Nurse Manager - Blood and Marrow Transplant/Cellular Therapy - at Specht & Associates
San Francisco, CA
About the Job
Manages the delivery of ambulatory patient care, which typically includes nursing, and may include laboratory, radiology, dental, etc. Facilitates the flow of patient care activities; may also participate in practice or center management operations.
The BMT/Cellular Therapy Nurse Manager directs a team of HBC Nurse Coordinators, Practice Coordinators, and Unrelated Search Coordinator under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, HBC, and in collaboration with the HBC attending physicians, and HBC Quality Nurse Manager. The BMT/Cellular Therapy Nurse Manager is responsible for utilizing scientific, evidence-based, and clinical knowledge to oversee the BMT/Cellular Therapy team in the evaluation and coordination of patient care. The BMT/Cellular Therapy Nurse Manager will aid the Director of Operations, Director of Nursing, HBC and HBC Quality Nurse Manager in developing, implementing, and revising standardized operating procedures (SOP’s) covering all aspects of care for BMT/Cellular Therapy patients during the evaluation, donor evaluation, peripheral blood cell apheresis, bone marrow harvest, and admission planning phase of care. The BMT/Cellular Therapy Nurse Manager will collaborate the Director of Nursing, HBC and HBC Quality Nurse Manager with the development and implementation of alternative approaches to established care delivery systems.
The BMT/Cellular Therapy Nurse Manager will direct the HBC Nurse Coordinators to ensure that each patient’s clinical care and management is compliant with established internal SOP and external regulations and accreditations. The BMT/Cellular Therapy Nurse Manager will hold staff accountable for patient and family satisfaction. This position uses performance improvement indicators to evaluate staff and patient care, identify areas for staff development, develop and implement improvement strategies. As manager for the BMT/Cellular Therapy team, this position will participate in recruitment, training, coaching, and performance evaluation of the staff. As needed, this position will participate in counseling and disciplinary action, under the direction of the Director of Nursing, HBC.
Minimum requirements
Preferred qualifications
The BMT/Cellular Therapy Nurse Manager directs a team of HBC Nurse Coordinators, Practice Coordinators, and Unrelated Search Coordinator under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, HBC, and in collaboration with the HBC attending physicians, and HBC Quality Nurse Manager. The BMT/Cellular Therapy Nurse Manager is responsible for utilizing scientific, evidence-based, and clinical knowledge to oversee the BMT/Cellular Therapy team in the evaluation and coordination of patient care. The BMT/Cellular Therapy Nurse Manager will aid the Director of Operations, Director of Nursing, HBC and HBC Quality Nurse Manager in developing, implementing, and revising standardized operating procedures (SOP’s) covering all aspects of care for BMT/Cellular Therapy patients during the evaluation, donor evaluation, peripheral blood cell apheresis, bone marrow harvest, and admission planning phase of care. The BMT/Cellular Therapy Nurse Manager will collaborate the Director of Nursing, HBC and HBC Quality Nurse Manager with the development and implementation of alternative approaches to established care delivery systems.
The BMT/Cellular Therapy Nurse Manager will direct the HBC Nurse Coordinators to ensure that each patient’s clinical care and management is compliant with established internal SOP and external regulations and accreditations. The BMT/Cellular Therapy Nurse Manager will hold staff accountable for patient and family satisfaction. This position uses performance improvement indicators to evaluate staff and patient care, identify areas for staff development, develop and implement improvement strategies. As manager for the BMT/Cellular Therapy team, this position will participate in recruitment, training, coaching, and performance evaluation of the staff. As needed, this position will participate in counseling and disciplinary action, under the direction of the Director of Nursing, HBC.
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California and/or licensure in relevant clinical specialty
- Active American Heart Association CPR Certification
- Minimum five (5) years of experience as a registered nurse
- Minimum three (3) years of RN experience in Hematology/BMT/Cellular Therapies
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in a nurse supervisor or nurse manager role in a matrixed academic setting
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, as well as related legislative, accreditation, licensing, and compliance environments
- Proven ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and delegate work functions efficiently
- Knowledge of current and emerging best practices and technologies in the clinic / center healthcare industry
- Demonstrated organizational and project management skills, with the ability to lead a team, prioritize tasks, and see projects through from inception to completion
- High level of initiative and ability to work independently
- Strong clinic / center patient care management skills. Practice management knowledge in scheduling, customer-service methods, regulatory compliance, accreditation requirements, and / or information technology. Broad knowledge of patient population served and the requirements for the delivery of services
- Strong interpersonal skills to create and maintain a climate for effective communication and collaborative decision making
- Strong leadership, fiscal, and operations management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, management, and staff from all disciplines. Ability to create and maintain a goal-oriented climate of teamwork, collaboration, and consistent achievement of objectives
- Knowledge of relevant healthcare information technology and patient care workflows and processes
Preferred qualifications
- BMTCN (ONCC)
- Master's Degree
- Experience with TJC and FACT accreditation surveys
- Two (2) year of experience as a BMT/Cellular Therapy nurse coordinator in an academic setting
Salary
200,000 - 255,000 /year