Specialty Clinic Nurse Manager-Oncology

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium•Anchorage, AK

About The Position

Under limited supervision, organizes, supervises, and coordinates the work of assigned Specialty Department clinical staff and programs to ensure effective clinical services and quality standards. The role oversees specialized nursing care, staff operations and development, care planning, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, clinic resources, and communication across clinical teams and leadership. The position is with the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, a nonprofit Tribal health organization serving Alaska Native and American Indian people in Alaska.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) or Public Health (MPH); progressively responsible professional work-related experience, education, or training may be substituted year for year for college education.
Five years of specialized clinical care or lead nursing experience in a nonsupervisory role; an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.
Active Registered Nurse license from the State of Alaska, with compliance with annual licensing requirements.
Current Basic Life Support card.
Knowledge of healthcare environments and how medical services and functions interact.
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of clinical research management and patient care services.
Knowledge of diseases and prevention methods.
Knowledge of professional protocols and practices in healthcare case management.
Knowledge of modern nursing principles, techniques, and procedures for patient care.
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and concepts of disease.
Knowledge of Alaskan culture.
Skill in managing staff effectively and delegating tasks and authority.
Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
Skill in evaluating health problems and making recommendations based on observations.
Skill in providing effective nursing services, assessing difficult situations, and taking effective courses of action.
Skill in operating a personal computer using a variety of software applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the specific program demographic and Alaska Native population.

Responsibilities

Supervise the administration of specialized nursing care to patients in clinical settings within the assigned department.
Manage and schedule assigned staff; develop goals and priorities, assign tasks, and create staff skills and training plans.
Counsel, train, and coach staff on department policies, procedures, and protocols; implement corrective actions and conduct performance evaluations as appropriate.
Provide leadership, direction, and guidance on professional responsibilities and technical skills.
Monitor operations and procedures and facilitate continuous improvement in clinic productivity and effectiveness.
Facilitate and guide development of nursing assessment and treatment plans.
Review progress notes for quality assurance and ensure performance outcome measures are met; inform leadership of findings and provide feedback to providers regarding charting deficits.
Analyze trends and evaluate program requirements and clinic resource utilization to support medically appropriate and cost-effective patient care.
Coordinate protocols to integrate services with other programs.
Establish standards and procedures for patient care activities and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Attend division and departmental clinical staff meetings, coordinate field clinic needs and information, and provide feedback to leadership and staff.
Meet regularly with staff to resolve workload and technical issues.
Ensure clinical staff maintain certifications and licenses in their fields of expertise.
Compile and maintain clinical care records, reports, and statistical information for evaluation and planning.
Review and maintain patient files, records, charts, and other documents.
Maintain staff performance records and prepare summary reports as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program, with more than 20 plans and tiers.
Cost-share dental and vision insurance.
Discounted pet insurance.
403(b) retirement contributions with pre-tax or Roth options.
401(a) retirement plan with matching contributions of up to 5% of eligible pay after one year of employment, subject to employee contributions; employees may also be eligible for an annual discretionary employer contribution of up to 3%.
Paid time off accruing from the start of employment, up to 6 hours per pay period, with accruals increasing based on years of service.
Eleven paid holidays.
Paid parental leave or miscarriage/stillbirth leave eligibility after six months of employment.
Basic short- and long-term disability premiums, AD&D insurance, and basic life insurance covered by ANTHC; optional buy-up disability coverage and voluntary life insurance are also available.
Healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
Ancillary cash benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
On-site child care facility.
Employee Assistance Program, including grief support, financial counseling, mental and emotional health support, and discounted legal advice.
Tuition discounts at Alaska Pacific University for employees and eligible dependents.
On-site training courses and professional development opportunities.
License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
Emergency travel assistance.
Education assistance or education leave eligibility.
Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.