Chemotherapy Infusion RN Supervisor

Physicians East•Greenville, NC

About The Position

The Chemotherapy Infusion RN Supervisor provides clinical leadership and day-to-day oversight of the chemotherapy and infusion nursing team. The role oversees staff coordination, patient flow, clinical competencies, quality and safety, and departmental operations. The supervisor has dedicated time for supervisory responsibilities and also provides direct patient care and infusion coverage as needed based on staffing and patient-care needs. The position requires an accredited nursing program graduate, an active unrestricted North Carolina RN license or valid multistate license authorizing practice in North Carolina, current BLS certification, and completion and maintenance of required chemotherapy/biotherapy training and demonstrated competencies. Chemotherapy/infusion or hematology/oncology experience, leadership experience, and oncology nursing certification such as OCN are preferred or encouraged as appropriate based on experience. The role requires strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, nursing judgment, leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. The supervisor must coordinate patient-care needs alongside supervisory responsibilities, guide and coach staff, manage multiple clinical and operational priorities, use electronic health records and clinical documentation, and work effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacy, nursing staff, and leadership. The position involves standing, walking, bending, reaching, assisting with patient care, and lifting or moving equipment and supplies consistent with job responsibilities. Potential exposures include infectious materials, bloodborne pathogens, hazardous medications, and other clinical hazards. Essential job functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Duties may be modified based on organizational needs and business conditions.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a valid multistate license authorizing practice in North Carolina.
Current BLS certification.
Completion and maintenance of required chemotherapy/biotherapy training and demonstrated competencies.
Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and nursing judgment.
Knowledge of chemotherapy and infusion nursing practices.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to coordinate patient-care needs while maintaining appropriate focus on supervisory responsibilities.
Ability to provide guidance, coaching, and direction to staff.
Ability to manage multiple clinical and operational priorities.
Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation.
Ability to work effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacy, nursing staff, and leadership.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, assist with patient care, and lift or move equipment and supplies consistent with job responsibilities.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Chemotherapy/infusion or hematology/oncology nursing experience.
Previous leadership, charge nurse, preceptor, or supervisory experience.
Oncology nursing certification, such as OCN, preferred or encouraged as appropriate based on experience.

Responsibilities

Provide daily clinical supervision and support for chemotherapy and infusion staff.
Coordinate staffing assignments and patient flow based on treatment schedules, patient acuity, and departmental needs.
Provide direct chemotherapy and infusion nursing care as needed to support patient care and staffing needs.
Serve as the clinical resource and escalation point for infusion-related questions and concerns.
Ensure safe administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologic agents, and other infusion therapies in accordance with established policies and competencies.
Monitor compliance with treatment orders, medication safety practices, clinical documentation, and departmental policies.
Assist with staff scheduling, attendance, orientation, training, precepting, and competency validation.
Coach and support staff performance management in collaboration with department leadership.
Promote appropriate infection prevention, hazardous medication handling, and patient safety practices.
Support departmental needs related to supplies, equipment, medication safety, and workflow.
Identify opportunities to improve patient flow, efficiency, quality, safety, and the patient experience.
Participate in quality improvement, regulatory readiness, and departmental initiatives.
Communicate significant patient-care, staffing, safety, or operational concerns to appropriate leadership.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and organizational policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.