UCLA Health

Nurse Manager - Oncology, Central Coast

UCLA Health$150K — $355K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Masters of Nursing required
  • California Registered Nursing Licensure
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • 2-3 years of ambulatory oncology nursing leadership experience
  • Proficient in clinical services and patient care management
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Capacity for teamwork and collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Manage oncology nursing clinical practice and care processes to maximize patient outcomes
  • Implement patient workflow and operational process improvements
  • Oversee clinical management and coordinate daily resources for care delivery
  • Provide individual coaching and counseling to nursing staff
  • Deliver expert nursing consultations and coordinate patient services
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements
  • Mentor charge nurses and emerging leaders for professional growth

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with leadership opportunities
  • Access to professional development and continuous learning
  • A role in a high-impact oncology care team
  • Opportunities to influence patient care standards
  • Comprehensive mentorship program for nursing staff
Full Job Description
General Information

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Work Location: San Luis Obispo, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Posted Date

07/22/2026

Salary Range: $150200 - 355400 Annually

Employment Type

2 - Staff: Career

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

32007

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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In this role, you will manage nursing clinical practice and oncology care processes to ensure optimal patient outcomes and high standards of clinical practice. You will implement changes to patient workflows and operational processes to support coordinated, high-quality care. You will oversee daily clinical management and be responsible for the coordination of clinical resources to support daily care management, clinical surveillance, and workflow audits required for day-to-day operations. You will possess the ability to provide individual coaching and counseling to staff and demonstrate expert problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze and address complex clinical issues that may lack precedent or defined structure. You will provide expert clinical nursing consultation and coordinate patient care services within the clinic. Additionally, you will ensure the coordination of quality care and compliance as defined by internal controls, regulatory requirements, and accepted professional practices across the continuum of care. You will determine priorities and provide clinical direction to professional staff while monitoring compliance with nursing performance standards. You will work collaboratively with the Director of Nursing for Cancer Services, Clinical Director, Practice Managers, and key stakeholders involved in oncology care delivery. This role requires demonstrated leadership skills, including advanced communication, coaching, and conflict resolution. You will also provide clinical mentorship to charge nurses and emerging leaders to support professional growth and successful transitions across roles and positions.

Salary range: $150,200.00/year - $355,400.00/year

Job Qualifications

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Required:
  • Masters of Nursing
  • California Registered Nursing Licensure
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association, or American Red Cross
  • Minimum 2-3 years of ambulatory oncology nursing leadership
  • Expertise in patient care clinical services
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Strong leadership and clinical skills
  • Ability to create and maintain environment that promotes teamwork, collaboration, and achieve objectives
  • Skills in prioritizing
  • Ability to assess, plan, intervene and evaluate
  • Ability to inform and educate
  • Adept at using technology
  • Knowledge to manage disaster incidents, sentinel events and ability to problem solve with critical thinking skills
  • Required to have the ability to travel to multiple work sites within UCLA Health

Preferred:

  • OCN certification
  • ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy certification
  • Knowledge of UCLA policies
  • Knowledge of UCLA, Professional, and Regulatory Standards


About UCLA Health

UCLA Health is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It comprises four hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and more than 200 primary and specialty care clinics. UCLA Health is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The health system employs over 20,000 people and serves as a major center for patient care, medical education, and research.
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