Manager Oncology and Rheumatology

## Description
**Nurse Manager—Mills Oncology and Rheumatology Center**

**Primary Purpose**

To ensure the safe delivery of high-quality patient care through effective planning, organization, and direction of activities within the Mills Oncology and Rheumatology Center.

**Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities**

Formally responsible for developing and making recommendations regarding departmental policies and procedures consistent with hospital goals and regulatory requirements.

**Routine Decision Making**

Determines staff assignments and staffing patterns; ensures patient care and treatment are appropriate and consistent with current standards of practice; ensures adequacy and proper functioning of equipment.

**Formal Supervisory Responsibility**

Varying numbers of healthcare and clerical employees depending upon the specific department.

**Required Knowledge**

Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures, state and federal laws, and regulatory requirements related to patient care and nursing practice; understanding of disease processes, available resources, and equipment operation and performance.

**Required Skills and Ability**

Must possess effective communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills; ability to delegate appropriately; demonstrate proficiency with healthcare technology; ability to manage budgets; strong organizational and multitasking skills.

**Unusual Working Conditions**

Potential exposure to blood, body fluids, and hazardous medications or chemicals associated with oncology and rheumatology treatment.

**Age Specific Competencies**

Provides care for birth to pediatric (birth – 2 years), pediatric/child patients between (2 years – 12 years); adolescent patients between 12 to 18 years of age; adult patients between 18 to 64 years; and geriatric patients 65 years and older.

## Qualifications

**Education and Certification/Registration Required for the Position**

Current RN license in the state of Missouri preferred. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. BLS certification required. Oncology and infusion background preferred. Prior management experience preferred.