(RN) Nurse Manager - Moores Cancer Center Infusion - 133215

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the "gold standard" for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

UC San Diego Health's Moores Cancer Center is San Diego's only NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Our unique blend of cancer research and patient care is transforming cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. Established in 1978, Moores Cancer Center is ranked among the top 50 oncology programs in the nation. This designation is reserved for centers with the highest achievements in cancer research, clinical care, education, and community contributions.

This position will manage and have oversight of UC San Diego Health's Moores Cancer Center Infusion Center. This includes Garden Infusion, BMT infusion, CTI Infusion, Fast Track areas and lab draw station. This person will be responsible for managing, organizing, planning, assessing and monitoring services provided in the Infusion Center. This person will work collaboratively with other members of cancer services, which includes senior leadership, providers, operational leaders and staff. This position is expected to perform with a high degree of autonomy, identifying and collaborating with appropriate stakeholders, using effective project management skills.

The Nurse Manager is directly responsible for Infusion Center operations including nursing staff, medical assistants and infusion schedulers. This includes the development and maintenance of staff competencies and skills review, staff hiring, evaluations, providing education/training of staff for changes in treatments, policies or practices, as well as responsibility to purchase and maintain medical equipment used in these locations.

The Nurse Manager will provide frontline oversight of daily operations. Responsible for ensuring that the clinics effectively utilize resources, provide excellent customer service, comply with regulatory and internal UCSD requirements, provide support for the physicians in their practices, provide hands-on clinical support for the nurses and staff when needed, and optimize the overall efficiency and function of the unit. Responsibility for quality improvement, staff engagement, and strategic planning. Works closely with cancer services leadership to help develop and integrate annual operational, capital and personnel budget. Performs other related tasks as required.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).

• Registered Nurse (RN) issued by the state of California.

• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Minimum seven (7) years of recent related healthcare experience, including at least five (5) years of recent RN experience.

• Minimum two (2) years working in a charge, supervisory or management level position in oncology.

• Practice management knowledge in staff scheduling, customer-service methods, regulatory compliance, accreditation requirements, and information technology.

• Broad knowledge of patient population served and the requirements for the delivery of services.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate on an individual level and within large groups. Strong written and communication skills. Strong presentation skills.

• Ability to mentor and train other leaders.

• Must have decision making, problem solving and prioritizing skills.

• A Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) or health related field.

• Chemo-Bio ONS certification.

• OCN Certification.

• Experience with Oncology Case Management.

• Experience supervising in a moderate size infusion room and clinic environment.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.