Manager, Oncology Nurse Navigator - Full Time - Wolf River

West Cancer Center•Germantown, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oncology Nurse Navigator Manager is responsible for the day-to-day coordination and assignment of patient care for an assigned team of Registered Nurses, LPNs and assistants. This includes assessment of referrals, patient case management, maintenance of standards of practice, patient/staff assignments, staff developments, quality assessment and improvement and communication with all members of the interdisciplinary team, in accordance with the policies and standards of WCC, Medicare, and accrediting organizations. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in the Mission, Vision and Values.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing program
Must have at least eight (8) years experience as a Registered Nurse
At least five (5) years of oncology outpatient experience
Possession of a current license to practice in the state of Tennessee as an RN
All new hires and transfers are required to have BLS certification through the American Heart Association
Knowledge of quality improvement activities, as might be acquired through experience or training
Ability to understand and prepare complex written materials, such as patient records and business plans
Ability to lead and motivate individuals and an interdisciplinary team toward the accomplishment of organizational goals
Ability to communicate verbally with all levels of employees, physicians, patients and families
Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment
Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintains control of workflow

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s in nursing
Two years experience in a lead or supervisory position

Responsibilities

Directs and coordinates all clinical activities and functions to meet the company's goals and objectives
Ensures that staff assignments are carried out according to the Plan of Care, plans for appropriate numbers and levels of staff, promotes and evaluates quality of care and cost effectiveness, ensures efficient distribution of services, ensures patient documentation is complete and timely, and participates in policy and program development
Along with Nursing Director, hires, develops, ensures and retains a competent, productive and quality conscious staff
Develops and implements processes through orientation, training and education to ensure that the competence of all staff members is assessed, maintained, improved and demonstrated throughout their employment
Serves as initial contact to resolve patient concerns as well as staff performance issues
Provides first line feedback to staff on performance
Assists the Director in performance evaluation of staff by providing feedback and verifying completion of required competencies
Plans for and utilizes fiscal and human resources
Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for self-development and enhancement of professional competency
Demonstrates leadership and promotes professional practice of members of nursing care team
Ensures that staff maintains compliance with federal, state, local, system, and regulatory standards, regulations, policies, and procedures
Performs all duties of the nurse navigator role for direct patient care as required
Practices within scope of nursing practice and clinical training
Assists the Director with payroll, timekeeping, and approvals for time off for the staff