Nurse Manager Operations (NMO) - Radiation Oncology

Duke University Health System; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Magnet organization designation

Job summary

Duke Raleigh Hospital, a campus of Duke University Health System, seeks a Nurse Manager, Operations to lead clinical areas and promote a professional practice model. You will coordinate patient care, staff development, and adherence to clinical standards in a high-demand environment.

The position emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration with nursing leadership to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing is required.
• Master’s degree in nursing is strongly preferred.
• Three years of nursing experience is required.
• Oncology experience is strongly preferred.
• Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina.
• BCLS certification required.
• Nurses hired into leadership positions must obtain a nursing leadership certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of the clinical areas' strategic and operational plans.
• Actively support and promote a professional practice model that encourages staff participation in the development of clinical standards.
• Interface with patients and families to ensure care aligns with expectations and nursing process.
• Ensure a diverse unit-based workforce and promote inclusion.
• Oversee staffing, budgeting, and resource management for 24-hour operation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Master’s degree in nursing

Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. With 204 beds, it is the third largest of the four Duke Health hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.

Duke Nursing Highlights

• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
• Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses
• Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification
• Duke University Health System has 6000+ registered nurses
• Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

Duke University Health Systems seeks to hire a Nurse Manager, Operations (NMO) who embraces our mission of Advancing Health Together.

Duties And Responsibilities Of This Level

• Participate in the development of the clinical areas' strategic and operational plans
• Actively support and promote a professional practice model that encourages staff participation in the development of clinical standards that is collaborative, collegial, and utilizes current trends and data in professional practice (clinical and administrative). Openly support and consistently communicate mission of the unit/department and the organization. Serve as the collective voice for unit(s) staff to communicate with administration. Serve as the staff and patient advocate to ensure optimal patient care.
• Interface with patients and families to ensure that care is consistent with their expectations. Ensure active use of the nursing process for patients from pre-admission/admission to discharge and beyond (based on the clinical setting). Serve as a professional role model and mentor to staff by responding positively to change while supporting colleagues through the change process. Serve as a change agent to facilitate communication and transition that supports the mission of the organization.
• Ensure a unit-based workforce that is diverse and cognizant of the value diversity brings to the workplace.
• Assure coordination/participation of unit-based staff on department and organization-wide councils/committees. Manage, supervise and coordinate delivery of patient care for assigned patient care area on a 24‑hour basis. Ensure compliance with clinical patient care standards and established policies and procedures.
• Maintain clinical competencies for assigned clinical area and provides bedside care as needed. Assess, coach and evaluate staff level of practice. Develop programs that foster continued clinical development from novice to expert to positively impact on patient care and career satisfaction of staff.
• Maintain required unit records, reports and statistics for administrative purposes, ensures compliance with established hospital policies, procedures, objectives, quality control (POCT); PI, safety, environmental and infection control. Communicate requirements to staff and hold staff accountable to established requirements. Coordinate the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures designed to improve operational efficiency. Coordinate QC/PI activities with appropriate staff.
• Oversee various personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, terminations and other related activities.
• Plan, schedule and organize work for groups ensuring proper distribution and delegation of assignments and efficient utilization of personnel, space and facilities, overall accountability for requisition, care and maintenance of unit inventory, equipment and supplies.
• Coordinate the activities of nursing staff with other hospital personnel; accountable for the effective and efficient operation of the unit and staff including ensuring that orders, treatments, plans of care, and clinical pathways are carried out in a manner supportive of patient care and recovery. Ensure documentation of patient care is complete and accurate in accordance with hospital and unit policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Operations to determine fiscal requirements of assigned unit(s) and prepare budgetary recommendations. Monitor the level of resources utilized in service delivery and determine the appropriateness of resource consumption in the service. Develop action plans in conjunction with the Director of Clinical Operations to ensure budget and resource efficiency, and satisfaction with patient care delivery.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing is required
• Master’s degree in nursing is strongly preferred

Experience

• Three years of nursing experience is required
• Oncology experience is strongly preferred

Degrees, Licensure, And/or Certification

• Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina
• BCLS certification required
• Nurses hired into leadership positions must obtain a nursing leadership certification within one year of hire
• New nurse leaders who are ineligible to sit for an exam because they have not been working in a leadership role for the minimum amount of time required must complete their certification within three months of becoming eligible

Duke University is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Essential Physical Job Functions

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