Assistant Oncology Director
LifePoint Health, Henderson, NC, United States
Assistant Oncology Director
In collaboration with the Director of The Cancer Center, manage and coordinate patient care and personnel needs in the Medical Oncology & Radiation Oncology clinics in The Cancer Center at Maria Parham Medical Center (MPMC).
Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee hematology and oncology nursing services delivered within the Medical Oncology & Radiation Oncology clinics.
Manage various personnel actions including, but not limited to hiring, orientation, performance appraisals, promotions and scheduling; and counsel and conduct formal discipline of clinical staff.
Collaborate in the development, implementation and expansion of learning opportunities and skill development for all staff.
Analyze, develop and maintain an effective and efficient nursing care delivery system that reflects patient and family needs across the continuum; achieving desired outcomes.
Promote education for patients, patient families and the community; participate in direct patient care activities as a targeted strategy for role modeling or information gathering.
Identify clinical operational needs; maintain appropriate levels of equipment and supplies and monitor equipment maintenance. Assess the environment and make recommendations to ensure optimal patient comfort, safety and compliance with various regulatory and accreditation bodies (OSHA, The Joint Commission, Commission on Cancer, North Carolina Board of Nursing, etc.).
Collaborate with the Director in determining the fiscal requirements of the Medical Oncology & Radiation Oncology clinics; submit budgetary recommendations to the Director, including the nursing personnel and patient care materials necessary for the provision of care.
Cultivate exemplary customer service throughout MPMC; promote the Service Excellence Standards of Behavior as well as effective communication skills to include, but not limited to, problem solving, assertiveness and support for team members, feedback, active listening and conflict resolution.
Develop and implement processes to enhance clinic operations and practices for ongoing quality improvement.
Manage clinic in the absence of the Director; be available on-call for emergencies involving the facility, staff members, providers and patients.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Qualifications Required
Two years of current experience in nursing in which leadership and management abilities have been demonstrated.
Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of North Carolina as a Registered Nurse.
BLS
Preferred
Three years of current experience in nursing with participation in formal leadership role(s) (ex. Charge Nurse, Manager) and activities (ex. Nursing Practice Council).
BSN
OCN certification
Previous outpatient oncology clinic and infusion experience
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Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee hematology and oncology nursing services delivered within the Medical Oncology & Radiation Oncology clinics.
Manage various personnel actions including, but not limited to hiring, orientation, performance appraisals, promotions and scheduling; and counsel and conduct formal discipline of clinical staff.
Collaborate in the development, implementation and expansion of learning opportunities and skill development for all staff.
Analyze, develop and maintain an effective and efficient nursing care delivery system that reflects patient and family needs across the continuum; achieving desired outcomes.
Promote education for patients, patient families and the community; participate in direct patient care activities as a targeted strategy for role modeling or information gathering.
Identify clinical operational needs; maintain appropriate levels of equipment and supplies and monitor equipment maintenance. Assess the environment and make recommendations to ensure optimal patient comfort, safety and compliance with various regulatory and accreditation bodies (OSHA, The Joint Commission, Commission on Cancer, North Carolina Board of Nursing, etc.).
Collaborate with the Director in determining the fiscal requirements of the Medical Oncology & Radiation Oncology clinics; submit budgetary recommendations to the Director, including the nursing personnel and patient care materials necessary for the provision of care.
Cultivate exemplary customer service throughout MPMC; promote the Service Excellence Standards of Behavior as well as effective communication skills to include, but not limited to, problem solving, assertiveness and support for team members, feedback, active listening and conflict resolution.
Develop and implement processes to enhance clinic operations and practices for ongoing quality improvement.
Manage clinic in the absence of the Director; be available on-call for emergencies involving the facility, staff members, providers and patients.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Qualifications Required
Two years of current experience in nursing in which leadership and management abilities have been demonstrated.
Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of North Carolina as a Registered Nurse.
BLS
Preferred
Three years of current experience in nursing with participation in formal leadership role(s) (ex. Charge Nurse, Manager) and activities (ex. Nursing Practice Council).
BSN
OCN certification
Previous outpatient oncology clinic and infusion experience
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