Manager, Nursing Services

Delaware's Largest Cancer Treatment Group- Medical Oncology Hematology Consultants, Newark, DE

We are a private practice comprised of 11 physicians and 10 APPs. Our mission is to provide quality cancer care to the patients in our local community. We are affiliated with the US Oncology Network, which is one of the nation's largest networks of integrated, community-based oncology practices that are dedicated to advancing high-quality, evidence-based cancer care. Our board-certified physicians in Hematology and Medical Oncology, Palliative Care Medicine, and breast surgery have trained and held faculty positions in nationally and internationally recognized academic centers. Our physicians have extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of malignant diseases and disorders of the blood and breast.

Through our relationship with the US oncology Network, we are able to offer a competitive salary and affordable benefits including but not limited as Medical, Dental, Vision, life insurance, 401K profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and parental leave.

We have an immediate opening for a Manager, Nursing Services.

Position will work in conjunction with, and by the direction of, the Director of Clinical or Nursing Services, if applicable, to provide nursing support for practice locations by consulting and advising clinicians on best-practices, implementation of/providing education and training programs, and collaborating on interdisciplinary projects. Provides oversight of nursing leadership and staff. Supports and adheres to The US Oncology Network Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure clinical operations and practice consistent with organizational objectives

• Collaborates with practice management to provide support on operational projects such as site Quality Committees, Quality Oncology Practice Initiative site assessments, Advancing Care Information, the Oncology Care Model (OCM), and other special projects as assigned.

• Facilitates the implementation and/or utilization of outcomes data and evidence-based practices

• Facilitates implementation of standardized best practices within the organization.

• Ensures practice standards of care are consistent with community standards of care.

• Ensures the incorporation of clinical evidence into existing and newly developed standards.

• Staff Development

• Assess staffing levels and issues, patient flow, current practices in the clinical setting.

• Assists with the development of company-wide clinical competency testing and skills validation programs.

• Ensure adequate staffing/FTEs for assigned clinics or region

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

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

• Other duties as assigned.

• Provides oversight for functions of nurse leads and supervisors as applicable

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

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.

Minimum three years of leadership experience

Specialized Knowledge/Skills:

Oncology certification preferred

Working Conditions

Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.) -

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.

Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.)

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. May require 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.