Nurse Manager - Yawkey

The Nurse Manager is responsible for day-to-day patient flow and operations in a specific clinical unit. Responsibilities include coordination and supervision of assigned nursing and clinical assistant staff as they provide care to individuals receiving therapy for oncologic and hematologic problems. The Nurse Manager oversees direct patient care, including patient and family education. The Nurse Manager delegates triage of unexpected patients to the charge nurse and will modify nursing assignments, as needed, to meet the needs of patients.

The Nurse Manager provides clinical leadership and management and promotes professional growth for self and staff. The Nurse Manager demonstrates systems thinking, response to diversity, collaboration, clinical judgment, clinical inquiry, facilitation of learning and advocacy for patients and staff. The Nurse Manager collaborates with the Clinical Specialist to provide clinical expertise for the unit. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary across the different programs and areas.

The Nurse Manager uses theoretical, evidence-based, and experiential knowledge to advance clinical practice. The Nurse Manager serves as a mentor for clinical staff within Nursing and Patient Care Services to nurture leadership potential and to promote professional development of others. The Mission, Vision and Core values of the Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute are incorporated into all areas of practices.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life‑changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high‑risk and underserved populations.

We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School‑affiliated hospitals.

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  Collaboration:
  
  Has direct involvement in patient care, and practice issues, involves/recruits diverse resources when appropriate to optimize patient outcome. Recognizes the limits to clinical judgment and seeks multidisciplinary collaboration and consultation with dynamic situations.
  • 1. With the Nursing Director, Sr. Nursing Director or Associate Chief Nurse, maintains administrative and clinical continuity within ambulatory services.
  • 2. Participates as an active member or substitute member for committees within the Department of Nursing and Patient Care Services requested by the Associate Chief Nurse, Nursing Director or Senior Nursing Director.
  • 3. In collaboration with Clinical Specialist assures staff compliance with required competencies and annual requirements, ensures compliance with regulatory agency requirements.
  • 4. Demonstrates knowledge of computer systems in use at the Institute.
  • 5. In conjunction with Nurse Director provides input into the annual budgetary process.
  • 6. Participates in Code Admin rotation.
• B. Systems Thinking: In collaboration with the Nurse Director develops, integrates and applies a variety of strategies that are driven by needs and strengths of the patient/family unit, disease center, and institute. Negotiates and navigates systems for both clients and employees. Demonstrates leadership by directing patient flow, staff allocation, and assessing system issues.
  • 1. Develops daily staffing assignments for all clinic staff in collaboration with practice manager.
  • 2. Supports and/or provides patient care activities as needed based on competency of role.
  • 3. Supports and provides patient and family education.
  • 4. Responsible for patient flow, and coordination of care with the assistance of the charge nurse.
  • 5. Collaborates with Practice Director to ensure compliance with unit policies and procedures.
  • 6. Assesses and intervenes to meet the needs of the patient population served.
  • 7. Monitors the environment of care with attention to patient…