Clinical Manager, Infusion Center (Full Time, Days)

Job Description

Job Description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

 

 

 

The Clinical Manager of the Infusion Center has management oversight for the Infusion Center. This includes incorporating principles of continuous quality improvements for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating unit operations, patient care and staff performance. The Clinical Nurse Manager works collaboratively with administrative staff, nursing, physicians and other patient team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs direct administrative functions for assigned infusion department.
• Manages daily operations in a systematic manner to improve operational effectiveness and ensure quality of services.
• Develops implements and evaluates short and long range performance improvement and operational goals and objectives for the department.
• Implements policies, procedures, rules and regulations and recommended practices and ensures that clinical practice standards are met.
• Analyzes and responds accordingly to unit specific performance, outcome and financial data.
• Assists in identifying capital and operational budgets.
• Selects, motivates and retains staff; initiates formal recognition plan.
• Establish and maintain the provision of outstanding customer service as a performance expectation for all staff.
• Develops, evaluates and adjusts current and future staffing needs in collaboration with other Network Infusion Centers and/or Director of Infusion Services to respond to the needs of the patients served in these departments.
• Collaborates with network Clinical Nurse Managers to initiate actions, new approaches, policies and programs to facilitate continual improvement of network infusion services.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 10 hours per day; 3 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Consistently lift and carry objects up to 10 lbs. Frequently push objects up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs. Frequently stoop and bend. Occasionally squat. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Frequently finger and handle objects. Occasionally firmly grasp, twist and turn objects with hands and fingers. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation. Must be able tot see as it relates to general, near, far, color and visual, monotony.

EDUCATION:

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program.  Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania or New Jersey based on work location.  Bachelor of Nursing degree and current Oncology Certification (OCN) preferred or enrollment in a Bachelors of Nursing Degree Program within 24 months of employment of position.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of three (3) years clinical experience with demonstrated leadership abilities required. Sound clinical knowledge in area to be managed. Strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrate ability in Human Resources and Financial Resource Management. Current BLS certification. Currently Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Card. Basic computer skills.   

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.