Oncology Nurse Manager – Infusion & Medical Oncology

Medical University of South Carolina•Lancaster, CA

About The Position

MUSC Health is seeking an Oncology Nurse Manager to provide clinical and operational leadership for infusion services and medical oncology clinic operations. The manager oversees daily operations, mentors and supports clinical and administrative staff, coordinates resources and staffing, and works with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, coordinated, compassionate, patient-centered cancer care from diagnosis and treatment planning through infusion therapy, follow-up, and survivorship. The role promotes evidence-based administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other infusion treatments; provides clinical oversight for triage, medication administration, patient education, care planning, and treatment coordination; and leads patient-safety, quality-improvement, and compliance efforts. The manager also coordinates patient flow and clinical handoffs, supports employee performance and development, monitors operational performance, improves workflows and access, and applies sound fiscal and human-resource practices to steward departmental resources.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification; must be obtained if not already certified.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
Ability to motivate, mentor, and develop healthcare professionals.
Excellent organizational, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Collaborative approach to working with multidisciplinary teams.
Commitment to clinical quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Ability to navigate complex clinical environments with compassion, professionalism, and confidence.

Nice To Haves

Previous oncology and/or infusion nursing experience.
Clinical management, supervisory, or leadership experience.
Passion for oncology nursing and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee infusion and medical oncology clinic operations.
Mentor, coach, and develop clinical and administrative staff while fostering a positive, supportive, and accountable work environment.
Promote clinical excellence, professional development, staff competency, and employee engagement.
Coordinate staffing, scheduling, daily assignments, and resources for safe and efficient patient care.
Promote safe, evidence-based administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other infusion treatments.
Provide clinical oversight for patient triage, medication administration, education, care planning, and treatment coordination.
Support patient safety initiatives, quality improvement, and compliance with clinical standards.
Provide guidance and leadership during urgent patient-care situations.
Strengthen communication and collaboration among medical oncology clinics, infusion teams, providers, pharmacy, and patient navigation.
Coordinate patient flow, treatment readiness, scheduling, and clinical handoffs.
Collaborate with radiation oncology, surgery, supportive and palliative care, and survivorship services to promote continuity of care.
Identify opportunities to improve workflows, reduce barriers, and enhance the patient and family experience.
Oversee daily clinic operations while maintaining standards for quality, safety, service, and efficiency.
Support employee performance management, coaching, and staff development.
Monitor operational performance and implement improvements that strengthen access, efficiency, and care coordination.
Apply sound fiscal and human-resource management practices to support responsible stewardship of departmental resources.