Nurse Manager

Description

RCCA seeks a Nurse Manager, who will provide nursing support for the practice by consulting and advising clinicians on best-practices, implementation of/providing education and training programs, and collaborating on interdisciplinary projects. Provides oversight of nursing leadership and staff.

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Edison, NJ

As of the date of this posting, RCCA offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, subject to eligibility requirements. In addition to the salary, we provide: Health, dental, and vision plans, Wellness program, Health savings account - Flexible spending accounts, 401(k) retirement plan, Life insurance, Short-term disability insurance, Long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay, Tuition discounts with numerous universities, Employee-paid critical illness and accident insurance. 

We believe these benefits underscore our commitment to the well-being and professional growth of our employees.

Key Responsibilities   

• Ensure clinical operations and practice consistent with organizational objectives
  • Collaborates with practice management to provide support on operational projects such as site Quality Committees, Quality Oncology Practice Initiative site assessments, Advancing Care Information, the Oncology Care Model (OCM), and other special projects as assigned.
  • Facilitates the implementation and/or utilization of outcomes data and evidence-based practices
• Facilitates implementation of standardized best practices within the organization.
  • Ensures practice standards of care are consistent with community standards of care.
  • Ensures the incorporation of clinical evidence into existing and newly developed standards.
• Staff Development
  • Assess staffing levels and issues, patient flow, current practices in the clinical setting. 
  • Assists with the development of company-wide clinical competency testing and skills validation programs.
• Ensure adequate staffing/FTEs for assigned clinics or region
  • Maintains effective nursing staff coverage and operating costs for the practice and/or satellites within budgetary parameters.
  • Demonstrates working knowledge of applicable labor laws and schedules and coordinates employee staffing including vacations, sick leave and overtime.
  • Other duties as assigned.
• Provides oversight for functions of nurse leads and supervisors as applicable
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN or MSN preferred
• RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
• Current CPR certification required. 
• Business Experience:
• Minimum five years actively practicing as a registered nurse, including at least three years oncology experience.
• Minimum three years of leadership experience
• Specialized Knowledge/Skills:
• Oncology certification preferred

Working Conditions

• Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.) 
• Traditional office environment.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.)

Large percent of time performing computer-based work is required.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. May require standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.