Oncology Nurse Manager - Cancer Center

Position: ONCOLOGY NURSE MANAGER - CANCER CENTER
Job title

Oncology nurse manager

Department

Cancer center

This position is exempt from career service under the cch personnel rules.

Job title:

oncology nurse manager

Department: cancer center

Shift: 9:00am - 5:00pm

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on cook county health (cch) policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification  positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

Job summary

The oncology nurse manager will plan, direct, and oversee all aspects of nursing care delivery for the oncology service line, under direction. The oncology nurse manager will oversee nursing operations and provision of patient care services including nursing care infusion center and oncology clinics, as well as serves as a consultant for in-patient oncology nursing needs. The oncology nurse manager oversees clinic operations and provision of patient care services including management of staff, patient access and flow, resource allocation and unit quality indicators.

Works closely with the director of operations cch cancer programming and the cancer center medical director to implement approved clinical practices and standards.

General administrative responsibilities

Collective bargaining

* review applicable collective bargaining agreements and consult with labor relations to generate management proposals

* participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings

Discipline

* document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels

* work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable collective bargaining agreements

* initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to cch system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements

Supervision

* direct and effectuate cch management policies and practices

* access and proficiently navigate cch records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements

Management

* contribute to the management of cch staff and cch' systemic development and success

* discuss and develop cch system policy and procedure

* consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable collective bargaining agreements

* work with labor relations to discern past practice when necessary

Typical duties

* develops and implements evidence-based standards of clinical practice to ensure 24/7 excellent service and care delivery for patients receiving care in the hematology/oncology center to improve the health of the population, enhance the experience and outcomes for the patient, and reduce per capita cost of care.

* oversees the for safe administration of blood products, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy for patients.

* establishes collaborative partnership with physician and administrative site leadership to achieve system goals and objectives for the unit

* develops clinical standards of care in assigned area. Assists in delivery of patient care and quality improvement. Organizes and assist staff to promote the rapid response to change in case flow and medical emergencies.

* develops and implement an effective cancer care program including establishment of patient care standards and design of documentation and training/development tools.

* ensures that all practice provider and ancillary encounters are billed accurately and within established timeframe. Audits staff productivity and establishes benchmarks to create a performance pathway to success.

* ensures that staff fully utilize it systems and are up to date on cch registration and insurance plans requirements.

* ensures that patient care is delivered within cch established service standards, regulatory requirements,…