Registered Nurse Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Manager with a strong Oncology Nursing background for a 13-week contract assignment in Moab, Utah.

This leadership role is ideal for an RN who combines hands-on oncology experience with proven supervisory and team-management skills. The Nurse Manager will oversee day-to-day nursing operations, support clinical staff, promote high-quality patient care, and help maintain an effective and collaborative work environment.

Candidates must have at least 2 years of Oncology Nursing experience , a minimum of 3 years of recent RN experience , prior leadership or supervisory experience, and current Utah RN licensure.

The schedule is primarily Monday through Friday but requires flexibility and participation in an on-call rotation that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Key Responsibilities

· Provide leadership and operational oversight for assigned nursing services.

· Supervise, support, and coordinate nursing staff and daily clinical operations.

· Promote safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.

· Support oncology nursing workflows and ensure appropriate standards of care are followed.

· Assist with staffing, scheduling, coverage, and workload coordination.

· Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance support to nursing staff.

· Help build and maintain a cohesive, professional, and collaborative nursing team.

· Respond to clinical and operational issues in a timely and professional manner.

· Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, pharmacy, ancillary departments, and hospital administration.

· Support safe administration and monitoring of oncology and infusion therapies within applicable scope and policies.

· Ensure appropriate documentation and use of electronic health records.

· Maintain patient confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

· Monitor compliance with hospital policies, nursing standards, and regulatory requirements.

· Participate in quality-improvement and patient-safety initiatives.

· Help identify workflow issues and implement practical process improvements.

· Assist with orientation and onboarding of new staff.

· Support staff education and ongoing clinical competency.

· Participate in emergency response and escalation when necessary.

· Perform additional leadership or clinical duties based on department needs.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have:

· Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Utah

· Bachelor of Science in Nursing ( BSN ) from an accredited nursing program

· Minimum 3 years of recent RN experience

· Minimum 2 years of Oncology Nursing experience

· ONS certification required

· Current BLS

· Current ACLS

· Previous supervisory, charge nurse, management, or other formal healthcare leadership experience

· Strong experience with electronic health records

· Ability to lead and support a multidisciplinary nursing team

· Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

· Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information appropriately

· Ability to remain calm and effective in stressful clinical situations

· Flexibility to perform additional duties based on operational needs

Oncology Experience

Candidates should have a strong working knowledge of:

· Oncology nursing

· Cancer treatment workflows

· Patient assessment and symptom management

· Chemotherapy and infusion-related care

· Oncology medication safety

· Patient and family education

· Treatment-related side-effect monitoring

· Care coordination

· Infection prevention for immunocompromised patients

· Interdisciplinary oncology care

Leadership Skills

Strong candidates should demonstrate experience with:

· Nursing staff supervision

· Team leadership

· Staff scheduling and coverage

· Employee coaching and mentoring

· Performance management

· Conflict resolution

· Clinical escalation

· Workflow improvement

· Staff development

· Quality improvement

· Patient safety

· Regulatory compliance

· Interdisciplinary collaboration

· Operational problem solving

Preferred Qualifications

The following are preferred but not necessarily required:

· Certified Wound Care Nurse

· Infusion nursing certification

· Previous Nurse Manager experience

· Previous oncology leadership experience

· Experience working in an acute-care hospital

· Experience in a rural or community hospital setting

· Experience supporting multiple nursing functions or service lines

· Strong familiarity with oncology infusion operations

· Previous contract or interim leadership experience

Schedule & On-Call Requirements

· 40 hours per week

· Primarily Monday through Friday

· Flexible scheduling based on department needs

· On-call responsibilities are required

· On-call coverage may include:

o Evenings

o Weekends

o Holidays

· Candidates should be prepared to respond to clinical or staffing needs outside standard business hours when scheduled for call.

The facility defines the workweek as beginning Sunday at 12:01 AM and ending Saturday at 11:59 PM.

Work Environment

This position is within an acute-care hospital environment with Level IV trauma capabilities.

The Nurse Manager must be comfortable balancing administrative leadership responsibilities with the clinical realities of an active hospital environment. Strong judgment, emotional maturity, adaptability, and the ability to handle changing priorities are important for success.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced Oncology RN leader who can quickly step into a management role, support nursing staff, and maintain high standards of clinical care and professionalism.

You should be comfortable leading teams, handling challenging situations, managing competing priorities, and communicating effectively with staff, physicians, patients, and hospital leadership.

This opportunity may be a strong fit for professionals currently working as a:

· Registered Nurse Manager

· Oncology Nurse Manager

· Clinical Nurse Manager

· Infusion Nurse Manager

· Oncology RN Supervisor

· Nursing Supervisor

· Assistant Nurse Manager

· Charge Nurse with Oncology Leadership Experience

· Interim Nurse Manager

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants based on education, experience, licensure, certifications, leadership ability, clinical skills, and the requirements of the position.