Nursing Supervisor - Tennessee Cancer Specialists

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.

Key Responsibilities    Clinical OversightOversees the clinical operations for all nursing clinical support activities. Establishes and maintains all nursing personnel files.  Ensures all licensing and certification criteria are met. Assists with the review and revision of clinical policies and procedures. Ensure adequate staffing/FTEs for assigned clinicsMaintains effective nursing staff coverage and operating costs for the practice and/or satellites within budgetary parameters. Participates in the interviewing and recruiting of nursing personnel. Performs tasks assigned to staff nurses as necessary Demonstrates working knowledge of applicable labor laws and schedules and coordinates employee staffing including vacations, sick leave and overtime. Ensure clinical operations and practice consistent with organizational objectivesMonitors and evaluates patient satisfaction and quality assurance measures. Directs the correct use of charge codes and coordinates education of all staff in correct procedures per reimbursement guidelines Develops new services and activities for patients, families and staff in accordance with practice service objectives. Staff DevelopmentImplement staff retention and training programs w/ support from clinic leadsCoordinates, 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.

Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities): Education/Training – 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.  Current CPR certification required.    Business Experience – Minimum five years actively practicing as a registered nurse, including at least three years oncology experience. One-year leadership experience preferred Specialized Knowledge/Skills – Oncology certification preferred Chemotherapy Immunotherapy provider card preferred Working Conditions: Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.) – 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 (Lifting, standing, etc.) – 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