Ambulatory Care Patient Supv 2 - Infusion Center - FT Days

UCI Health Infusion Center Nurse Manager

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health Orange, UCI Health Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County's only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region's only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary: Incumbent is responsible for managing the daily delivery of patient care, as well as the quality of nursing practice and the standards of care in the Infusion Center. Ensures continuity and congruity of services through coordination of the overall patient care, supervision and direction of nurse staff, and the facilitation of responses to physician requests and services. Serves as a role model and clinical resource to colleagues, staff, and patients. Additionally, incumbent reviews data and devises effective control mechanisms to ensure the environment fosters safe patient care.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications: Understanding of Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory requirements Strong customer service orientation as well as written and oral communication skills Previous experience working with cancer programs Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job Minimum 3 years experience as a nurse Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Demonstrated experience in a leadership role Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise and motivate staff through prior lead or supervisory experience Current California RN license Complete understanding of acuity levels for the patient population Chemotherapy administration experience Chemotherapy Certification Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms ANCC recognized RN certification uniquely applicable to this specific unit, (general certifications, such as WCC, will not be acceptable for meeting this requirement).