Oncology Unit Shift Lead – RN

Covenant Health; Jackson Square (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health's Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge is seeking a Shift Manager, Oncology to provide 24-hour unit management, oversee patient care, staffing, and operational efficiency.

The role requires an RN license, 2–3 years of nursing leadership, and ability to lead in a high-acuity oncology setting while ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Nursing leadership and staff supervision experience.
• Strong ability to coordinate units and manage shifts.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and patient safety standards.
• Experience with admissions/discharges processes and budget basics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain policy compliance and align with standards and contracts.
• Facilitate patient admissions/discharges with the admitting office.
• Serve as clinical resource for nursing staff and supervise care processes.
• Assist with scheduling to ensure quality patient care and satisfaction.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and staff development.
• Act as liaison between staff and administration and participate in committees.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Shift management

Clinical supervision

Regulatory compliance

Staff coordination

Education

RN licensure

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Budgeting tools

Job description

Covenant Health's Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge is seeking a Shift Manager, Oncology to provide 24-hour unit management, oversee patient care, staffing, and operational efficiency.

The role requires an RN license, 2–3 years of nursing leadership, and ability to lead in a high-acuity oncology setting while ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement initiatives.