University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Oncology Nursing Manager - Frisco Cancer Clinic

Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Graduate of NLN approved Nursing program with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • 5 years of experience as a registered nurse
  • 2 years of management experience
  • Current Texas nursing license or Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) license
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement action plans to enhance departmental performance
  • Meet financial goals and improve patient care delivery
  • Provide direct patient care and mentor nursing staff
  • Ensure compliance with ethical standards and nursing practices
  • Address and resolve patient complaints along with nursing staff
  • Manage nursing schedules and staffing needs
  • Oversee hiring processes and performance evaluations for nursing personnel

Benefits

  • PPO medical plan with no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
  • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare
  • Paid Time Off available from day one
  • Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
  • Paid parental leave benefit
  • Wellness programs
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer
Full Job Description
Oncology Nursing Manager - Frisco Cancer Clinic

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

*Position will oversee cancer operations for both Clinic and Infusion

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
  • PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
  • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
  • Paid Time Off, available day one
  • Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
  • Paid Parental Leave Benefit
  • Wellness programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
  • Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!


EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required
  • Education
    Graduate of NLN approved Nursing program and
    Bachelor's Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
  • Experience
    5 years experience as registered nurse and
    2 years of management experience and
    Specialty areas may have increased experience requirements as dictated by unit or standard of care.
  • Licenses and Certifications
    (NLC) NURSING LICENSURE COMPACT-BNE Current Texas (or BNE Compact State) license Upon Hire and
    BCLS required. Upon Hire and
    (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT A current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). Upon Hire


JOB DUTIES
  • Develop and implement an effective action plan to improve performance in the department.
  • Meets or exceeds financial goals and objectives of the department.
  • Provides direct patient care and/or functions as "charge" position as needed. Seeks out opportunities to teach and mentor other nursing personnel on formal and/or informal basis. Evaluates and supervises provision of patient care by other personnel assigned to unit.
  • Adheres and facilitates adherence by other personnel to all policies and procedures, code of ethics, JCAHO standards, and nationally recognized standards of nursing practice. Reviews nursing assignments and revises as necessary to meet specific needs of patients and/or to ensure adherence to policies and procedures. Implements disciplinary interventions, including termination, as appropriate and in compliance with policy.
  • Participates in identification and resolution of physician, patient and/or family complaints. Reports complaints and interventions to Guest Services and/or Department of Nursing in timely manner for adequate follow-up prior to patient's discharge.
  • Reviews schedule and staffing plan with other Department of Nursing personnel to ensure adequate coverage of patient care needs on daily shift or shift-by-shift basis. Utilizes staffing guidelines and/or patient acuity system and employs most cost effective option in providing appropriate patient care.
  • Utilizes resources in manner which is appropriate and which optimizes resources for benefit of organization and patient population. Identifies efficiency or cost saving ideas and reports same to DON and/or CNO.
  • Interviews and makes final decision regarding hiring of all nursing personnel for unit. Implements disciplinary interventions, including termination, as appropriate and in compliance with policy. Participates in development, implementation, and evaluation of performance improvement activities. Completes performance reviews and orientation evaluations of nursing personnel. Implements termination of nursing personnel with approval from Chief Nursing Officer and/or Human Resources Manager.
  • Provides immediate counseling of nursing personnel, up to and including suspension, as appropriate. Follows-up with accurate and timely written reports to Nursing and/or Human Resources Director. Generates and/or supervises generated occurrence reports as appropriate. Provides appropriate and timely follow-up and submits to DON.
  • Conducts staff meetings and coordinates special projects, which may include educational activities, research projects, recruitment, and interdisciplinary and hospital committees. Collaborates with nursing staff and Nurse Educator to meet educational needs of current nursing personnel. Promotes personal and professional growth of all nursing personnel by allowing opportunities for active participation in unit-based activities and appropriate patient care. Seeks out opportunities to teach.
  • Develops unit's annual capital and operational budgets with assistance from nursing administration personnel. Completes payroll editing at end of payroll cycle and maintains attendance records.
  • Provides and supports efforts to develop teamwork between all nursing personnel, employees and staff.
  • Facilitates timely return of specialty equipment. Participates in routine and special care conferences. Demonstrates ability to function in "charge" role.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

About University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern) is a public academic health science center in Dallas, Texas. With approximately 14,400 employees and an operating budget of nearly $2.8 billion, UT Southwestern is one of six medical schools in the UT System. UT Southwestern is one of the leading medical research institutions in the world, with a focus on biomedical research, clinical care, and education. The institution is home to six Nobel laureates, 22 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 19 members of the National Academy of Medicine. UT Southwestern is also affiliated with Parkland Memorial Hospital, one of the largest public hospitals in the United States.
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