Cancer Program Nurse Manager

Baystate Health • Springfield, MA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Cancer Program Nurse Manager is to manage all aspects of nursing care within the Baystate Regional Cancer Program (BRCP). This is inclusive of, but not limited to, ambulatory adult hematology/oncology infusion and practice nurse navigation, radiation oncology, the procedure and post-anesthesia recovery units, and outpatient clinics at the locations. Leads the development and delivery of high-quality patient care and efficient, customer-friendly services. This role is inclusive of nursing practice, performance, and quality improvement, and has oversight of all nursing services within the cancer program. Identifies and implements strategies that enhance financial viability, including cost containment actions and methods to increase nursing efficiency. Develops and implements nursing policies and procedures that support programmatic and clinical programs and enhance nursing practice. With the clinical supervisors, directs and supervises nursing personnel including evaluations, scheduling, orientation, and training. Participates in documenting adherence to nursing personnel education requirements such as the Oncology Nursing Society chemo biotherapy course and completion of ONS certification within specified timeframes. Identifies additional staff education needs and, in collaboration with the nursing education team, develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates educational activities. Acts as a consultant to colleagues and health care team members in cancer services, serving as a resource to nursing staff. Demonstrates the ability to function as a clinical preceptor. Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and actively seeks opportunities to broaden clinical expertise. Demonstrates understanding of differences in policies, benefits, and union contract considerations across locations. Develops performance and quality improvement measures. Translates cancer program goals and objectives into day-to-day operational activities within nursing operations. Effectively manages all aspects of outpatient cancer-related nursing practice, as well as anesthesia-based procedures within the D’Amour Center for Cancer Care and post-anesthesia recovery unit. Effectively hires, directs, monitors, and evaluates staff performance. Participates in the planning process and facilitates implementation of plans. Maintains knowledge of ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding for APCs, APGs, and other reimbursement methodologies related to charging for nursing services. Works with the Director of Ambulatory Operations and others to develop and monitor operating and capital budgets. Collaborates with Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services leadership, and Physician Clinics, Research, and Quality leadership to ensure effective communication among nursing, technical, medical assistant, and practice assistant.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Nursing Degree
• RN Certification
• Basic Life Support AHA Certification
• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience
• Minimum 3 years of management experience

Nice To Haves

• Oncology Management experience
• Masters Degree in Nursing
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Instructor - American Heart Association
• Oncology Certified Nurse - Oncology Nursing Society/Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation
• RN Nurse Practitioner - Other

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of nursing care within the Baystate Regional Cancer Program (BRCP), including ambulatory adult hematology/oncology infusion and practice nurse navigation, radiation oncology, procedure and post-anesthesia recovery units, and outpatient clinics.
• Lead the development and delivery of high-quality patient care and efficient, customer-friendly services.
• Oversee nursing practice, performance, and quality improvement for all nursing services within the cancer program.
• Identify and implement strategies to enhance financial viability, including cost containment and increasing nursing efficiency.
• Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures to support programmatic and clinical goals and enhance nursing practice.
• Direct and supervise nursing personnel, including evaluations, scheduling, orientation, and training.
• Participate in documenting adherence to nursing personnel education requirements.
• Identify additional staff education needs and develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate educational activities.
• Act as a consultant to colleagues and healthcare team members in cancer services, serving as a resource to nursing staff.
• Function as a clinical preceptor.
• Maintain and update clinical knowledge and seek opportunities to broaden clinical expertise.
• Demonstrate understanding of differences in policies, benefits, and union contract considerations across locations.
• Develop performance and quality improvement measures.
• Translate cancer program goals and objectives into day-to-day operational activities within nursing operations.
• Manage all aspects of outpatient cancer-related nursing practice and anesthesia-based procedures within the D’Amour Center for Cancer Care and post-anesthesia recovery unit.
• Hire, direct, monitor, and evaluate staff performance.
• Participate in the planning process and facilitate implementation of plans.
• Maintain knowledge of ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding for reimbursement methodologies related to charging for nursing services.
• Develop and monitor operating and capital budgets.
• Collaborate with leadership from Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, Physician Clinics, Research, and Quality to ensure effective communication among nursing, technical, medical assistant, and practice assistant staff.

Benefits

• High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous PTO
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
• Life insurance
• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager