Oncology Nursing Unit Director

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Oncology unit is a 22-bed blended medical-surgical/progressive cancer care unit that specializes in the complex care of the Oncology patient. Nurses utilize the science and art of nursing while collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to meet the needs of the patient and family. We are a Commission on Cancer (COC) accredited facility. This is Carilion Clinic ... An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected, and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious. Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award-winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute. Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us. Here is your opportunity to work in a challenging and impactful environment defined by compassion, innovation, and a deep commitment to your personal well-being and professional development. As a vital member of our team, you will enjoy working where creating a safe and healthy environment is a top priority. Within a setting renowned for clinical excellence, the nursing unit director has accountability and responsibility for a nursing unit, providing day-to-day leadership that results in the overall success of your team, department, and supports the strategic direction of the organization and the point of care. Creates a safe and healthy environment that support the work of the health care team and contributes to patient and employee engagement. Creates a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with standards and is respectful of patient’s rights. Monitors and evaluates quality, appropriateness and safety of the care provided by the department. Monitors and evaluates patient experience. Implements programs to continuously enhance patient experience. Implements nursing and/or organization’s solutions for quality or patient safety areas. Provides supervision and direction to department staff. Facilitates professional growth and development including education and an effective performance appraisal process. Activities include progressive and consistent developmental conversations and succession planning. Develops retention strategies to promote a positive work environment. Activities include staff and patient rounding to maintain high visibility. Promotes employee engagement with recognition activities. Provides clinical knowledge and leadership mentoring and support to staff. Initiates development and performance-based conversations. Provides opportunities for professional growth. Cultivates interprofessional relationships and maintain high visibility on the nursing unit. Develops unit goals, action plans and outcomes that align with the nursing and organizational strategic plan. Engages all direct reports in meeting strategic unit goals. Implements strategies critical to the success of the service line and organization. Communicates directly with physicians, clinical leaders, senior managers, other departmental personnel, patients and their families. Monitors metrics included quality, patient experience, employee engagement, staff retention, and throughput. Implements and monitors department budget, expenses, and is fiscally responsible for unit. Complies with applicable regulatory, licensure and accrediting standards where applicable (The Joint Commission, CLIA, COLA, OSHA, AAAHC, etc).

Requirements

Education: Graduate of professional nursing school. BSN at CMC due to Magnet designation For outlying community hospitals, BSN is preferred or an ADN in conjunction with a related master’s degree
Experience: Minimum of 3 years leadership experience is required; experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Currently licensed as Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. In Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, de-escalation training must be successfully completed within four months of hire and then maintained going forward.
Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP required.
Other Minimum Qualifications: Demonstrates excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, communication, team leadership, priority setting and work competency skills. Promotes a respectful, inclusive culture of service excellence. In Psychiatry and Behavioral Health must possess ability to appropriately handle/restrain patients who may be disruptive and/or physically violent.

Responsibilities

Accountability and responsibility for a nursing unit, providing day-to-day leadership that results in the overall success of your team, department, and supports the strategic direction of the organization and the point of care.
Creates a safe and healthy environment that support the work of the health care team and contributes to patient and employee engagement.
Creates a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with standards and is respectful of patient’s rights.
Monitors and evaluates quality, appropriateness and safety of the care provided by the department.
Monitors and evaluates patient experience.
Implements programs to continuously enhance patient experience.
Implements nursing and/or organization’s solutions for quality or patient safety areas.
Provides supervision and direction to department staff.
Facilitates professional growth and development including education and an effective performance appraisal process.
Develops retention strategies to promote a positive work environment.
Promotes employee engagement with recognition activities.
Provides clinical knowledge and leadership mentoring and support to staff.
Initiates development and performance-based conversations.
Provides opportunities for professional growth.
Cultivates interprofessional relationships and maintain high visibility on the nursing unit.
Develops unit goals, action plans and outcomes that align with the nursing and organizational strategic plan.
Engages all direct reports in meeting strategic unit goals.
Implements strategies critical to the success of the service line and organization.
Communicates directly with physicians, clinical leaders, senior managers, other departmental personnel, patients and their families.
Monitors metrics included quality, patient experience, employee engagement, staff retention, and throughput.
Implements and monitors department budget, expenses, and is fiscally responsible for unit.
Complies with applicable regulatory, licensure and accrediting standards where applicable (The Joint Commission, CLIA, COLA, OSHA, AAAHC, etc).