ONCOLOGY NURSE MANAGER

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Job Site; Edinburg (TX); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyJob Site in Edinburg, TX seeks an Oncology Nurse Manager to oversee clinical operations across radiation, medical, infusion and surgical oncology.

Responsibilities include staffing, policy development, and collaboration with medical directors to ensure high-quality patient care while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Oversee clinical operations across radiation, medical, infusion and surgical oncology.
• Manage physician and infusion template management, staffing and resource allocation.
• Lead recruitment efforts in collaboration with Human Resources and department leadership.
• Ensure compliance with external regulatory agencies (JC, HIPAA, Magnet).
• Provide staff orientation, training, and precepting for nurses and support staff.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Oncology nursing

Supervisory experience

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Master’s level degree

Jobbeschreibung

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2 nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg: [phone]
Brownsville: [phone]
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: [e-mail]

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [e-mail]

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
*Date of Birth
*Social Security Number
*Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at [phone] and/or [e-mail].

Position Information

Posting Number SRGV6707

Working Title ONCOLOGY NURSE MANAGER

Number of Vacancies 1

Location Edinburg, Texas

Department School of Medicine / Clinical Affairs

FTE 1.0

FLSA Exempt

Responsible for the oversight of clinical operations which include delivery of radiation oncology, medical oncology and infusion therapy services, and surgical oncology. Responsible for physician and infusion template management, resource management and the delivery of patient care.

Description of Duties

• Responsible for the management of clinical operations which includes delivery of radiation oncology, medical oncology and infusion therapy services, and surgical oncology.
• Responsible for physician and infusion template management, resource management and the delivery of patient care.
• Leads center efforts to operationalize goals including implementation and evaluation of outcomes.
• Participates in the strategic planning of clinical operations.
• Collaborates with Human Resources in the recruitment of clinical nurses and clerical staff.
• Collaborates with nurse director and medical director regarding hiring needs and decisions.
• Ensures respective center’s staff is appropriately cross trained by assisting in the orientation of new staff as well as precepting nurses in Radiation Oncology, Infusion Therapy and Medical Oncology, and Surgical Oncology.
• Ensures that staff and Cancer Center operations are compliant with external regulatory agency requirements (e.g. JC, HIPAA , Magnet etc.).
• Collaborates with medical director, and nurse director in developing and updating policies and procedures.
• Provides oversight of the triage and coordination of patient appointments between the Cancer Center. Collaborates with the Patient Access Supervisor to ensure effective and efficient Business Center operations.
• Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems, and symptom management.
• Administers all medications/blood products using correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time, and technique.
• Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central lines catheter devices.
• Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient’s chart.
• Plans, implements, coordinates, evaluates, and promotes the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
• Demonstrates professional accountability by maintaining proficiency in assigned role and involvement in professional organizations.
• Acts as a resource to RNs, LVNs and medical assistants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited university.

Preferred Education

Master’s level degree from an accredited university.

Licenses/Certifications

Current State of Texas Professional Nursing License (RN). Basic Life Support ( BLS ) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ( CPR ) certification. Oncology Nurse Certified ( ONC ).

Required Experience

Five (5) years of professional nursing oncology experience, to include one (1) year of supervisory experience in direct patient care activities.

Preferred Experience

Supervisory experience in a cancer center performing direct patient care activities. Clinical nursing experience in both medical and radiation oncology.

Equipment

Use of standard office and medical equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office/healthcare environment; some travel and weekend work is required. There is a possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Must constantly consider safety risks and provide safe environment conducive to patients, visitors and staff. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. Knowledge of oncology treatment procedures, facilities, and equipment. Ability to perform nursing assessments and patient triage. Knowledge of supportive care principles and techniques for oncology patients. Ability to educate patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment. Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses. Patient assessment and referral skills. Knowledge of bereavement counseling techniques. Knowledge of the nature and treatments of oncological diseases and of reactions and side effects of related therapy methods.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category

Employment Category Full-Time

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary

Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date

Position Available Date 06/05/2023

Grant Funded Position

Grant Funded Position No

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Social Security Number
Gender
Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at [phone] and/or [e-mail].

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
  • Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
  • Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
  • No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
• Yes
• No
• * Please select your highest level of completed education.
  • 6th grade education
  • 10th grade education
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
  • Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
  • Masters Degree from an accredited university
  • Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
  • None of the above
• * Please provide the field of study for your education:

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 years
  • 6 years
  • 7 years
  • 8 years
  • 9 years
  • 10 years
  • Over 10 years
• * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
  • Yes
  • No