Nursing Supervisor

Nursing Supervisor - Full-Time, Salaried, Crystal Lake and Elgin, IL

Annual Salary Range: $91,000-$96,000

Benefits Include: Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; 401(k); Healthcare Savings Account; Generous PTO Package; Health and Wellness Perks Program

Coordinates all activities related to nursing functions and patient care, within budgetary constraints. Adheres to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. Supervises nursing staff that provides professional nursing care to patients. Must recognize physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of care. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

Clinical Oversight

Oversees the clinical operations for all nursing clinical support activities.

Establishes and maintains all nursing personnel files.

Ensures all licensing and certification criteria are met.

Assists with the review and revision of clinical policies and procedures.

Ensure adequate staffing/FTEs for assigned clinics.

Maintains effective nursing staff coverage and operating costs for the practice and/or satellites within budgetary parameters.

Participates in the interviewing and recruiting of nursing personnel.

Performs tasks assigned to staff nurses as necessary.

Demonstrates working knowledge of applicable labor laws and schedules and coordinates employee staffing including vacations, sick leave and overtime.

Ensure clinical operations and practice consistent with organizational objectives.

Monitors and evaluates patient satisfaction and quality assurance measures.

Directs the correct use of charge codes and coordinates education of all staff in correct procedures per reimbursement guidelines.

Develops new services and activities for patients, families and staff in accordance with practice service objectives.

Staff Development

Implement staff retention and training programs w/ support from clinic leads.

Coordinates, implements, and assists with staff training, in-services, and internal developmental programs for nursing staff.

Assists with annual performance evaluations for nursing department staff.

Serves as mentor/preceptor and provides day to day guidance to less experienced nurses.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Training

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN or MSN preferred RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.

Current CPR certification required.

Business Experience

Minimum five years actively practicing as a registered nurse, including at least three years oncology experience.

One-year leadership experience preferred.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills

Oncology certification preferred.

Chemotherapy Immunotherapy provider card preferred.

Working Conditions

Environment: Traditional office environment.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology clinic environment.

Physical Requirements : Large percent of time performing computer-based work is required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

About Illinois Cancer Specialists

Illinois Cancer Specialists (ICS) is dedicated to providing convenient, compassionate leading-edge cancer care to patients in Chicago and the surrounding areas. With more than 30 years in practice and over 400 years of combined physician experience, ICS is changing the forefront of patient care. Our dedicated and highly-skilled physicians and staff, who specialize in caring for patients with cancer and blood disorders, provide unparalleled access to the most innovative, advanced therapies and latest technologies throughout Chicago and the surrounding areas. With more than 20 board certified physicians, ICS offers convenient, compassionate care in ten locations.

Illinois Cancer Specialists is united in healing with The US Oncology Network, one of the nation's largest networks of integrated, community-based oncology practices dedicated to advancing high-quality, evidence-based cancer care. As an affiliate of The US Oncology Network, ICS is united with more than 1,000 physicians nationwide. Illinois Cancer Specialists participates in clinical trials through US Oncology Research, which has played a role in approximately 60 FDA-approved cancer therapies, nearly one-third of all cancer therapies approved by the FDA to date.