Oncology Infusion Manager - FT - Days - Outpatient Infusion Center @ MV

El Camino Hospital; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 130,899 - 196,349; Full time

Job summary

El Camino Health is seeking an Oncology Infusion Manager to oversee infusion services for oncology and non-oncology patients. You will manage nursing operations ensuring compliance with national standards while focusing on patient access and nurse satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in infusion or oncology nursing, strong clinical knowledge, and the ability to lead quality improvement initiatives within the infusion suite.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of infusion or oncology nursing experience.
• Registered Nurse required.
• OCN, CRNI, or equivalent infusion-related certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day infusion operations and patient flow.
• Supervise infusion nurses and charge nurses.
• Implement safety protocols for hazardous drug handling.

Skills

Leadership skills

Chemotherapy knowledge

Infusion operations management

Regulatory body familiarity

Education

BSN preferred

Master’s in nursing or healthcare administration

Tools

EMR systems

Barcode medication administration

Smart pumps

Job description

Job Description

The Oncology Infusion Manager provides leadership and oversight of infusion services for oncology and non‑oncology patients, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, supportive infusions, and biologics. The role manages nursing operations in compliance with national standards, hazardous drug handling policies, and pharmacy partnerships, while focusing on patient access, infusion capacity, and nurse satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day infusion operations, including nurse staffing, chair utilization, treatment schedules, and patient flow.
• Directly supervise infusion nurses, charge nurses, and medical assistants working in the infusion area.
• Ensure compliance with USP <797>, <800>, ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Guidelines, and INS Standards of Practice.
• Collaborate with pharmacy, oncology providers, and lab services to optimize pre‑visit workflows (labs, authorizations, pre‑med orders).
• Implement safety protocols for hazardous drug handling, PPE usage, spill management, and chemotherapy verification.
• Facilitate annual competency assessments for staff on venous access devices, infusion calculations, and emergency response.
• Maintain infusion suite readiness for internal/external audits (The Joint Commission, state pharmacy boards).
• Partner with scheduling teams to build and manage infusion templates aligned with drug prep times, acuity, and RN availability.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on treatment start time, dwell time, chair utilization, and error reduction.
• Address infusion reactions, adverse events, and develop staff response pathways (e.g., anaphylaxis protocols).

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; Master’s in nursing or healthcare administration is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of infusion or oncology nursing experience; 2+ years of leadership preferred.
• Strong clinical understanding of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and biologic therapies.
• Advanced knowledge of EMR systems, barcode medication administration, and smart pumps.
• Familiarity with regulatory bodies (ONS, INS, USP, The Joint Commission).

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• Registered Nurse required.
• OCN, CRNI, or equivalent infusion‑related certification preferred.

Salary Range

$95.02 - $142.53 USD per hour

Physical Requirements

Light work: walking or standing up to 49% of shift; duties require standard movement and may occasionally lift up to 20 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal‑opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on qualifications and competencies. Discrimination based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition, or any other status protected by law is prohibited.