Clinical Team Lead

Staff Nurse

Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation's largest, community-based cancer care specialists, is home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country. Established 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee Oncology's mission remains unchanged: To provide access to high-quality cancer care and the expertise of clinical research for all patients, at convenient locations within their community and close to their home. Our growing network of physicians and locations is based on this mission. Tennessee Oncology is committed to advancing both the science of detection and targeted treatments, and to making these advances available to every patient. We believe caring for cancer patients is a privilege.

Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description:

In addition to functioning as a staff nurse, provides support to the Operations Manager/Assistant Operations Manager and serves as the expert resource for clinical staff related to patient care/ processes. In absence of the Operations Manager/Assistant Operations Manager, this position has some oversight of clinical operations during normal business hours.

Essential Functions:

• Assists manager with assessing staffing needs.
• Identifies potential staffing concerns and brings them to the attention of the manager.
• In collaboration with the manager, assures that day's smooth operation of the clinic and infusion suite, facilitating the creation and maintenance of a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Ensures drug inventory is maintained at appropriate levels.
• Meets with the manager as needed to discuss clinical issues.
• Assists the manager/assistant manager with audits/reports as needed.
• Performs clinical duties which includes but is not limited to:

• Performs all responsibilities as outlined in the Staff RN job description plus.
• Refers patients to appropriate support services.
• Assists physicians with procedures.
• Assists lab staff when necessary.
• Assists other clinical staff as necessary.
• Provides support to Chemotherapy Prep Tech when necessary.
• Functions as a clinical preceptor to newly hired staff when other preceptors are not available.
• Assists with education & training of existing clinical staff on new or revised processes & standards.
• Reviews patients' EMR documentation intermittently to ensure all required data has been entered accurately before, during or after patients' appointments.
• Completes review/follow up on assigned clinical activity and other reports.
• Assists with making staff assignments and data entry into daily huddle dashboard as needed.
• Acts as a mentor/role model for all clinical staff.
• Makes self readily available to nursing staff to discuss any issues or concerns.
• Assists with investigating and resolving patient/visitors concerns/complaints.

• Adheres to practice guidelines and Policy and Procedures.
• Participates on committees when requested of him/her.
• Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth.
• Consistently maintains a positive, professional, and approachable attitude when interacting with others.
• Encourages and supports a healthy work environment using appropriate problem solving/ conflict resolution techniques/interventions to ensure a calm, efficient and effective workplace for all.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of nursing principles and practices.
• Knowledge of oncology practices and treatments.
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art developments in cancer diagnosis and therapy.
• Skill in providing expertise about oncology to colleagues, allied health personnel and health care consumers.
• Skill in administering chemotherapy and other treatment therapies.
• Ability to empathize with patients and families and to deal with grief and difficult patient interactions.
• Ability to collaborate with health care team to make individualized treatment plan for each cancer patient.
• Ability to cope with death and dying.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing.

Education & Experience:

• A Registered Nurse (RN) with at least 2 years oncology experience or at least one year's experience as an RN at Tennessee Oncology.
• ONS Chemotherapy – Immunotherapy certification required at the time of or within 3 months of hire.
• Certification in Oncology Nursing (OCN) or other relevant ONCC certification required at the time of hire or within 12 months of hire. Certification may be waived for RNs with >5 years recent oncology experience. If certification waived, five continuing education credits on oncology specific topics required annually, Random audits will be performed.
• AHA or ARC BLS certification required at the time of hire or within 3 months of hire.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Physical Requirements:

OSHA Risk Category 1

Job Title:

Physical Activity Required

Amount of time

None

Less than 1/3 (Occasionally)

1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently)

More than 2/3 (Regularly)

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Fingering or manual dexterity

X

Repetitive finger motion

X

Lifting or exerting force

Up to 25 pounds

X

Up to 50 pounds

X

Reaching or stretching

X

Climbing or balancing

X

Crouching or stooping

X

Speaking

X

Hearing

X

Seeing (with correction)

X

• Must be willing and able to travel to assigned Tennessee Oncology clinics and other patient care locations as needed.