Manager of Nursing - Grand Rapids, United States - Astera Cancer Care

Description

locations

CHC - Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion | Grand Rapids, MI
time type

Full time
posted on

Posted 2 Days Ago
job requisition id

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Our Mission:

At The Cancer & Hematology Centers we are dedicated to help, healing and hope for cancer patients and their families.

We provide our patients with advanced treatments, innovative research and, above all else, compassionate care.

Our patients receive the most comprehensive, contemporary cancer care balanced with the compassion of a dedicated nursing and support staff.

Treating cancer requires a team of committed and caring health care professionals working together to understand and address your needs.

In addition to caring physicians, we have a full range of support staff available to assist you and your family, such as oncology-certified nurses, social workers, experienced lab and pharmacy personnel and a

psychologist. Our

focus is not just on healing but also on helping and offering hope.

We know that being diagnosed with cancer is a life-changing event, and it takes a lot of adjustment to accept the emotional and physical realities of this disease.

Our staff understands what you're going through and can offer compassion and resources to help. To us, it's important that healing isn't just centered on your disease site. Our cutting-edge cancer care is available close to home.

Our medical staff have close ties to prominent hospitals and ongoing cancer research, and we bring those breakthrough advances to our regional centers to progress the level of care that is offered right here at home.

Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and high-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description:

Position Overview:
The

Manager of Nursing

provides direct patient care through the identification, implementation and evaluation of care built on nursing diagnosis and focused on goals mutually set by patients and families.

Provides clinical expertise to nurses and the staff who partner with nursing to provide cancer care services to patients and families.

Oversees management of the Clinical Supervisor, site nurses and medical assistants. Represents nursing in corporate initiatives to enhance care delivery and positioning in the health care environment.

Desired/Required Qualifications:

Education:
Licensed RN in the State of Michigan.
Successful completion of competency based orientation program and chemotherapy certificate.
CPR certification or acquisition within 90 days of employment.

Specific skills & abilities:
Minimum of 1-year medical/surgical (preferably oncology).
BSN, OCN, >3 year of oncology experience.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Functions under the Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner job description
• Accountable for the delivery of patient care through expert knowledge of

nursing policy and procedure and the support of programs necessary for maintaining and advancing nursing education and clinical practice

• Provides support and direction to the Clinical Supervisor and medical

assistants while also acting as a consultant/liaison to other department managers

• Assumes responsibility for interviewing, selecting, retaining and supporting the growth and development of staff. Monitors employee performance and

conduct including performance evaluations and corrective action

• Administrates time and attendance issues including management of

employee work schedules, payroll and time off requests / absences

• Collaborates with RNM and CS to identify and resolve nursing service issues by actively participating in corporate committees aimed at establishing,

addressing and advancing corporate service goals.
Providing advanced treatments and compassionate care close to home.

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