Nurse Manager, Outpatient Oncology Nursing Services, FT, Days

Prisma Health•Maryville, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Manager is responsible for the 24-hour management of assigned patient care units, services, or programs. The role directs and supervises unit functions and activities, develops and interprets policies, schedules and supervises employees, and ensures the quality of care provided to patients and families. The Nurse Manager also manages unit budgets and human resources. This is a Nurse Manager I position with an assigned headcount of 50 or fewer employees. The manager coordinates care delivery, staffing, employee management, budgeting, staff education and research, quality monitoring, and performance improvement. In collaboration with clinical and administrative partners, the manager sets unit goals, oversees projects, and ensures that supplies, equipment, and staff training meet the needs of the populations served. The position is in Outpatient Oncology Infusion at Blount Memorial Hospital and works the day shift.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Three years of RN experience, including two years in an appropriate area of nursing.
Current RN compact/multistate license recognized by an NCSBN Compact State, or RN licensure in the state where the employee works.
In lieu of the BSN requirement, a nursing diploma or Associate degree in Nursing may be considered if the applicant agrees to enroll in an accredited BSN or MSN program within one year and obtain a BSN or MSN degree within four years.

Nice To Haves

Nursing management or supervisory experience.
Certification in a nursing specialty.

Responsibilities

Coordinate delivery of patient care for assigned units or services and ensure the quality of care provided.
Develop, analyze, monitor, and revise staffing patterns to ensure appropriately prepared personnel are available to meet patient needs.
Interview, hire, evaluate, counsel, coach, and manage the performance, competency assessment, and termination of assigned staff.
Collaborate with the Director of Nursing to plan, develop, and monitor annual capital, operational, and personnel budgets; prepare budget worksheets for approval.
Coach, direct, support, and evaluate educational and research activities for assigned staff.
Collaborate with the Unit Medical Director to develop quality indicators, monitor care against established benchmarks, and involve staff in performance improvement planning and implementation.
Ensure age-appropriate supplies and equipment are available and staff have training to meet the age-specific and developmental needs of the populations served.
Identify, plan, implement, and evaluate short- and long-term projects to address patient or organizational needs.
Prepare, implement, and evaluate unit goals and objectives.
Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate annual personal performance objectives, including KRAs.
Perform other duties as assigned.