity standards and workload reports. 

Prepares and manages the annual departmental budget, including capital equipment purchases and supply inventory. 

Oversees annual capital asset audits and ensures fiscal accountability. 

Monitors time and attendance in alignment with MU Health Care policies and practices, ensuring accuracy of records and timely submittal/approval for payroll purposes. 

Leads a culture of safety through proactive risk mitigation and continuous 
quality improvement, taking measures to routinely evaluate regulatory readiness. Monitors and analyzes safety and performance metrics to identify trends and implement corrective actions for staff and/or patients as appropriate. 

Manage the development, coordination, and maintenance of daily staffing schedules to ensure the appropriate level of coverage and continuity of care. 

Monitor and oversee time and attendance in alignment with MU Health Care policies and practices, ensuring accuracy of records and timely approval for payroll purposes. 

May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of unit workflows, policies, and procedures to manage daily operations, maintain standards, and support quality improvement. 

Applies leadership and interpersonal skills to supervise staff, foster collaboration, and drive accountability and service excellence. 

Uses foundational budgeting and compliance skills to manage resources, support survey readiness, and ensure regulatory adherence. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Supervision is received from designated Director, Surgical Services. Additional guidance is received from the Director of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervision is exercised over the Supervisor, Endoscopy and GI Lab and other professional, technical, clinical, and clerical staff of GI Procedural Services.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under the new state of residency within thirty (30) days.

Five (5) years of relevant professional experience.

Two (2) years of managerial or supervisory experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Three (3) years of GI experience.

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs. 

This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during 
inclement weather will be required. 

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

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; however, completion of these duties is a measure of successful performance. Employees of this job classification are subject to performance reviews. Basic functions, responsibilities and characteristics duties may change at any time with or without notice.

SAFETY SENSITIVE STATUS

This position is considered safety sensitive.

This document is a general description of typical job duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees holding the associated job title. Additional duties, specific qualifications and work emphasis may vary between individual positions.