Position Summary:
The Nurse Supervisor Cancer Center is responsible for assisting with planning, directing, organizing, monitoring and staffing of patient care delivery in Oncology subject to policies, budgets, objectives and directives mandated by regulatory agencies, DNV and the hospital administrative team. Collaborates with nursing leadership to develop and implement patient care policies that are based on evidence and/or best practice nursing standards and comply with regulatory requirements. As new nursing knowledge and innovations in practice advance, leads their application into practice and ensures standardized implementation in their clinic while working closely with other nurse leaders and other members of the shared leadership team. Serves as a member of the Department of Nursing and has dedicated responsibility for all hours of operation to ensure effective nursing care with a focus on patients and nursing staff. Coordinates the activities of the nursing staff including appropriate staffing levels to ensure quality and safe patient care. Leads, supervises, evaluates and develop the nursing team through the day to day practices and change. Ensures policies, procedures, guidelines, and department specific nursing instructions are implemented and followed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
- Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse)
- American Heart Association BLS
- Experience working in an Oncology Unit, infusion center or ambulatory clinic.
Preferred
- Master of Science Nursing
- Nursing supervisory experience
- Oncology Nursing specific certification
Essential Job Functions:
In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.
- Assists leadership with broad operations to ensure the provision of comprehensive departmental services in compliance with all regulatory agencies and hospital requirements.
- Ensures a collaborative departmental approach to long-range strategic operational planning, care and service design and development of organizational policies, which reflect the mission of the organization.
- Coordinates and oversees the organization-wide departmental services. Continuously assesses, measures and improves departmental performance.
- Demonstrates responsible management of all departmental resources.
- Demonstrates clinical/technical and managerial competency. Ensures staff professional needs are met.
- Leads, teaches, inspires, helps and consistently demonstrates hospital behavioral standards
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong leadership managerial skills; ability to plan, delegate, monitor and improve work performance
- Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
- Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Creativity, problem analysis and decision making
- Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality
- Detail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
- Standard office equipment and computer applications; MS Office, EMR, internet applications etc.
- Ability to work varied shifts
Physical Requirements
- Lifting, Pushing, and Pulling: Support 50 pounds of weight (patient, assist with bedside needs, etc.) Lift 50 pounds (pick up a child, transfer a patient, etc.) Carry equipment/supplies. Use upper body strength (CPR, physically restrain patient, etc.)
- Extended Hours: The role may involve working for extended periods, requiring sitting, walking, or standing for eight or more hours daily.
- Flexible Schedule: The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
- On-Call Availability: On-call work may be required to respond to organizational and patient needs promptly.
- Effective Communication: Proficient in effective communication, both in person and through various technologies.
- Handling Challenging Situations: The role may involve dealing with upset individuals, requiring the ability to de-escalate situations and work effectively with frustrated patients or families.
- Repetitive Tasks: Ability to perform repetitive tasks as needed to fulfill job responsibilities.
Exposures
Tasks Include Potential Exposure: Job tasks may involve exposure to:
- Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.
- Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed
- Various chemicals and medications used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling pharmaceuticals, disinfectants, and other substances.
- Infectious diseases due to contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses.
- Emotionally challenging situations, such as dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.
77354255 Medical Oncology Clinic