Nurse Manager (RN) - Willowbrook - Houston, TX - Manager

Company: US Oncology, Inc
Location: Houston
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Nurse Manager (RN) - Willowbrook - Houston, TXOverview

Texas Oncology's Covid 19 vaccine mandate policy requires that all new hires be vaccinated or obtain an approved exemption before their start date. More information will be provided to you throughout the interview process.

Texas Oncology is looking for a full-time Nurse Manager (RN) to join our team! This position will support the Willowbrook location in Houston, Texas. This position will require travel throughout the region as needed. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ 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 Nurse Manager (RN) position do?

The 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for 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 five years actively practicing as a registered nurse, including at least three years oncology experience.
* Minimum three years of leadership experience
* Oncology certification preferred

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