Nurse Manager – Oncology Infusion Clinic

Location Address:2400 Unser Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $95,388.80 Maximum Offer $

Summary:

Rust Medical Center is seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse Leader to join the Adult Oncology Infusion Clinic in Rio Rancho, NM. The Nurse Manager for the Oncology Infusion Clinic provides clinical, operational, and administrative leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered infusion therapy services. This role is responsible for managing daily clinic operations, leading and developing staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing patient flow, and collaborating closely with oncology providers and interdisciplinary teams to support exceptional outcomes for patients undergoing cancer treatment.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities

Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department

EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity:
Full time FTE: 1.00 Job Exempt:
Yes

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)
Responsibilities:

Clinical & Operational Leadership Provide leadership and oversight of daily operations for the oncology infusion clinic, including staffing, scheduling, patient flow, and throughput.

Ensure safe administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologics, blood products, and supportive infusion therapies.

Promote evidence-based practice and adherence to oncology nursing standards

Monitor and improve patient experience, safety, and clinical quality outcomes.

Staff Management & Development Recruit, hire, onboard, coach, evaluate, and retain nursing and support staff.

Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, compassion, and continuous improvement.

Ensure staff competency through education, skills validation, and ongoing professional development.

Address performance issues, employee relations concerns, and staff engagement proactively.

Quality, Safety & Compliance Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards (e.g., state boards, CMS, Joint Commission).Oversee quality improvement initiatives, incident reviews, and corrective action plans.

Support medication safety practices, chemotherapy handling standards, and infection prevention measures.

Participate in audits, surveys, and readiness activities.

Financial & Resource Management Manage department budgets, staffing productivity, and supply utilization.

Collaborate with leadership on volume forecasting, capacity planning, and growth initiatives.

Identify opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining high-quality care.

Collaboration & Communication Partner with oncologists, pharmacists, advanced practice providers, schedulers, and ancillary teams to coordinate care.

Serve as a liaison between clinic staff and organizational leadership.

Communicate effectively with patients and families to address concerns and support care coordination.

Qualifications:

Active NM Registered Nurse (RN) license or compact state license

Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.

BLS, PALS, ACLS required at time of hire.

Minimum of 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience, with oncology and/or infusion experience strongly preferred.

Prior leadership experience (charge nurse, supervisor, or manager) preferred.

Master’s degree in nursing preferred.

Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe preferred

Experience in ambulatory or outpatient oncology settings preferred

Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to manage change, prioritize effectively, and lead in a fast-paced environment.

Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and decision-making abilities.

Commitment to patient-centered care, staff development, and quality improvement.

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