Ambulatory Care Patient Supv

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Incumbent is responsible for managing the daily delivery of patient care, as well as the quality of nursing practice and the standards of care in the Infusion Center. Ensures continuity and congruity of services through coordination of the overall patient care, supervision and direction of nurse staff, and the facilitation of responses to physician requests and services. Serves as a role model and clinical resource to colleagues, staff, and patients. Additionally, incumbent reviews data and devises effective control mechanisms to ensure the environment fosters safe patient care.

Requirements

Understanding of Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory requirements
Strong customer service orientation
Strong written and oral communication skills
Previous experience working with cancer programs
Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Minimum 3 years experience as a nurse
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Demonstrated experience in a leadership role
Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise and motivate staff through prior lead or supervisory experience
Current California RN license
Complete understanding of acuity levels for the patient population
Chemotherapy administration experience
Chemotherapy Certification
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Basic Life Support certification
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
ANCC recognized RN certification uniquely applicable to this specific unit (general certifications, such as WCC, will not be acceptable for meeting this requirement).

Responsibilities

Managing the daily delivery of patient care in the Infusion Center.
Ensuring the quality of nursing practice and standards of care.
Coordinating overall patient care for continuity and congruity of services.
Supervising and directing nurse staff.
Facilitating responses to physician requests and services.
Serving as a role model and clinical resource to colleagues, staff, and patients.
Reviewing data and devising effective control mechanisms to ensure a safe patient care environment.