What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Manager - Cancer Center position at Stonybrook Medicine?
POSITION SUMMARY:
At Stony Brook Medicine, the Nurse Manager for Phillips Family Cancer Center (PFCC) at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital directs the daily clinical operations and workflow of the cancer center. The Nurse Manager supervises the nursing team, oversees patient care coordination, and ensures delivery of the highest quality, evidence-based safety standards throughout the patient’s treatment journey. The Nurse Manager will work in close collaboration with main campus Cancer Center, including leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary clinical teams, to ensure seamless coordination of services, optimize operational efficiency, and deliver the highest quality cancer care. Reports directly to the Sr. Director of Nursing, with an administrative reporting matrix to the Administrative Director of PFCC. This position is fully on-site.
JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Develops and introduces approved standards and guidelines for the oncology program.
Collaborates with Policies and Procedures to support the functional infrastructure of the department.
Works on payroll and budget with the assistance of the finance department.
Monthly scheduling of all nursing/staff members assigned to units.
Day-to-day rounding patient rounds to identify needs.
Ability to troubleshoot any patient issues at the Cancer Center.
Participate in regulatory agency compliance activities/meetings/issues.
Participate in all quality improvement projects.
Supervisor for identification and resolution of issues on-site.
Patient/Family and Staff advocate.
Review of staff policies, competencies, and educational files.
Conduct performance appraisals on all responsible staff members.
Participate in the hiring process of all staff units.
Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Technical Staff, Social Worker and Patient Access Staff.
Performs other related duties as requested.
Closely align and collaborate with SBUH Cancer Center, SBUH Radiation Oncology, Sub-specialty UFPC’s and SBSH Senior Leadership teams to integrate programs.
Collaborates with Operations Manager to ensure day-to-day operational efficiency and opportunities for improvement.
Collaborate with leadership of other departments on guidelines affecting any aspect of the Phillips Family Cancer Center to support quality patient care as well as meet health and safety standards.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Current NYS RN licensure/registration
BSN from an accredited school.
RN with 5 years minimum recent oncology experience.
ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy certificate (obtained within one year of hire).
Minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in a clinical healthcare environment, including responsibility for coordinating staff, workflows, programs, or patient care services.
BLS from the American Heart Association required.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communicative, and multi-tasking skills. Must have good customer service and critical thinking skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
MSN Degree.
As part of employment at Southampton Hospital, there may be occasions when travel to other locations is needed to support operational needs.
Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.
- Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
- All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
- This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
- This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established based on relevant experience.
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBSH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
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Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:
Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Employee Health Services*
- Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
- Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
- Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
- Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).
Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.
*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.
Company Overview:
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital as part of Stony Brook Medicine provides direct access to the highest level of academic-based medical care. Located in the heart of the village of Southampton, two hours from New York City, the hospital provides healthcare services to a diverse community of year-round residents, second homeowners and vacationers. The population, about 75,000 in the winter months, increases sharply to more than 300,000 in the summer. Stony Brook Southampton Hospital has been recognized as a Long Island Top Workplace by Newsday among large employers (defined as having 500 employees).
StaffCo is a Professional Employer Organization, commonly referred to as a PEO, duty organized and registered under the New York Professional Employer Organization Law. StaffCo and SUNY have entered into a professional employer agreement under which StaffCo is the employer of Stony Brook Southampton employees and responsible for employment, including, promotions, disciplines, terminations, the day-to-day direction and supervision of work, as well as labor relations and collective bargaining. StaffCo is fully responsible for providing all payroll and human resource services, including the payment of wages, collecting and reporting payroll taxes and maintaining any and all employee benefits. SUNY Stony Brook Hospital is responsible for the operation of the hospital and provision of health care and is the co-employer as is necessary to conduct its responsibilities and for related licensure, regulatory or statutory requirements and obligations.
Given StaffCo’s employment responsibilities, it is deemed the “employer” for employment and labor law purposes. Thus, the employees are private sector employees of StaffCo, not public sector employees of SUNY. The private sector nature of the StaffCo employees has been approved by NYS Civil Service and upheld in a decision by the US National Labor Relations Board.
Stony Brook Medicine is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.