What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interim Outpatient Nurse Manager (ONCOLOGY) position at NLB Services?
Role Overview
The Outpatient Nursing Services (OPNS) Program Manager is a hybrid leadership and clinical role. You will directly supervise a tight-knit team of 2 to 3 specialists while driving the operational, financial, and strategic success of the department. This position sits within nursing leadership tier, contributing to hospital-wide administrative on-call rotations. The ideal candidate balances a deep commitment to exceptional patient care with robust administrative capabilities.
Primary Goals
- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a small, dedicated clinical team.
- Program Growth: Expand service lines across Oncology, Infusion, and Wound Care.
- Regulatory Compliance: Secure absolute adherence to state and federal healthcare mandates.
- Fiscal Accountability: Oversee annual capital budgets and daily revenue cycles.
Core Responsibilities
Clinical Strategy & Operations
- Design and update operational policies to reflect cutting-edge evidence-based practices.
- Spearhead specialized program design for oncology, systemic infusions, and wound therapies.
- Oversee complex department workflows including insurance pre-authorizations, medical coding, and billing integrity.
Relationship Management & Outreach
- Drive marketing and outreach initiatives to boost provider referrals and patient acquisition.
- Establish strong collaborative networks with internal medical staff and external community physicians.
- Deliver comprehensive educational programming for patients, families, and caregivers post-discharge.
Position Requirements
Mandatory Credentials
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of recent RN clinical experience, specifically including 2 years dedicated strictly to Oncology nursing.
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.
- Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Utah.
- Certifications: Active ONS certification, plus current BLS and ACLS credentials.
Technical & Soft Skills
- Demonstrated proficiency navigating advanced Electronic Health Record (EHR) platforms.
- Proven history in supervisory, charge nurse, or medical leadership roles.
- Superior emotional intelligence to manage high-stress medical environments and sensitive data confidentially.
Preferred Assets
- Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) designation.
- Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) designation.