Position Purpose

The Nurse Manager, Outpatient Oncology is responsible for providing strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for Saint Francis Hospital’s outpatient oncology services in Hartford, Connecticut. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered cancer care by leading nursing practice, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and maintaining excellence in clinical outcomes, patient experience, safety, and regulatory compliance. The Nurse Manager oversees daily operations, staffing, financial performance, quality improvement initiatives, and professional development of nursing staff while promoting a culture of compassion, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning. Through effective leadership and engagement, this position supports Saint Francis Hospital’s mission of providing exceptional healthcare and advancing the well-being of oncology patients and their families across the continuum of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily clinical and operational workflows within the oncology practice

• Hire, onboard, supervise, and evaluate clinical staff

• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and regulatory standards

• Manage staffing, scheduling, payroll, and supply budgets

• Drive quality improvement, patient safety, and patient experience initiatives

• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care

• Serve as a visible, working leader, supporting staff and patients directly

Leadership Expectations

• Lead and manage clinical staff, ensuring safe, high-quality, evidence-based care

• Promote a culture of patient safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

• Develop staff through coaching, mentoring, and performance management

• Drive operational, quality, and financial outcomes using data and best practices

• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and mission-driven work environment

• Lead through change and support strategic initiatives across the organization  

Qualifications

• Active RN license

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

• BSN required

• 3+ years of RN experience

• Prior practice management or leadership experience

• Oncology or ambulatory care experience preferred

What We’re Looking For

• Strong, team-focused clinical leader

• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, patient-centered environment

• Excellent communication, organization, and critical thinking skills

• Passion for delivering compassionate, high-quality cancer care

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital, established in 1897, has been a cornerstone institution in Connecticut. As a proud member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, it stands as one of the nation’s largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems. Recognized as a Level 1 Trauma Center, Saint Francis Hospital boasts 617 beds and serves as a significant teaching hospital in the region.