Employee Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)

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Position Summary:  The Hematology/Oncology Physician Practice Nurse Supervisor:

Responsible for the provision of hematology/oncology patient office visits based on standards of care and professional nursing practice at all outpatient facilities.Direct reports include Nurse Navigators, Physician Office Nurses, Medical Assistants and Clinical Trials Coordinators.Supervision of clinical trials program to include review of open trials and patient accruals.Responsible for the staffing and scheduling for the office practices daily, including managing PTO requests.Responsible for maintaining API schedules for staff and signing off per pay period.Responsible for participating and supporting the morning huddle and representing the physician practices on all proactive items for smooth patient flow/care between the practice and infusion department.Participates on the peer interview team for the department and makes recommendations concerning hiring decisions.Participates in peer review for initial and annual clinical competencies for all practice staff.Works closely with Infusion Services Head Nurse and Business Office Manager to update on any issues impeding the care of the patient.Coordinates clinical portion of orientation for all new practice associates.Coordinates clinical staff in-services.Leads the review of all verge items and documentation to guarantee all are researched to completion and reported up to Clinical Quality Team.Oversees an auditing process that maintains highest quality and timeliness of service.Maintains a strong charge reconciliation process to confirm all charges have been captured for the day prior to sending to Finance.Assists with front desk patient scheduling to maximize physician schedule efficiency.Leads physician clinics toward achievement of highest possible level of patient satisfaction.

Coordinates with SBU Leader & site Practice Manager of patient volumes and scheduling utilization to maintain a safe environment for care.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

- Three to five years of experience as a professional nurse with progressively more physician practice related responsibility/experience in appropriate oncology/hematology specialty area.

- Leadership experience in nursing preferred. 

Education:

- Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN), required.

- RN with Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.  

Licensure/Certification:

- Current and in good standing RN Licensure with South Carolina Board of Nursing.

- American Heart Association Healthcare provider course with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required to be initially completed with the TH Organizational Development Office within 30 calendar days of hire date (exceptions to obtain certification from a provider other than the TH Organizational Development Office are approved by TH Organizational development on a case by case basis).  BLS Recertification is required every two years.

- Current Oncology Certification (OCN) through the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC), preferred. If hired without a current OCN certification, the employee partner will obtain OCN certification within 24 months from the start date of employment or transfer into job with Tidelands Health.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

-  Proficiency with PC’s and Microsoft office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook and prior Electronic Medical Record experience preferred.

-  Evidence of effective leadership, interpersonal skills, consensus and team building skills required.

-  Analytical and operational problem solving/decision making skills with the ability to be innovative is required.

-  The ability to be self-motivated to complete organizational projects and goals is required.

-  Knowledge of LEAN and Six Sigma principles is preferred.

-  Valid and in good standing driver’s license and personal transportation to be able to travel to multiple TH clinical sites required.

Physical Requirements: Medium Physical Agility Test Rating Required (PAT):

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) required to stand, sit, and walk; occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) to use hands, fingers; and frequently to talk or hear. The employee must exert 20 to 35 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 15 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

May be exposed to infectious specimens, diseases, and soiled laundry, however, potential for personal harm or injury is limited when proper safety and health precautions are followed.

Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.