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Assistant Nurse Manager - Medical Oncology

Employer
Legacy Health
Location
Portland, OR
Closing date
Oct 21, 2021

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Profession
Nurse
Specialty
Oncology (Cancer), Medical Oncology
Overview:
Nurses at Legacy embody our mission of making life better for others. Its evident in their expertise as well as in their kind and caring nature. The Assistant Nurse Manager leads by example, providing support to the Nurse Manager in overseeing patient care and carrying the Legacy mission into every responsibility, whether its staffing, scheduling, budgeting or collaborating with peers. If you are ready to grow with a healthcare system that values your professionalism and compassion, please consider this opportunity.Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Northwest Portland is known for its specialty programs and clinical excellence. Legacy Good Samaritan features nationally renowned doctors in cancer care, kidney transplantations, neurology, ophthalmology, weight-loss surgery, robotic surgery, rehabilitation and more, plus Oregons only 24-hour urgent care thats located alongside an emergency room, with access to emergency care if needed.Recently expanded medical/surgical oncology unit (35 private rooms). Patient population: medical/surgical oncology, chemotherapy infusion, autologous stem cell transplantation, gender affirmation surgeries

Responsibilities:
The Assistant Nurse Manager is responsible for providing support and managerial assistance to the Nurse Manager by managing daily unit operations that include: Staffing and scheduling; orientation and on-boarding; education and competency assessment; budget monitoring; maintaining and establishing patient care standards; promoting evidence-based practice; and implementing quality improvement measures. This position is directly accountable to the Nurse Manager and assists with the management of the department(s). The Assistant Nurse Manager is an additional resource and back-up support for the unit staff and departmental operations. The Assistant Nurse Manager facilitates workflow in the department with the support of the Charge Nurse and is the resource for staff and the organization in the absence of the Manager.

Qualifications:
Education: Academic degree in nursing (BSN or MSN/MN) required; MSN/MN preferred. Internal candidates may be considered with verification of a BSN or MSN/MN in progress, to be completed prior to 12/31/2021.Experience:Relevant clinical nursing experience at proficient to expert level of practice required with two years supervisory/leadership/charge nurse experience in health care.Prior chemo and stem cell transplantation experience requiredOncology Nursing Certification highly preferredSkills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal; strong problem-solving, decision-making and time-management skills; demonstrated knowledge of operations, including staffing, scheduling, productivity management, workflow planning and staff development; proficient in use of PC-based computer software including Microsoft Office applications.LEGACYS VALUES IN ACTION:Follows guidelines set forth in Legacys Values in Action.Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

Licensure:
Current applicable state RN license required; specialty certification preferred; current BLS certification at date of hire. #lh

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