Manager Oncology Nurse - Ob/Gyn (Southeast)

Oncology Nurse Manager

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.

The Oncology Nurse Manager working in our UT Physicians Women's Center (Southeast) acts as the primary clinical liaison for nursing staff, providing expert guidance, answering questions, coordinating onboarding, and delivering nurse training. Serving as both role model and mentor, this leader promotes a culture of compassion, innovation, and excellence in oncology nursing. With advanced clinical expertise, this role manages complex patient cases independently, ensures best practices across the team, mentors newer nurses, and actively contributes to developing clinical policies and procedures. Aims to provide care that is safe, effective, patient centered, timely, efficient and equitable, while mixing and administering chemotherapy to patients that have been diagnosed with gynecologic cancer. Leads efforts to ensure best practices are followed across the team, mentors and trains less experienced nurses, and actively contributes to the development of clinical policies and protocols. This role involves advanced patient care coordination, including the creation of individualized treatment plans, managing high-acuity cases, and leading quality improvement initiatives. Nurses in this position are key clinical leaders who contribute to the overall direction of the oncology team and play a critical role in patient education, safety, and organizational growth.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Location:

UT Physicians Women's Center - Southeast

11914 Astoria Blvd, Houston, 77089

Schedule: Full-Time, Mon-Friday

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Provides oversight of nursing staff and acts as the central subject matter expert, provides guidance and addresses questions.
• Follows strict guidelines as provided by the package insert for mixing, storing, and administering chemotherapy drugs and other cancer treatments under the direction of the supervising provider, uses protective equipment and follows hazardous material disposal regulations.
• Assesses patients' health before, during and after chemotherapy treatments. Monitors for side effects, complications, and signs of infection. Documents patient responses to treatments. Performs on site and telephone triage using best practice guidelines and documentation to ensure patients receive the appropriate level of care in the right setting at the right time by the right caregiver using the approved equipment and supplies.
• Works closely with the supervising physicians and other healthcare professionals to create and implement treatment plans. Communicates any changes in patient conditions to the medical team. Assists in coordinating supportive care services like nutritional counseling, social services and palliative care.
• Maintains accurate patient records, including treatment plans, progress and side effects. Follows institutional policies, and USP 797 & 800 safety standards. Respects and maintains privacy and confidentiality per HIPPA guidelines.
• Acts as a patient and healthcare advocate by maintaining a safe environment and promoting quality healthcare services. Adheres to standards of practice for professional nursing. Stays updated on advancements in chemotherapy treatments and oncology nursing best practices. Participates in continuing education, certifications and training programs. Partners with providers to establish and monitor clinical competencies and coordinates continuing education for nursing staff. Oversees onboarding of new nurses ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to deliver safe and effective patient care. Evaluates directly or assists other providers in evaluating nursing staff.
• Educates patients and their families about chemotherapy, side effects, and self-care at home. Provides emotional support and counseling to patients coping with cancer. Teaches strategies for managing treatment-related symptoms. Assists clinical and administrative staff in formulating goals and objectives to meet both qualitative and quantitative outcomes.
• Analyze and interpret quality reports to identify trends, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement in patient care and operational performance of nursing staff.
• Operates and maintains IV infusion pumps and other chemotherapy delivery systems. Ensures proper sterilization and safety measures are followed. Maintains the COLA certification within the laboratory that enables the clinic to function by running CBCs prior to treatment where applicable.
• Communicates effectively with collaborative team while escalating critical results and issues in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Adheres to the standard of practice for professional nursing.
• Provides exemplary internal and external customer service.
• Participates in the development of nursing and clinical policies procedures, and competencies. Develops and/or acquires instructional materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to conduct training, continuing education and staff development.
• Manages Human Resources activities of department in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

• Deep knowledge of chemotherapy protocols, oncology treatments, side effects, and clinical management of cancer patients.
• Ability to make independent, expert-level clinical decisions with a focus on patient safety and optimal care outcomes.
• Strong leadership capabilities, with proven experience mentoring and training nursing staff.
• Skilled in assessing clinical competencies and guiding less experienced staff in their professional development.
• Ability to analyze complex clinical situations and implement solutions that improve patient care.
• Skilled in developing and implementing clinical policies and procedures that ensure best practices and enhance operational efficiency.
• Ability to effectively communicate with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families to ensure seamless care coordination.
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster a collaborative team environment and promote shared decision-making.
• Actively participating in continuing education, certification programs, and professional development programs to stay current with advances in oncology care and nursing leadership.
• Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate by Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) preferred
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) by Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) preferred

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited school required Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s)

Minimum Experience:

5 years of oncology experience required

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 1