Oncology Nurse Manager- Lewiston - New England Cancer Specialists

New England Cancer Specialist is currently seeking a Full Time Oncology Clinic Manager for our Lewiston Office. The Oncology Clinic Manger will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of their assigned NECS clinic. This position supervises nurses, medical assistants, and some clerical staff. Clinic Managers may supervise all non-exempt personnel at their site. Their responsibilities include: fiscal accountability, maintaining quality and regulatory standards, maintaining a high level of patient/family centered care and service, patient and staff satisfaction, program development, managing and developing teams

NECS is a private medical practice composed of 18 oncologists and hematologists serving the region from six separate locations in Maine and New Hampshire. Our mission is to make life better for people with cancer and blood disorders. Kindness, compassion, and respect are part of everything that we do - from our phone operators to our physicians, every person on our team is important, and everyone makes a difference every day. We are proud to be the first Dana Farber Affiliate practice in the country, striving to provide the highest quality care and unmatched, holistic support for every patient, every day.

Keyword: Oncology Nurse Manager- Lewiston
Required Experience:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coaches and leads healthcare team members in the performance of patient care procedures and processes with a focus on safety and competence. Provides coaching, counseling and discipline as needed.
• Approves and maintains timecards for direct reports.
• Ensures the clinic is appropriately staffed at all times.
• Coordinates clinical provider schedules including PTO, and CME. The Clinic Manager may also coordinate the weekend clinic, physician on-call, hospital coverage and CT imaging site schedules and coverage.
• Delegates to and supports clinic leads in areas of responsibility.
• Interviews job applicants, makes hiring recommendations, and helps coordinate new hire orientation, ensuring all necessary training is completed.
• Ensures that resources, supplies, and materials are available for patient care.
• Assists in the development of department/division goals and works to achieve those related to the Clinic and Treatment areas.
• Role models for staff incorporating organizational initiatives and adapting to changes in clinical care, research and patient safety.
• Coordinates & participates in continuing education programs and in-services, national and regional professional organizations and community sponsored programs specific to Oncology and Hematology.
• Maintains patient care standards and assures that patient care functions, such as assessment, treatment and documentation are completed safely and effectively and in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Ensures that clinical operations follow NECS continuity guidelines and procedures; and, the smooth execution of all practice nursing policies, procedures and systems.
• Coordinates, integrates, and completes compliance reviews of new clinical SOP’s as set forth by Leadership within NECS.

Education and/or Experience

• Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred, Bachelor’s degree required (or attained within 2 years of role commencement)
• 5 or more years nursing experience working in an oncology setting
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maine
• OCN Certification, or ability to obtain OCN Certification within 12 months of staring in the position.
• Previous management, leadership and collaborative experience
• Strong business acumen and communication.

Benefits:

New England Cancer Specialists offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Our benefits include medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurances. Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term, and Long-Term disability insurances as well as Long Term Care insurance are offered 1st of the month after your hire date. Other benefits include a company-sponsored retirement program, generous Paid Time Off in addition to 6 Company-paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and other voluntary benefits.

From: New England Cancer Specialists