Nurse Manager - Oncology

Ellis Medicine • Schenectady, NY

3d • $44 - $66 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction from the Service Line Director, the Nurse Manager functions as an administrative manager and is responsible for the daily oversight of the Medical Oncology department, Medical Oncology Practice Infusion Center and Outpatient Infusion Therapy with focus on operations, planning, coordination, staffing, supervising, and maintaining control of all resources required to assure effective and efficient management of patient care and safety according to departmental standards of care and practice. The Nurse Manager maintains competence in clinical practice and assists in the development of nursing practice standards through participation in professional committees, professional organizations, and in coordination with the Professional Practice Department of Ellis Medicine. The Nurse Manager demonstrates proactive planning at the unit level, as well as providing input for divisional process improvements. The Nurse Manager demonstrates excellent interpersonal relationships, effective communication skills, (written, oral and interpersonal) ability to problem solve, ability to motivate, develop and coach individuals and groups, ability to appropriately confront issues, and ability to think creatively. A strong commitment to furthering institutional performance measures through interdisciplinary teamwork is essential. Working closely with the Department Director and/or Medical Director to plan, coordinate and evaluate the operations of the Oncology Clinic, Medical Oncology Practice Infusion Center and Outpatient Infusion Therapy, the Nurse Manager ensures that all departmental standards of care and standards of practice are maintained. The Nurse Manager will be a resource of education and clinical competency for licensed and non-licensed patient care staff. Performs all functions of Nursing within the scope of licensing and responsibility.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited RN program.
• Current licensure and registration in NYS
• Minimum of two years’ experience in medical/surgical nursing with IV therapy experience and Oncology experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors’ degree preferred.
• Basic Life Support, ONS/ONCC Oncology Nurse Certification and ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certified preferred with expected completion of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification within 1.5 years.

Responsibilities

• Direct oversight for maintaining daily operations through: Leadership
• Exhibits the leadership qualities of compassion, care, and competence.
• Demonstrates a positive professional attitude.
• Role models positive behaviors with staff members.
• Works with staff to develop skills that lead to improved decision-making and critical thinking skills.
• Engages staff in the decision-making process.
• Builds collaborative relationships within the department and the organization.
• Communicates clearly, provides feedback, and listens effectively; enables and builds bridges to ensure job and customer satisfaction; is objective and follows the tenants of a Just Culture and High Reliability.
• Conforms to all recommended standards, guidelines, and policies.
• Seeks out opportunities to advance education and professional development.
• Achieves or exceeds customer satisfaction goals.
• Displays a commitment to superior customer service to internal and external customers.
• Clinical Management: Practice demonstrates an expert level of clinical and professional competence.
• Integrates theoretical and practical knowledge as a role model and resource to team members.
• Communicates patient care standards as established by national, accreditation, regulatory and quality agencies.
• Develops, updates and assesses compliance with policies and procedures and ensures competency assessments are up-to-date and appropriate for the clinical staff in collaboration with the Director.
• Designs a strategic staffing plan which demand matches scheduled FTEs and skill mix with operational requirements to optimize productivity and patient outcomes.
• Financial Management: Collaborates and monitors with both the Medical and Service Line Director to develop and manage an annual operating budget and long-term capital expenditure plan.
• Educates patient care team members on financial implications of patient care decisions and reinforces the fiscal accountability of the entire team.
• Human Resources Management: Develops and adopts effective human resources strategies that balance organizational goals with the concerns of the individuals.
• Positively impacts employee satisfaction, retention and productivity by implementing best practices to create an effective and positive nursing environment.
• Participates in activities related to talent acquisition: identification and justification of open positions, interviewing, selection, and on-boarding of new employees.
• Regularly evaluates existing employees.
• Provides meaningful feedback related to performance.
• Supports reward and recognition programs to enhance performance.
• Uses corrective action, in compliance with the work rules and disciplinary actions, to reduce workplace behavior problems.
• Standards Compliance: Oversees consistency in practice with current applicable standards for area of responsibility.
• Creates an environment for staff participation in quality and regulatory programs that assures patient care meets or exceeds nursing, hospital and regulatory standards and requirements.
• Ensures compliance to all regulatory standards.
• Professional Development: Adheres to hospital policies and procedures related to: Mandatory education.
• Annual Health assessment.
• Licensure verification.

Benefits

• Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will prohibit, discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, domestic violence victim status, known relationship or association with any member of a protected class, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law violates federal, state and, where applicable, local laws , reproductive health decisions or source of payment, consistent with applicable legislation and to comply with the laws pertaining thereto.

What This Job Offers

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