Registered Professional Nurse V, Cancer Center Nurse Manager

Job Description

Join East Hawai'i Health Clinics and be part of a team that proudly cares for our friends, family, and neighbors across East Hawaiʻi.

Job Description

East Hawaii Health Cancer Center, part of the East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, is seeking an experienced Registered Professional Nurse V to lead and manage oncology services in our Cancer Center. This leadership role oversees daily operations, clinical quality, and staff performance across radiation and medical oncology services, including chemotherapy and infusion therapies. The position plays a critical role in driving patient-centered care, operational excellence, and strategic growth for oncology services across the island.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and oversight of daily operations for the oncology center, including staffing, scheduling, and coordination of nursing and clerical teams.
• Develop, implement, and maintain clinical policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based patient care.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate staff performance; lead hiring, onboarding, training, and ongoing professional development.
• Collaborate with physicians, administrators, and interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care delivery, operational efficiency, and service integration.
• Manage departmental budgets, monitor financial performance, and identify cost-containment opportunities while maintaining high-quality care standards.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and safety requirements, including Joint Commission and other governing bodies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of one and one-half (1.5) years of professional nursing experience in an oncology clinic/unit, including at least six (6) months of supervisory or leadership experience. The required experience must have been gained within the past two (2) years.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within one (1) month of hire; Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification required at the time of appointment.
• Licensure: Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Hawaiʻi.

Preferred Skills & Attributes:

• Strong leadership and management skills with experience in oncology or specialty care settings.
• Knowledge of radiation and medical oncology practices, including chemotherapy and infusion therapies.
• Ability to manage operations, budgets, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered, culturally competent care and continuous improvement.

Join a mission-driven healthcare organization dedicated to delivering advanced oncology care and improving the health and well-being of our island community.

Company Description

As the Big Island’s leading providers of inpatient and outpatient care, the East Hawaii Region of Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), consisting of Hilo Benioff Medical Center, Honoka'a Hospital, Ka′u Hospital, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, East Hawaii Medical Group and East Hawaii Health Pharmacy, delivers a full range of services and programs. Our three hospitals include 290 beds and more than 1,900 employees. Our medical staff is comprised of 250 physicians, physician assistants and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, representing 33 specialties. East Hawaii Health is our network of clinics offering primary and specialty care. Hilo Benioff Medical Center functions as a Level III Trauma Center, which includes the second busiest emergency room in the state, providing 24-hour care and serving more than 50,000 patients annually. Honoka'a Hospital and Ka′u Hospital are designated as Critical Access Hospitals. To learn more about the East Hawaii Region, please watch our Video Yearbook or visit www.hbmc.org, www.honokaahospital.org or www.kauhospital.org.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays each year (104 hours); 14 (112 hours) during election years*
• 21 paid vacation days (168 hours) per year*
• 21 paid sick days (168 hours) per year*
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Participation in the State of Hawaii’s retirement system
• Potential eligibility for various student loan repayment & scholarship programs
• Rates listed for paid holidays, vacation and sick days are for 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions assigned to 8 hour shifts. Accruals for these benefits are otherwise prorated based on FTE.

Pre-Employment Health Requirements

Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment examination, which includes a drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, a tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for drug screening and blood draw for QuantiFERON and Titers, shall be borne by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

Pre-Employment Assessments for External Candidates

As part of the recruiting process for this position, external applicants (job applicants NOT employed by HHSC’s East Hawaii Region) are required to complete pre-employment assessments shortly after application submission. If you are not an employee of the East Hawaii Region of HHSC, you will receive an email containing assessment instructions. We ask that you complete the assessments within two days of receipt of the request.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Shift Details

Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays as necessary based on hospital operations. Services are provided 24/7.