Patient Care Manager (RN), Cancer Clinical Research

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

9d•$89 - $118•Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic team at Stanford Health Care! Cancer Destination Service Line as Patient Care Manager, Cancer Clinical Research. In this pivotal role, you will provide operational oversight for the Oncology Research Nursing Professional (RN) team during a period of growth and expansion for the role across the cancer service line and expanding access to clinical research and exceptional clinical care for patients. This role will also have operational oversight over our Early Drug Development Department. As a Patient Care Manager, you will collaborate closely with key clinical and support staff to enhance patient experiences and outcomes. Your leadership will be instrumental in streamlining processes, optimizing resource allocation, and fostering a culture of excellence in patient care. You will play a critical role in advancing our mission to deliver innovative therapies and improve the lives of patients through seamless research integration. If you are passionate about clinical excellence in patient care and seamless research integration, we invite you to apply and be part of a team that is at the forefront of cancer treatment and research. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

Requirements

Ability to contribute to health care policy formulation when working in partnership with a multidisciplinary team of health care providers.
Ability to delegate responsibly to others, activities according to ability, level of preparation, the standards of practice and regulatory guidelines.
Ability to develop programs and lead process improvement projects.
Ability to establish the strategic direction and business plans for a functional group.
Ability to initiate and implement change conducive to the improvement of the quality and safety of patient care delivery.
Ability to provide leadership, influence others to meet patient needs and achieve shared goals, to effectively prioritize system resources to provide quality and valued patient care, promote cooperative behaviors, act as a role model, resource and mentor.
Ability to supervise, coach, mentor, train, and evaluate work results.
Ability to use information and keep abreast of developments in technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making in patient care.
Knowledge of current theories, principles, practices, standards, emerging technologies, techniques and approaches in the nursing profession, and the health care system, and the responsibility and accountability for the outcome of practice.
Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations; standards and guidelines of certifying and accrediting bodies; hospital and department/unit standards, protocols, policies and procedures governing the provision of nursing care in the area of assignment.
Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, administration, fiscal and personnel management essential to the practice of nursing in the larger context of health care.
Knowledge of principles, practices and current trends in health care and hospital system organization and administration sufficient to provide clinical management, leadership, coordination, and operational direction for assigned areas of responsibility.
Bachelors and/or Masters in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
Three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
California Registered Nurse (RN) license

Responsibilities

Ensures the effective delivery of competent, compassionate, and efficient patient care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing services of unit(s), including the assessment of patients, implementation of physicians' orders, treatment plans and medical procedures, administration of medication and record keeping of same as well as by monitoring and evaluating patient care processes and outcomes for the patient care unit(s); coordinates nursing activities with those of other services or disciplines.
Communicates in a clear and effective manner to enhance team effectiveness, manage conflicts, engage employees and interdisciplinary colleagues in unit activities and performance changes.
Plans and forecasts the department budget by calculating required FTES, planning annual budgets, interpreting payroll and other key fiscal reports, projecting workload as well as monitoring and enhancing productivity.
Directs the personnel management of the employees assigned to the department consistent with state and federal labor laws, collective bargaining agreements, and nursing service and hospital philosophy, goals and policy.
Assumes twenty four (24) hour responsibility and accountability for the operation of the assigned patient care unit(s), service(s), staff, and facilities.
Assumes responsibility for accessing and utilizing appropriate date in order to monitor unit operations.
Facilitates professional development and clinical growth of nursing staff through implementation and maintenance of unit specific competencies.
Supports the quality framework, which includes both clinical and service quality indicators.
Creates an environment of patient care that is safe, effective, patient centered, timely, efficient and equitable.