Nurse Manager - Cancer Center Urology/Melanoma Clinic and Procedural Areas

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About Duke University Hospital

 

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Duke Nursing Highlights:

 

• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
• Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
• Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
• Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
• Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

 

Duke University Health System Job Description:
NURSE MANAGER, OPERATIONS (5062) 5-1 Cancer Center:  Urology/Melanoma Clinic and Procedural Areas

 

Job Title: NURSE MANAGER, OPERATIONS 

Job Code: 5062 

FLSA: E 

Pay Target: I2 

Date: 04/01/2024  

Supervisory Responsibility: Yes 

General Description of the Job Class

Manage and supervise functions of assigned patient care area in an Ambulatory clinic and procedural area; ensure effective delivery of clinical patient care and compliance with administrative and clinical policies and procedures.

 

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

Participate in the development of the clinical areas' strategic and operational plans

Actively support and promote a professional practice model that encourages staff participation in the development of clinical standards that is collaborative, collegial and utilizes current trends and data in professional practice (clinical and administrative). Openly support and consistently communicate mission of the unit/department and the organization. Serve as the collective voice for unit(s) staff to communicate with administration. Serve as the staff and patient advocate to ensure optimal patient care.

Interface with patients and families to ensure that care is consistent with their expectations. Ensure active use of the nursing process for patients from pre-admission/admission to discharge and beyond (based on the clinical setting). Serve as a professional role model and mentor to staff by responding positively to change while supporting colleagues through the change process. Serve as a change agent to facilitate communication and transition that supports the mission of the organization.

Ensure a unit-based work force that is diverse and cognizant of the value diversity brings to the workplace.

Assure coordination/participation of unit based staff on department and organization wide councils/committees. Manage, supervise and coordinate delivery of patient care for assigned patient care area during business hours. Ensure compliance with clinical patient care standards and established policies and procedures.

Maintain clinical competencies for assigned clinical area and provides bedside care as needed. Assess/coach and evaluate staff level of practice. Develop programs that foster continued clinical development from novice to expert to positively impact on patient care and career satisfaction of staff.

Maintain required unit records, reports and statistics for administrative purposes, ensures compliance with established hospital policies, procedures, objectives, quality control (POCT); PI, safety, environmental an