Oncology Clinic Nurse Manager (RN) - Medical Center - Houston, Tx

**Parking covered**

**M - F work schedule, no holidays or on-call**

Texas Oncology is looking for a full-time Oncology Clinic Nurse Manager (RN) to join our team! This position will support The Medical Center location in Houston, Texas. This position will require travel throughout the region as needed.

TxO - Medical Center is conveniently located in the heart of the Houston Medical Center within easy access to fine dining, museums and a variety of shopping. We offer comprehensive services in a brand new facility, and our team works collaboratively to provide high-quality, individualized care for each patient we serve.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 280+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today-at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs. More victories." in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Why work for us?

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.

What does the Oncology Clinic Nurse Manager (RN) position do?
The Oncology Clinic Nurse Manager (RN) will work in conjunction with, and by the direction of, the Director of Nursing Services and also with the Regional Executive Director, if applicable, to provide nursing support for operations to existing practice locations and newly acquired practices by consulting and advising clinicians on best-practices, implementing of/providing education and training programs, and collaborating on interdisciplinary projects. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

The essential duties and 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 DevelopmentAssess 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.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of applicable labor laws and schedules and coordinates employee staffing including vacations, sick leave and overtime.
• Other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate for the Oncology Clinic Nurse Manager (RN) position will have the following background and experience:

• 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.
• Minimum (5) five years actively practicing as a registered nurse, including at least three years oncology experience.
• Minimum (3) three years of leadership experience
• Oncology certification preferred

Working Conditions:

Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.)

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. There is a possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.)

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. Requires 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.