Oncology Nurse Manager

Overview

Oncology Nurse Manager position at New England Cancer Specialists. The clinic manager will work across two NECS clinics (Kennebunk and Portsmouth, NH) splitting time between sites.

The Oncology Clinic Manager position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the assigned NECS clinic. This role provides management oversight for clinical staff including nurses, medical assistants, patient care coordinators, and reception with support for functional supervisors. Responsibilities include oversight of fiscal accountability, maintaining quality and regulatory standards, maintaining a high level of patient/family centered care and service, patient and staff satisfaction, program development, and managing and developing teams.

Regular communication with the Clinic Director, VP of Operations and Site Lead Physician is expected.

• Coaches and leads healthcare team members in the performance of patient care procedures and processes with a focus on safety and competence. Provides coaching, counseling and discipline as needed.
• Approves and maintains timecards for direct reports.
• Ensures the clinic is appropriately staffed at all times.
• Coordinates clinical provider schedules including PTO and CME. Coordinates weekend clinic, physician on-call, hospital coverage and CT imaging site schedules and coverage as applicable.
• Delegates to and supports clinic leads in areas of responsibility.
• Interviews job applicants, makes hiring recommendations, and helps coordinate new hire orientation, ensuring all necessary training is completed.
• Ensures that resources, supplies, and materials are available for patient care.
• Assists in the development of department/division goals and works to achieve those related to the Clinic and Treatment areas.
• Role models for staff, incorporating organizational initiatives and adapting to changes in clinical care, research and patient safety.
• Coordinates and participates in continuing education programs and in-services, national and regional professional organizations and community sponsored programs specific to Oncology and Hematology.
• Maintains patient care standards and ensures that patient care functions (assessment, treatment, and documentation) are completed safely and effectively and in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Ensures that clinical operations follow NECS continuity guidelines and procedures, and the smooth execution of all practice nursing policies, procedures and systems.
• Coordinates, integrates, and completes compliance reviews of new clinical SOPs as set forth by Leadership within NECS.

• Masters Degree in Nursing preferred;
  Bachelors degree required (or attained within 2 years of role commencement).
• 5 or more years nursing experience working in an oncology setting.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maine.
• OCN Certification, or ability to obtain OCN Certification within 12 months of starting in the position.
• Previous management, leadership and collaborative experience.
• Strong business acumen and communication.

New England Cancer Specialists offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Our benefits include medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurances. Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term, and Long-Term disability insurances as well as Long Term Care insurance are offered 1st of the month after your hire date. Other benefits include a company-sponsored retirement program, generous Paid Time Off in addition to 10 Company-paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and other voluntary benefits.