RN Nurse Manager
About The Position
For over five decades Cancer Care Northwest has been the Inland Northwest's premier cancer center, providing an integrated approach to the diagnosis, treatment and healing of cancer and blood-related diseases. Our collective passion to fight against cancer is what motivates and inspires us every day and is the reason Cancer Care Northwest has become the Inland Northwest's premier cancer center. We provide comprehensive, innovative, compassionate, integrated care throughout each patient's journey. We are searching for dedicated professionals who share our passion in saving lives. Are you looking to work alongside a team of professionals passionate for patient care? Join us in our mission to save lives. This position is responsible for supervising nursing staff and operations to ensure quality patient care. Assists in compliance of OSHA and other regulatory standards and requirements. Assists in determining staffing requirements. Screens and interviews nursing applicants and orients and trains staff.
Requirements
- be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- have seven (7) years actively practicing as a registered nurse, including at least two (2) years' oncology experience, and one (1) year supervisory experience
- have experience and knowledge in the management of the physiologic and psychological effects of cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment
- have current RN state license and registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state
- have current CPR certification
- Supports and adheres to the Cancer Care Northwest Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Nice To Haves
- a BSN or MSN
- current or pending oncology certification
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the staff nurse duties of the position hired into.
- Assists in overseeing the clinical operations for all nursing clinical support activities.
- Assists with maintaining effective nursing staff coverage for the practice within budgetary constraints.
- Participates in the interviewing and recruiting of nursing personnel to maximize service to patients in accordance with practice policies and procedures.
- Assists with the review and revision of clinical policies and procedures.
- Assists in verifying encounter form charges to ensure proper/appropriate charges.
- Assists with annual performance evaluations for nursing department staff.
- Demonstrates working knowledge of applicable labor laws and schedules and coordinates employee staffing including vacations, sick leave and overtime.
- Assists with staff training and in-services as required.
- Ensure nurses maintain all required certifications on an annual basis.
- Communicates skillfully with patients and families, triaging problems and needs, and initiating appropriate actions.
- Documents all communications accurately and appropriately.
- Assists in maintaining nursing personnel files. Ensures all licensing and certification criteria are met.
- Provides support and direction as required in the area of clinical research in the practice to ensure staff compliance to the established research protocols.
- Assists in performing the duties of the OSHA health and safety manager.
- Performs tasks assigned to staff nurses as necessary.
- Supervises professional nursing staff and indirectly supervises nursing and ancillary clinical staff, including medical records and laboratory personnel in some locations.
- Maintains current knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities.
- Participates in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
- Performs all other duties/responsibilities as necessary or assigned.
Benefits
- Benefit information and eligibility can be found at https://www.cancercarenorthwest.com/join-our-team/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
