Oncology Nurse Supervisor

US Oncology Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Oncology is seeking an Oncology Nurse Supervisor (RN) to coordinate all nursing functions within the Medical Oncology Department in Kingwood, TX. The role requires supervising staff, maintaining budgeted operations, and ensuring high-quality patient care in a no-weekend, no-holiday schedule.

The ideal candidate has RN licensure in the state, at least 5 years of RN practice (3+ in Oncology), and 2+ years in a leadership role, with CPR current. Oncology certification preferred.

Qualifications

• RN license and current registration in practicing state
• Minimum 5 years of RN practice, 3+ years in Oncology
• 2 years of leadership experience preferred
• Current CPR certification required
• Oncology certification preferred or pending

Responsibilities

• Oversees nursing clinical operations for assigned clinics
• Ensures adequate staffing/FTEs within budget
• Maintains nursing coverage and operating costs within parameters
• Ensures operations align with organizational objectives
• Monitors patient satisfaction and quality assurance measures
• Develops staff through training and in-services
• Mentors and supports less experienced nurses
• Performs annual performance evaluations for nursing staff
• Supports and guides the nursing team on day-to-day activities
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff development

Mentoring

Clinical coordination

Budget management

Education

BSN or MSN preferred

Job description

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for an Oncology Nurse Supervisor (RN) to join our team! This position will support the Medical Oncology Department at our Kingwood North-22710 Professional Dr., Suite 100, Kingwood, Texas 77339 with possible travel within 5 miles. This is a full-time Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm position with no weekends, call or major holidays.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer.

Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Join a Team That Invests in Your Future

At Texas Oncology, we recognize the long-term impact of our people and are committed to rewarding performance and potential. That’s why select roles may be eligible to participate in our Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): an incentive program designed to attract, retain, and reward top talent.

What is the Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)?

Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): is an incentive program that typically vests over a three-year period and is tied to both individual performance and the operational success of Texas Oncology. Awards are discretionary and based on your position, performance, and potential for future career growth at Texas Oncology. Awards are reviewed and approved during the annual compensation review. LTIP awards are subject to your continued employment through the award payment date, and are governed by the written terms and conditions of the LTIP document.

What does the Nurse Supervisor do?

Coordinates all activities related to nursing functions and patient care, within budgetary constraints. Adheres to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. Supervises nursing staff that provides professional nursing care to patients. Must recognize physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of care. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Oversight
• Oversees the clinical operations for all nursing clinical support activities.
• Ensure adequate staffing/FTEs for assigned clinics
• Maintains effective nursing staff coverage and operating costs for the practice and/or satellites within budgetary parameters.
• Ensure clinical operations and practice consistent with organizational objectives.
• Monitors and evaluates patient satisfaction and quality assurance measures.
• Staff Development.
• Coordinates, implements, and assists with staff training, in-services, and internal developmental programs for nursing staff.
• Assists with annual performance evaluations for nursing department staff.
• Serves as mentor/preceptor and provides day to day guidance to less experienced nurses.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN or MSN preferred.
• RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
• Minimum 5 years of actively practicing as a registered nurse, including at least 3 years in Oncology.
• 2 years of leadership experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Current or pending oncology certification preferred.

Working Conditions

Traditional office environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology clinic environment.

Physical Requirements

Large percent of time performing computer-based work is required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.