Nurse Manager - Acute Leukemia

Ohio State University; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

State retirement plan

Job summary

The Nurse Manager at The Ohio State University Medical Center leads patient care operations for the Acute Leukemia unit in James Cancer Hospital, ensuring 24/7 coverage as needed and collaboration across care teams.

Responsibilities include planning and evaluating operations, developing short- and long-term goals, managing budgets, guiding staff performance, and driving evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes while controlling costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing or equivalent required.
• Current Ohio RN license required.
• 3+ years RN clinical experience and 2+ years management experience required.
• Certification in nursing administration or related field, or must be achieved within eligibility period.

Responsibilities

• Oversees plans, organizes, manages and evaluates patient care operations 24/7 as needed.
• Develops short-, mid-, and long-term goals to improve unit operations.
• Manages staff performance, coaching and evaluation within a designated area.
• Coordinates with related departments to ensure integrated patient care and services.
• Administers and manages unit budget plans and identifies cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Management experience

Nursing

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master's degree in nursing or related field

Job description

Job Title

Job Title: Nurse Manager - Acute Leukemia Department: James | Oncology Nursing Administration

Scope of Position

The Ohio State University Medical Center's mission is focused on integrating quality patient care, education, and research; the Nurse Manager leads a team of professional health care providers cultivating collaboration, enthusiasm, and mutual respect; creates and facilitates an environment that supports the nursing professional practice model; functions as a key member of the health care team that provides patient care and supportive services in an in-patient setting directed towards achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing patient's involvement in his/her own plan of care, improving service levels, reducing length of hospitalization, and decreasing costs; ensures patients and their families will experience the benefits of patient-focused care through the integrated skills of all care team members. The span of control for this position is based on unit capacity, unit complexity, and FTE oversight. Span of control will be based on the current evidence that supports patient satisfaction, quality and safety as well as staff engagement and resilience.

Position Summary

The Nurse Manager oversees plans, organizes, manages and evaluates patient care operations for a designated area(s) on a 24-hour basis as needed; plans and develops strategic short, mid- and long-term goals and processes to enhance and improve the operations of the unit to support the Medical Center's mission, vision and values; evaluates and identifies achievements and problems in meeting goals; manages, guides, coaches, and evaluates the work performance of patient care staff in a designated area; promotes and ensures ongoing collaboration with other patient care departments and areas that relate directly or indirectly to patient care operations and services; develops, administers and manages unit budget plans; identifies, plans and initiates cost saving initiatives; participates in development of evidence-based standards of practice; identifies opportunities for improvement in patient care and organizational processes; assumes leadership in identifying and correcting factors contributing to problematic outcomes.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Level Degree

Required Qualifications

Baccalaureate degree in nursing required, Masters Degree in Nursing or related field is preferred. Current Ohio RN license. Minimum of three years RN clinical experience and two years management experience in relevant care setting required. Holds a current certification in nursing administration or area of clinical expertise; or certification must be achieved within the timeline of eligibility. Prior leadership and management experience required.

Additional Information

Provides specialized inpatient care for adults with acute leukemia and other hematologic malignancies. RNs deliver complex treatments, manage symptoms and treatment-related complications, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional patient-centered care.

Location

Location: James Cancer Hospital (0375) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Equal Opportunity

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Company Culture

At Ohio State, you’ll find work that inspires you. We offer roles and growth opportunities in countless fields and specialties — including a job that’s right for you.

Benefits

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.