Nursing Program Manager - Cancer Care Center

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) • Galveston, TX

112d

About The Position

The Program Manager is accountable for the effective strategic planning, and the personnel, operational, and financial management of assigned program(s) and/or project(s), that cross multiple departments and/or services, to ensure optimal quality, cost, and service/outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing and current licensure or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas is required.
• The equivalent of four years RN experience, including two years progressive management experience is required.
• Approved specialty certification required, as applicable to assigned program(s)/project(s).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with leading accreditations and site visits including but not limited to American College of Radiology, Commission on Cancer, National Accreditation Program for Breast Cancer.

Responsibilities

• Assumes a leadership role in effective strategic planning for the program(s)/project(s).
• Directs the operational management of the program(s)/project(s) to ensure high quality, cost effective service/outcomes, and a safe and efficient work environment.
• Directs the personnel management of the employees assigned to the program(s)/project(s) consistent with state and federal labor laws, and nursing service and hospital philosophy, goals and policy.
• Directs the financial management of the program(s)/project(s) to ensure desired fiscal status while providing optimum service/outcomes.
• Promotes and practices patient/family advocacy and facilitates the maintenance of ethical practice.
• Promotes and practices guest and peer relations.
• Leads and directs quality improvement for the program(s)/project(s) and supports nursing research within the program and at the department and service level.
• Demonstrates a high level of productivity and dependability.
• Provides leadership for the program(s)/project(s) and promotes teamwork.
• Actively promotes the professional development of self and others.
• Identifies appropriate internal controls for department; provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree