Nurse Manager – Hematology

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, and Phoenix.  Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

City of Hope will be opening our second academic hospital on the Irvine Campus – the only specialty cancer hospital in the area – completing the continuum of care in Orange County and we are seeking a Nurse Manager to ensure efficient operations for our Hematology Unit. 

The Nurse Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Hematology department within the unit on a 7-day/week, 24-hour basis in collaboration with the Director, Nursing. This role involves responsibility for managing nursing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care, collaboratively with peers, supervisor, physicians, advanced practice providers, subordinates, and all team members across the enterprise to achieve excellent patient outcomes and a workplace of choice.

As a successful candidate, you will:

Lead and supervise a team of nurses and healthcare professionals within a Hematology Unit.

Ensure adequate staffing levels, manage scheduling, and support nursing staff in the delivery of care.

Promote a positive work environment that encourages collaboration, professional growth, and staff engagement.

Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching, and ensure staff development and training.

Ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based nursing care for patients with homological conditions, including leukemia, lymphoma, anemia, and clotting disorders.

Advocate for patients and families by providing education on treatments, potential side effects, and disease management.

Ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulations, including patient safety and infection control.

Oversees daily operations of the Hematology Unit, ensuring efficient patient flow and effective use of resources.

Participate in budget planning and financial management, ensuring cost-effective care delivery while maintaining quality standards.

Ensure proper inventory management, ordering of medical supplies, and equipment maintenance.

Serve as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, social workers, and other multidisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Facilitate regular team meetings to discuss patient care issues, staff concerns, and department goals.

Maintain clear and effective communication with patients, families, and other departments.

Implement evidence-based practices, guidelines, and protocols to enhance patient outcomes.

Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies, including The Joint Commission and other accrediting organizations.

Support staff in maintaining certifications and continuing education to promote professional development.

Development and implement educational programs for nursing staff on hematology-specific care, new treatments, and procedures.

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in nursing is required. 3 years of experience in an area of expertise relevant to the department with demonstrated progressive leadership growth. (outpatient infusion or inpatient oncology unit)Current California Registered Nurse licenseCurrent BLS from the American Heart AssociationCurrent ACLS from the American Heart AssociationRelevant experience with oncology, chemotherapy administration backgroundONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy certification or obtained within 6 months of hire. National Certification (must be obtained within 12 months of hire or transfer) OCN or BMTCN preferred.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

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