Specialty Clinic Nurse Manager-Oncology

Summary: Under limited supervision, organizes, supervises, and coordinates the work of assigned Specialty Department clinical staff and programs to assure that effective clinical services are provided and quality standards are met. Responsibilities: Supervises the administration of specialized nursing care to patients in clinical settings within assigned department. Manages and schedules assigned staff. Develops goals and priorities, and assigns tasks. Develops staff skills and training plans. Counsels, trains and coaches staff on department policies, procedures, protocols. Implements corrective actions and conducts performance evaluations as appropriate for assigned staff. Provides leadership, direction and guidance on professional responsibilities and technical skills. Monitors operations and procedures, and facilitates processes that result in the continuous improvement of the clinic's productivity and effectiveness. Facilitates and guides development of nursing assessment and treatment plans. Reviews, assesses progress notes for quality assurance and ensures performance outcome measures are met. Informs leadership of assessment findings and gives feedback to providers if deficits found in charting. Analyzes trends, and evaluates program requirements and clinic resource utilization; assures medically appropriate and cost-effective patient care services. Coordinates protocols to integrate services with other programs. Establishes standards and procedures for patient care activities and assures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements. Attends division and departmental clinical staff meetings coordinates field clinic needs and information, and provides feedback to leadership and staff to assure effective communication. Meets regularly with staff to resolve workload and technical issues. Assures clinical staff remains certified and licensed in their fields of expertise. Compiles and maintains records, reports and statistical information on clinical care for evaluation and planning. Reviews and maintains a variety of patient files, records, charts and other documents. Maintains appropriate staff performance records and prepares summary reports as required. Performs other duties as assigned. Other information: KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS  Knowledge of healthcare environments and how medical services and functions interact.  Knowledge of HIPAA regulations, policies and procedures.  Knowledge of clinical research management and patient care services.  Knowledge of diseases and prevention methods.  Knowledge of professional protocols and practices in healthcare case management.  Knowledge of modern nursing principles, techniques, and procedures for the care of patients.  Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and concepts of disease.  Knowledge of Alaskan culture.  Skill in effectively managing staff, and delegating tasks and authority.  Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.  Skill in evaluating health problems, and making recommendations based on observations.  Skill in providing effective nursing services, assessing difficult situations and taking effective courses of action.  Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications. MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION A Master Degree in Nursing (MSN) or Public Health (MPH). Progressively responsible professional work- related experience, education, or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION Non-supervisory - Five (5) years of specialized clinical care or lead nursing experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience. MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse by the State of Alaska, and remain active with all annual licensing requirements. Current Basic Life Support card required. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION Experience with specific program demographic and Alaska Native population. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Depending on the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas.