Oncology Unit Lead Nurse Coordinator

Kansas Health System; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Health System is seeking an Oncology Unit Coordinator for the Cancer Center in Liberty, MO. This role provides charge nurse responsibilities and leads staffing, throughput and performance improvement efforts to ensure high-quality patient care.

The position oversees staff education, hiring support, performance evaluations and adherence to standards, with a focus on productivity and budget targets in a dynamic cancer care environment.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
• BSN degree required on hire for Southwest KC locations; ADN nurses must enroll in BSN within 6 months and complete by third anniversary.

Responsibilities

• Provides charge nurse responsibilities, including assignments, management of throughput, staffing to matrix, and responding to patient and staff needs.
• Manages a patient care assignment as indicated by patient care needs.
• Assists with hiring, education and performance evaluation of the staff.
• Works with the Nurse Manager and Human Resources in performance management counseling and discipline of staff.
• Instructs staff and ensures compliance with standards through daily on-going monitoring and performance management.
• Serves as a role model and mentor for excellence in clinical practice and patient and employee satisfaction.
• Takes personal responsibility for achieving productivity targets and budget compliance.
• Has primary involvement and responsibility for unit performance improvement activities and outcomes.

Education

High School Graduate

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Master Degree Nursing

Job description

Kansas Health System is seeking an Oncology Unit Coordinator for the Cancer Center in Liberty, MO. This role provides charge nurse responsibilities and leads staffing, throughput and performance improvement efforts to ensure high-quality patient care.

The position oversees staff education, hiring support, performance evaluations and adherence to standards, with a focus on productivity and budget targets in a dynamic cancer care environment.