Clinical Team Lead

OneOncology • Clarksville, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Team Lead functions as a staff nurse while supporting the Operations Manager or Assistant Operations Manager and serving as an expert resource for clinical staff on patient care and processes. When those managers are absent, the role provides some oversight of clinical operations during normal business hours. The position supports the day-to-day operation of the clinic and infusion suite, helps maintain a safe and therapeutic environment, and performs clinical duties alongside leadership and staff-support responsibilities.

The role requires a Registered Nurse with oncology experience and applicable certifications. The Clinical Team Lead serves as a mentor and preceptor, supports staff education, reviews clinical documentation and reports, and helps address patient and staff concerns. Travel to assigned Tennessee Oncology clinics and other patient care locations is required as needed.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN).
• At least 2 years of oncology experience or at least 1 year of experience as an RN at Tennessee Oncology.
• ONS Chemotherapy–Immunotherapy certification required at hire or within 3 months of hire.
• Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN) or another relevant ONCC certification required at hire or within 12 months of hire. This requirement may be waived for RNs with more than 5 years of recent oncology experience; if waived, five continuing education credits on oncology-specific topics are required annually, with random audits.
• AHA or ARC BLS certification required at hire or within 3 months of hire.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of nursing principles and practices, oncology practices and treatments, and developments in cancer diagnosis and therapy.
• Skill in providing oncology expertise to colleagues, allied health personnel, and health care consumers, and in administering chemotherapy and other treatment therapies.
• Ability to empathize with patients and families, handle grief and difficult patient interactions, collaborate with the health care team on individualized treatment plans, cope with death and dying, and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Willingness and ability to travel to assigned Tennessee Oncology clinics and other patient care locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the manager with assessing staffing needs and identifying potential staffing concerns.
• Help assure the smooth daily operation of the clinic and infusion suite and support a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Ensure drug inventory is maintained at appropriate levels.
• Meet with the manager as needed to discuss clinical issues.
• Assist the manager or assistant manager with audits and reports as needed.
• Perform all responsibilities outlined in the Staff RN job description, in addition to the listed Clinical Team Lead duties.
• Refer patients to appropriate support services.
• Assist physicians with procedures, lab staff when necessary, other clinical staff as necessary, and the Chemotherapy Prep Tech when necessary.
• Serve as a clinical preceptor for newly hired staff when other preceptors are unavailable.
• Assist with education and training of existing clinical staff on new or revised processes and standards.
• Intermittently review patients’ EMR documentation to ensure required data is accurately entered before, during, or after appointments.
• Complete review and follow-up on assigned clinical activity and other reports.
• Assist with staff assignments and data entry into the daily huddle dashboard as needed.
• Act as a mentor and role model for clinical staff and remain available to nursing staff to discuss issues or concerns.
• Assist with investigating and resolving patient and visitor concerns or complaints.
• Adhere to practice guidelines and policies and procedures.
• Participate on committees when requested.
• Assume responsibility for personal and professional growth.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and approachable attitude and support a healthy work environment using appropriate problem-solving and conflict-resolution techniques.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel to assigned Tennessee Oncology clinics and other patient care locations as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed