Supervisor-Oncology Support Services

Job Summary: The Supervisor-Oncology Support Services utilizes discretion and independent judgment in providing supervision to a multidisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed personnel who provide direct and indirect patient care and support for patients eighteen years of age or older with suspected or confirmed malignancies or a hematologic disorder in a fast-paced outpatient clinic. Understands the uniqueness of cancer and cancer-related diseases and the sensitivity of communicating with patients facing the unknown. Demonstrates flexibility and advanced critical thinking skills and adeptly resets priorities as needed to ensure efficient clinic operations and quality patient care is provided. Assists leadership with providing financial management of the clinic, provides input into the capital and operational budgets. Supports quality improvement program, collects data, prepares reports and assists with developing sustainable action plans. Supports and participates in cancer research approved by the Internal Review Board (IRB) and facilitates patient participation in LLUMC Oncology Clinical Research Program and/or Cancer Control trials. Develops and implements competency-based orientation and ongoing education programs for new and existing staff. Assists with interviewing for new hires. Completes performance appraisals on time and in accordance with established policies and guidelines. Participates in strategic planning process and aligns service goals and objectives with the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing required. Minimum three years nursing experience in oncology required. Minimum one year of prior management or supervisory experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills: Advanced knowledge of oncology and hematology required. Knowledgeable of state and federal healthcare regulations, finance, performance improvement, quality, patient safety, evidenced-based clinical practice standards, medical staff structure and legal aspects of care required. Familiar with adult learning principles, management, and problem-solving methodologies. Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of staff. Able to read; write and speak with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Access); operate/troubleshoot basic office equipment required for the position. Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; provide leadership; be assertive and consistent in enforcing policies ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, rules and laws; think critically; use sound judgment based on factual information and clinical knowledge; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction. Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; work independently; perform basic math and statistical functions; manage multiple assignments; compose written material; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail. Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.

Licensures and Certifications: Active California Registered Nurse (RN) License required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required. Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certificate required. Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred. Other competencies as specified in the department-specific Plan for Providing Care required.