Nurse Manager - Med-Surg/Oncology Unit

The Brooklyn Hospital Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare institution seeks a dedicated Nurse Manager to oversee the Medical/Surgical and Cancer Unit. This pivotal role involves providing both clinical and administrative leadership while ensuring compliance with clinical guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical/surgical nursing, particularly with oncology patients, and will play a key role in strategic planning for the department. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering exceptional patient care and making a significant impact in the lives of patients and their families.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive leadership experience in nursing.
• Current New York State RN License and BCLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational activities of the Nursing Unit with physician collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with clinical guidelines and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Assessment skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to make safe judgement calls

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Oncology Nursing Certification

Job description

Description

The Nurse Manager is responsible for the operational management of the assigned Nursing Unit in collaboration with physician leadership. The Nurse Manager provides clinical and administrative leadership for the Medical/Surgical, Cancer 6W Unit. The position requires medical/surgical experience, which includes oncology patient population. Participates in the strategic planning for the department. The Nurse Manager manages the activities of the Medicine 6W Unit and ensures all operations are in compliance with clinical guidelines. Has accountability for nursing services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required. Master’s preferred
• Three (3) to five (5) years progressive leadership experience.
• Experience working in a hematology/oncology program required.
• Current New York State License as a Registered Professional Nurse
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• Current Oncology Nursing Certification from the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation
• Completion of de-escalation training within 90 days of employment and every two years thereafter
• Knowledge of guidelines of the regulatory bodies - The Joint Commission, Department of Health and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid.
• Assessment skills
• Ability to make safe judgement calls.
• Strong communication skills for in-servicing the staff
• Excellent customer service skills, responsible for meeting deadline, punctual.
• Effective written and verbal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, manage multiple priorities.
• Basic computer skills
• Keeps commitments and when unable, gives notice.