RN Clinical Leader - Infusion Center

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Columbus, OH seeks an Infusion Center RN Manager who will assist Oncology Manager and oversee daily operations to ensure smooth patient flow, efficient use of high‑tech resources, and a commitment to quality care.

Responsibilities include scheduling, coordinating nursing and scheduling staff, implementing quality improvement programs, orienting new employees, and serving as a liaison among physicians, pharmacy, IS, IP nursing, and oncology navigators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required plus advanced cardiac life support and basic life support certifications.
• Experience coordinating infusion center or oncology nursing operations is preferred.
• Strong communication with physicians, pharmacy, IS, and nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Performs infusion nurse duties and ensures patient safety and workflow efficiency.
• Coordinates daily workload of RNs, PSA and scheduling coordinator to optimize patient flow.
• Implements quality improvement initiatives and oversees staff orientation and training.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff coordination

Patient flow optimization

Quality improvement

Clinical communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

ACLS

BLS

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

Assists in daily and ongoing operation, including oversight of processes related to: smooth flow of patients and most efficient use of limited, high tech resources. Implements a continuous quality improvement program to enhance utilization of these resources, establishes ongoing orientation, training, and continuing education program for staff and assists in management of quality and inventory control. He/She assists the Oncology Manager in planning for operational change/growth/etc. In addition, this position acts as one of the liaisons to the customers of the infusion center, including but not limited to referring physicians, pharmacy, IS, IP nursing, oncology navigators, etc.

Responsibilities And Duties

50% Performs duties of Infusion Nurse: Prepares patient for treatment; monitors patient blood pressure/pulse with electronic monitoring devices; starts IV's; infuses chemotherapies, antibiotics, etc. Responds to changes in patient condition; maintains cleanliness of equipment and work area; communicates with referring physicians related to patient treatment/care. Schedules patients for treatments. Works in conjunction with oncology pharmacist to provide seamless service.

20% Coordinates daily workload of RNs, PSA and scheduling coordinator. Assign workloads, determine work priorities, include physicians in decision‑making processes, handle emergency problems and serve as a resource person for staff and other hospital employees. Improves patient flow by scheduling workload to maximize utilization; coordinates preparatory procedures with nursing units, pharmacy, and physician offices; coordinates patient scheduling. Organizes and directs section personnel to minimize patient waiting time and maximize efficiency; monitors technical quality of patient care.

• Assists Oncology Manager with development/implementation of quality improvement program to enhance utilization of resources as well as safety/quality within the department. Serves as a liaison to IP oncology unit to ensure standardized practices between IP and OP setting. Assists with coordination of orientation and training of personnel; instructs students and employees in training sessions; provides input into employee performance evaluations; assists in ordering supplies, establishing inventory control methods to assure operation within the budget, and monitoring technical reliability and vendor repair of units. Implements continuous quality improvement program to enhance utilization of resources; Maintain timely, effective, two‑way communication with the medical staff to initiate and support collaborative clinical management practices, policies and procedures. Assumes role of Asst Manager or Manager in their absence.

10% Designs and implements orientation, training, and continuing education program for new employees, designs and implements on‑the‑job and self‑study program to familiarize with the operations and patient care issues pertinent to infusion; ensures all staff ongoing continuing education beyond established departmental in‑service program.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (Required)ACLR - Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association, BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Additional Job Description

BSN nursing Oncology Experience , chemotherapy Experience 5 years in oncology

Work Shift

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Department

Infusion Center

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment