Oncology Nurse Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Oncology Nurse Manager needed to support outpatient clinic in Bethesda, Maryland. '..Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall clinical care and functions. Oversees the activities of the clinical areas and directs, organizes, and assigns work to the clinical team that includes nurses, medical assistants (if applicable), lab (if applicable) and pharmacy technician(s). Assesses, monitors, and educates all clinical staff on patient care. Institutes emergency procedures as necessary. Assures compliance with all job breakdown instructions (JBIs) and regulations to the assigned areas. Demonstrates working knowledge of all facets of role, relevant regulations, and organizational and departmental policies and procedures.  Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Primary Key Performance Areas:

KPA 1 – Clinical Knowledge

• Maintains knowledge of oncology nursing and clinical operations.
• Act as a provider liaison and works in partnership with the Office Manager to ensure patient safety, continuity of patient care and smooth office flow among all departments.
• Communicates with outside entities to assure quality and continuity of patient care.
• Actively support and maintain knowledge of clinical trials and ECOG. Communicate with the research department and Research Coordinator to share all relevant patient information, as applicable.  
• Oversee special procedures and chemotherapy treatments within the office.
• Oversee the completion of DME, insurance forms, FMLA and disability application forms.
• Responsible for the completion of incident reports and adverse event reports.
• Ensure completion of daily variance report and resolution of unsigned charges.
• Coordinate with purchasing department to ensure PAR levels are maintained to assure sufficient stock and to minimize waste.
• Collaboration with ancillary departments to ensure required annual task/education is complete and timely.
• Proficient with drug preparation including admixture of hazardous and non-hazardous drugs, in addition to drug ordering and pharmacy cleaning procedures
• Maintain knowledge of Nucleus medication dispensing system.
• Oversee ordering of medical and pharmaceutical supplies.
• Coordinate with Office Manager for 24-hour coverage for drug refrigeration temperature monitoring and response.
• Attend and participate in monthly CNM meeting Collaborate with the R-DON for nursing concerns, education, etc.
• Working with Occupational Health to ensure N95 mask testing is done yearly

KPA 2 – Leadership

• Efficiently and effectively train team members to provide quality services to oncology and hematology patients.
• Manage daily direction and communication to employees so that departmental work is performed in a timely, efficient and knowledgeable manner.
• Create and maintain a positive, high quality work environment.
• Manage schedule for clinic nurses, medical assistants (if applicable), lab (If applicable) and pharmacy technician(s) ensuring adequate coverage for increased patient schedules or staff time off.
• Coordinate and facilitate nurse staff meetings on a regular basis.
• Participate and complete hiring process including interviewing applicants and assist in hiring decision with the HR recruiter for any open positions in assigned area.
• Oversee the orientation of new nurses, medical assistants (if applicable), lab (if applicable), and pharmacy technician(s) in collaboration with the nurse, pharmacy, and ancillary trainers. Ensure employees have appropriate training and other resources to perform their job.
• Complete and provide performance evaluation for 90 day and annual reviews for nurses, medical assistants (if applicable), lab (if applicable), and pharmacy technician(s).
• Responsible for performance feedback and coaching on a regular basis to team members.
• Complete and maintain appropriate documentation for disciplinary actions.
• Review and approve time off requests, if appropriate, in a fair manner while ensuring adequate staffing to maintain work productivity.
• Review and submit timesheets to payroll for all direct reports.
• Holds monthly departmental staff meetings to communicate any issues or updates.

KPA 3 – Education and SOPs

• Utilizes and distributes available resources to team members for educational purposes.
• Assist in creation and review of clinical activities and operations.
• Coordinate and direct clinical staff to teach patient education classes and/or individual patient teaching sessions.
• Manage packet assembly for patient education materials.
• Monitor and direct nursing team to follow JBIs Maintain Oncology nurse certification

KPA 4 – Compliance and SOPs

• Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information at all times.
• Ensure adherence to legal and company policies and procedures and undertake disciplinary actions if the need arises.

KPA 5 – Communication and Customer Service

• Manage and communicate all clinical policy, procedure and regulatory changes that apply to the clinical teams.
• Act as a resource for staff regarding company policies and procedures.
• Remain current on oncology updates, therapies and procedures and share updates with clinical staff.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with all other company employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working environment that will be conductive to maximize employee morale, productivity and  efficiency/effectiveness.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Position Qualifications/Requirements:

Education :

• Unencumbered RN License in the state of employment or multi-state licensure
• Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is required.

Certifications/Licenses :

• Registered Nurse license.
• Oncology Nurse certification (OCN) required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid state Driver’s License for travel to satellite offices and offsite meetings. Compliance with the company Driver Safety Operations and Motor Vehicle Records Check Policy is required.

Previous Experience :

• Five (5) years of experience in the healthcare field in a clinic or hospital setting.
• Three (3) years of management experience preferred....'

Continuum Medical Staffing is a boutique national staffing firm with a big purpose. Our mission and passion is to cultivate talent in the healthcare field and connect exceptional talent with meaningful and rewarding employment opportunities. We help our elite candidates achieve their career goals through personal attention and ongoing support by taking a consultative approach delivering innovative solutions that meet your individual needs. Our clients trust us to develop long-term relationships and continually send them highly qualified talent who exceed their expectations.

Continuum Medical Staffing employs and places healthcare professionals such as Senior Leader Management, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Therapists (PT, OT, SLP), Interim Leadership, Heath Information Managers, Medical Coders and more. Continuum has over 30 years of staffing experience and is recognized as an exceptional leader in the industry.

Company Description

Continuum Medical Staffing is a boutique national staffing firm with a big purpose. Our mission and passion is to cultivate talent in the healthcare field and connect exceptional talent with meaningful and rewarding employment opportunities. We help our elite candidates achieve their career goals through personal attention and ongoing support by taking a consultative approach delivering innovative solutions that meet your individual needs. Our clients trust us to develop long-term relationships and continually send them highly qualified talent who exceed their expectations. \r\n\r\nContinuum Medical Staffing employs and places healthcare professionals such as Senior Leader Management, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Therapists (PT, OT, SLP), Interim Leadership, Heath Information Managers, Medical Coders and more. Continuum has over 30 years of staffing experience and is recognized as an exceptional leader in the industry.