Program Manager, Nursing & Special Project - Orlando Health Cancer Institute - Orlando Health

As a top cancer care provider in Florida, Orlando Health Cancer Institute is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary

cancer program consisting of six treatment sites and more than 10 practice locations that serve the region’s adult oncology needs. Specializing in more than 200 types of cancer, an expert team of medical professionals provides personalized care with the most state-of-the-art technologies, such as advanced radiation and proton therapies, and bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy. Through a robust research program, the institute also supports physician involvement in numerous research studies and clinical trials that give patients access to innovative diagnosis, treatment and symptom management options. In addition to being accredited by the Commission on Cancer, a program of the American College of Surgeons, Orlando Health Cancer Institute has earned accreditations and certifications in several areas — including medical oncology and hematology/oncology, radiation oncology, cellular therapy, rectal cancer, and breast care — from the respective accrediting organizations, and recently was named in the 2023 Becker's Hospital Review “60 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs” list.

Orlando Health Cancer Institute is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes 24 award-winning hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices and more than 60 outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, we honor our 100-year legacy by providing care for more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits each year.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

Position Summary

Administers and coordinates operational activities and projects as assigned by the Chief Nursing Officer and hospital administrative
team.

Essential Functions

• Manages, coordinates and participates in a variety of administrative and/or clinical activities related to a nursing administration
  and hospital operations.
• Administers and coordinates operational activities and projects as assigned by the Chief Nursing Officer and hospital administrative
  team.
• Develops and implements plans with cooperation with the nursing and hospital leadership which addresses specific operating
  problems and issues.
• Develops and submits to the Chief Nursing Officer and or facility Patient Care Administrator plans consistent with the overall goals
  of nursing, particularly as they relate to the achievement of quality outcomes, regulatory requirements, and consistent with the
  corporate goals of Orlando Health.
• Oversees the Corporate Nursing department budget and submits monthly variance report as necessary.
• Works in collaboration with the Patient Care Administrators and Nurse Executive Council on initiatives designed to support the
  Orlando Health Nursing Strategic Plan.
• Serves as a liaison for the hospital nursing leadership council and representative for nursing on Orlando Health multidisciplinary
  councils and committees.
• Serves as a liaison with facility development for the hospital administrative team on hospital construction projects.
• Establishes and maintains an open and positive working relationship with administrators, medical staff, managers and team
  members.
• Participates with leaders from the governing body, management, medical staff and clinical areas in Orlando Health decision making
  structure and process.
• Represents Orlando Health as appropriate in its relationships with major customers, suppliers, competitors, government agencies,
  professional societies and similar groups.
• Maintain strong collaborative relationships with physicians, employers, community leaders and the business coalition.
• Serves as an ambassador for Orlando Health in the community.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Chief Nursing officer or patient Care Administrator.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Works with Human Resources and Organizational Development in the development of recruitment and retention strategies for
  nursing and leadership development for nursing management.
• Establishes and maintains an open communication process throughout the corporation that reaches patients, visitors, families,
  physicians and team members such that each feels that they are treated special each time they encounter the hospital.
• Proactively works to achieve the hospital goal of 100% customer satisfaction.

Education/Training
Master's degree in nursing or health related field.

Licensure/Certification
Maintains current State of Florida RN license.

Experience
Five (5) years of closely related experience to include three years of management experience required.