Manager, Clinical Services - SCRI Oncology Partners

SCRI Oncology Partners, located in Nashville, Tenn., is a dedicated cancer treatment center led by globally recognized oncologists with disease expertise in cancer care and clinical research. This center offers patients state-of-the art personalized cancer care and opportunities to participate in clinical trials with innovative treatments.

They conduct clinical trials through their affiliation with Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a global leader in oncology research that has been offering and managing clinical trials in the community for over 30 years. Since its inception, SCRI has contributed to pivotal research that has helped advance the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA today.

The Clinical Services Manager will work in conjunction with, and by the direction of, the Director of Clinical Practice Operations to provide clinical support for operations to existing practice locations and newly acquired practices by consulting and advising clinicians on best-practices, implementing of/providing education and training programs, and collaborating on interdisciplinary projects. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Key Responsibilities   

• Ensure clinical operations and practice consistent with organizational objectives.
• Collaborates with practice management to provide support on operational projects such as site Quality Committees, Quality Oncology Practice Initiative site assessments, Advancing Care Information, the Oncology Care Model (OCM), and other special projects as assigned.
• Facilitates the implementation and/or utilization of outcomes data and evidence-based practices.
• Facilitates implementation of standardized best practices within the organization.
• Ensures practice standards of care are consistent with community standards of care.
• Ensures the incorporation of clinical evidence into existing and newly developed standards.
• Staff Development
• Assess staffing levels and issues, patient flow, current practices in the clinical setting. 
• Assists with the development of company-wide clinical competency testing and skills validation programs.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of applicable labor laws and schedules and coordinates employee staffing including vacations, sick leave and overtime.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or other clinical field required, Bachelor’s degree preferred. Advanced degree in nursing, healthcare or business field (MSN, MBA, MHA) preferred.
• Current state licensure for applicable clinical educational background
• Current CPR certification required. 

Business Experience

• Minimum five years clinical experience in an oncology practice or clinic setting.
• Minimum one year of leadership experience.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills:

• Oncology certification preferred

Working Conditions: Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.) – Traditional medical 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.

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. May require 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.