Nurse Manager - Med/Onc/Ortho

Valleywise Health System • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Nurse Manager provides comprehensive clinical management, strategic leadership, coordination, and operational direction for the assigned areas of Med/Onc/Ortho. The role serves as a tactical point person for patient care, staff development, physician relationships, quality initiatives, and program development. The Nurse Manager fosters an environment that integrates clinical research into daily practice to support evidence-based care and contribute to system-wide success.

The position provides operational direction for assigned areas, strengthens physician relationships, and aligns multidisciplinary teams. It champions quality initiatives and research-informed clinical practice, while supervising, mentoring, and developing staff. The Nurse Manager also participates in selecting, orienting, counseling, evaluating, and scheduling team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing.
• At least five years of clinical experience.
• Two to three years of demonstrated leadership experience relevant to the patient population and scope of care of the department.
• Current, valid Arizona RN license in good standing with the Arizona Board of Nursing.
• BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association training center upon hire.
• Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse people.
• Excellent communication, time management, and customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Computer knowledge with Windows-based systems is a plus.
• ACLS, PALS, ATNC, or other certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical management and tactical direction for assigned areas.
• Serve as the primary liaison to strengthen physician relationships and align multidisciplinary teams.
• Champion quality initiatives and encourage the use of research in clinical practice.
• Supervise, mentor, and inspire staff to promote professional growth and system-wide success.
• Participate in staff selection, orientation, counseling, evaluation, and scheduling.
• Support program development and continuous quality improvement.

What This Job Offers

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