Manager of Nursing

Who we are:

At Optimize Health, we believe that it's time to rethink brick-and-mortar-only healthcare visits. With our powerful combination of the leading platform technology, patient-friendly devices, and trusted support, we are pioneering how medical groups use technology and real-time data to treat patients' health outside the practice walls. As the most trusted and experienced remote care vendor in the industry, we simplify the complexities of delivering effective, high-quality remote patient monitoring and optimize our clients’ clinical and financial performance.

Position Summary:

The Manager of Nursing will play a critical role in overseeing and guiding our growing remote nursing team. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care while optimizing team performance and maintaining alignment with our business objectives. The ideal candidate has 2-3+ years of management experience, preferably within a startup environment, and is skilled in managing remote nursing teams in Remote Patient Monitoring and Chronic Care Management.

Who you are:

• A passionate and empathetic nurse who enjoys creating a better healthcare experience for all individuals living with chronic conditions 
• A strong clinical background and ability to prioritize based on patient safety 
• A dynamic, compassionate, and forward-thinking leader who motivates and enhances team success
• Demonstrates strong executive presence, effectively upholding our company values as a clinical leader. Key attributes include professionalism, clear and concise communication, strong interpersonal skills, and high emotional intelligence
• Excels in a dynamic, rapidly evolving work environment with the ability to complete projects in a timely manner and balancing competing priorities

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Development:

• A strong passion for people management across a large-scale nursing team with a diverse background
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and daily support to the remote nursing team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
• Develop and implement training programs and education to ensure clinical competency and alignment with the company’s values and goals
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members
• Ensure the nursing team is achieving their performance metrics through performance management

Remote Team Coordination:

• Effectively manage a geographically dispersed team, ensuring clear communication, collaboration, and alignment
• Utilize remote management tools and techniques to maintain team cohesion and productivity
• Address and resolve any issues or challenges that arise within the remote team

Quality & Compliance:

• Ensure the nursing team complies with all regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies
• Implement quality assurance programs to monitor and improve patient care outcomes through call quality, clinical process review, and nursing documentation
• Lead efforts to maintain and enhance patient satisfaction and safety

Innovation & Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to leverage technology to improve clinical operations and patient care
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, scalability, and team performance
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices to continuously elevate the team’s capabilities.

Qualifications:

Experience & Skills:

• Must have 2-3+ years of management experience in a healthcare setting, with a strong preference for startup experience, Remote Patient Monitoring, and Chronic Care Management
• Proven experience managing large-scale remote nursing teams, with the ability to lead and inspire from a distance
• Strong clinical background with a deep understanding of patient care best practices
• Excellent communication, leadership, time management and organizational skill
• Advanced knowledge of technology and computer systems, including Google Suite, Salesforce, EHR platforms, and managing spreadsheets. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment

Licensure & Education:

• Active Compact License Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) license or Registered Nurse (RN) license required 
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or related field preferred

Our Story:

Optimize Health was founded in 2015 with a focus on improving patient outcomes. We simplify effective remote care and reduce the administrative and financial hurdles in order to improve patient outcomes, lower hospitalizations, and reduce patient expenses.

We believe healthcare technology should be designed for the patient and provider. That’s why we created an elegant remote care platform, along with monitoring services, designed to offer the best experience possible for healthcare workers and patients. Created and supported by a world-class technology team, Optimize Health is a market leader in remote care.

We recognize we are trying to solve a really hard problem and that is why those that join our team are so important. “Optimizers” are the core of our company and we strive to continue to be a best place to work that is equitable, fulfilling where team members feel like they belong.

We embrace diversity and are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. No matter your background, your orientation, or your identity expression, if you are passionate about modernizing and improving the future of healthcare, we want to hear from you!