Oncology Nurse Supervisor

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Oncology Nurse Supervisor for the Olathe Cancer Center. This role provides administrative and clinical supervision of ambulatory clinic operations, ensuring high-quality patient care and efficient day-to-day processes.

Requires a BSN with 2+ years RN experience; ambulatory experience 1+ year; MSN preferred with supervisory background. Current multi-state RN license and BLS are expected. This is a full-time, on-site position in Kansas.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in nursing with 2+ years RN experience.
• Ambulatory care experience of 1+ year is required.
• Masters degree in nursing preferred with supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supports clinic administration and clinical operations daily.
• Oversees patient flow, triage, and direct patient care in ambulatory settings.
• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and controls clinic activities.
• Mentors staff to promote excellence in clinical practice and patient satisfaction.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards and safety guidelines.
• Collaborates with leadership to set patient care standards and monitor KPIs.
• Assists with hiring, education, and performance evaluations.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Ambulatory clinic management

Staff mentoring

Patient care excellence

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing

Tools

EHR systems

Care coordination software

Job description

Position Title Oncology Nurse Supervisor Olathe Cancer Center

Position Summary / Career Interest

Under the supervision of the Nursing Director, Ambulatory or Nurse Manager, Ambulatory, the Ambulatory Clinic Nurse Supervisor assists/supports the clinic administratively and clinically. He/she assists in supervisory planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling activities. He/she assumes responsibility for patient flow, triage and provides direct patient care. Is responsible for efficient day to day operations of the clinic and optimum use of resources to maximize productivity. Fosters an environment of collaboration and respect with physician colleagues, nurses and other healthcare team members.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

Maintains current knowledge of and ensures compliance with all regulatory and professional standards of care.

Operational Performance – Assists the Ambulatory Clinic Manager in daily clinical and operational aspects of the clinic including staff scheduling and monitoring of provider clinic schedules to ensure effective resource management and quality improvement through monitoring of clinic key performance indicators.

Collaborates with the Ambulatory Clinic Manager, Senior Administrator/Director, and Physician leadership to establish patient care standards and evaluates staff compliance.

Serves as a mentor for excellence in clinical practice and patient and employee satisfaction.

Maintains a safe and caring environment for patients that is conducive to positive health teaching and maintenance, meeting patient and family expectations for care while implementing mechanisms to ensure culturally specific care.

Responds to patient and family concerns or complaints with sensitivity and compassion in a timely fashion.

Uses findings from patient and staff satisfaction surveys, complaints, and patient safety events/root cause analysis to plan and improve patient care using active mentoring and performance management strategies including MDI (monitoring daily improvement) boards.

Assists with hiring, education and performance evaluation of the staff.

Works with the Clinic Nurse Manager/Practice Manager and Human Resources in performance management counseling and discipline of staff.

Creates and maintains a supportive work environment for the entire team.

Creates and maintains an atmosphere of respect and courtesy toward patients, staff and colleagues.

Makes recommendations and provides opportunities for growth and development of personnel and arranges for appropriate education and training of staff.

Maintains clinical relevance, demonstrating self-development by keeping current on a variety of clinical, management and health care topics.

Promotes a level of professionalism in clinic, both in culture and appearance.

Motivates academic pursuit and continuing education on the part of the staff by establishing and meeting service based certification goals.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor Degree Nursing 2 or more years of RN experience. 1 or more years of Ambulatory experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

Master Degree Nursing Previous RN experience in specialty and supervisory experience.

Required Licensure and Certification

Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing Must have current active multistate state Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in state in which you live. Staff hired prior to 2/1/2024 are required to obtain a multistate state RN license from the state in which they live at the time of their next RN license renewal by 4/30/2026.

OR Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) Knowledge Requirements Demonstrated leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.

Time Type: Full time

Important information for you to know as you apply

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.