RN / Nurse Manager - Gynecologic Oncology and Oncology Infusion Clinics

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

UW Medical Center-Montlake – 8SE Outpatient Infusion and 8SE Gynecology Oncology Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for a Nurse Manager. This role directs and oversees day-to-day and strategic department operations for both the 8SE Outpatient Infusion unit, which has 14 infusion chairs and provides care to UW Medicine and Fred Hutchinson patients, and the 8SE Gynecology Oncology clinic, which offers comprehensive treatment for cancers and pre-invasive disease in the reproductive system. The Nurse Manager manages an estimated 37 employees, including Registered Nurses, Assistant Nurse Managers, Medical Assistants, Patient Care Coordinators, and Patient Services Specialists. This position works in partnership with various leadership roles and is responsible for employee development, performance management, and ensuring the units operate efficiently and cost-effectively while maintaining high quality of care and safety standards. The department is actively involved in innovative clinical research, including research focused on new cancer treatments.

Requirements

3+ years of management or supervisory experience in a healthcare setting
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Active licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State
BLS
An oncology certification such as an OCN, or a willingness to obtain an oncology certification

Nice To Haves

Oncology or infusion room experience is highly preferred
An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for stated requirements.

Responsibilities

Directs and oversees day-to-day and strategic department operations
Manages an estimated 37 employees, including Registered Nurses, Assistant Nurse Managers, Medical Assistants, Patient Care Coordinators, and Patient Services Specialists
Works in partnership with the Associate Director of Infusion, the Assistant Administrator for Ambulatory Care, the Ambulatory Nursing Director, and the 8SE Medical Directors
Develops and assesses employee skills, monitors and manages employee performance, and completes timekeeping responsibilities
Acts as an expert resource when staff encounter problems or questions
Takes corrective action when employee performance is not acceptable
Plans and implements programs to meet targeted patient volumes
Oversees quality assurance and safety standards
Works to continually improve the quality of our services
Ensures that the units operate in a cost-effective manner
When needed, directly administers infusions to patients