Clinical Nurse Manager

Location: Vista Oncology

Pay Range: $73,486.40 - $

Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall clinical care and functions. Oversees the activities of the clinical areas and directs, organizes, and assigns work to the clinical team that includes nurses, medical assistants (if applicable), lab (if applicable) and pharmacy technician(s). Assesses, monitors, and educates all clinical staff on patient care. Institutes emergency procedures as necessary. Assures compliance with all job breakdown instructions (JBIs) and regulations to the assigned areas.

Demonstrates working knowledge of all facets of role, relevant regulations, and organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

• Maintains knowledge of oncology nursing and clinical operations.
• Acts as a provider liaison and works in partnership with the Office Manager to ensure patient safety, continuity of patient care and smooth office flow among all departments.
• Communicates with outside entities to assure quality and continuity of patient care.
• Actively supports and maintains knowledge of clinical trials and ECOG. Communicates with the research department and Research Coordinator to share all relevant patient information, as applicable.
• Oversees special procedures and chemotherapy treatments within the office.
• Oversees the completion of DME, insurance forms, FMLA and disability application forms.
• Responsible for the completion of incident reports and adverse event reports.
• Ensures completion of daily variance report and resolution of unsigned charges.
• Coordinates with purchasing department to ensure PAR levels are maintained to assure sufficient stock and to minimize waste.
• Collaborates with ancillary departments to ensure required annual task/education is complete and timely.
• Is proficient with drug preparation including admixture of hazardous and non-hazardous drugs, in addition to drug ordering and pharmacy cleaning procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of Nucleus medication dispensing system.
• Oversees ordering of medical and pharmaceutical supplies.
• Coordinates with Office Manager for 24‑hour coverage for drug refrigeration temperature monitoring and response.
• Attends and participates in monthly CNM meeting. Collaborates with the R‑DON for nursing concerns, education, etc.
• Works with Occupational Health to ensure N95 mask testing is done yearly.

• Efficiently and effectively trains team members to provide quality services to oncology and hematology patients.
• Manages daily direction and communication to employees so that departmental work is performed in a timely, efficient and knowledgeable manner.
• Creates and maintains a positive, high‑quality work environment.
• Manages schedule for clinic nurses, medical assistants (if applicable), lab (if applicable) and pharmacy technician(s) ensuring adequate coverage for increased patient schedules or staff time off.
• Coordinates and facilitates nurse staff meetings on a regular basis.
• Participates in hiring process including interviewing applicants and assists in hiring decision with the HR recruiter for any open positions in assigned area.
• Oversees orientation of new nurses, medical assistants (if applicable), lab (if applicable), and pharmacy technician(s) in collaboration with the nurse, pharmacy, and ancillary trainers. Ensures employees have appropriate training and other resources to perform their job.
• Completes and provides performance evaluation for 90‑day and annual reviews for nurses, medical assistants (if applicable), lab (if applicable), and pharmacy technician(s).
• Is responsible for performance feedback and coaching on a regular basis to team members.
• Completes and maintains appropriate documentation for disciplinary actions.
• Reviews and approves time‑off requests, if appropriate, in a fair manner while ensuring adequate staffing to maintain work productivity.
• Reviews and submits timesheets to payroll for all direct reports.
• Holds monthly departmental staff meetings to communicate any issues or updates.

• Utilizes and distributes available resources to team members for educational…