Description

Nurse Manager - Oncology/Infusion Therapy

Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH), located in beautiful Astoria, Oregon, is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Manager to join our CMH-OHSU Knight Cancer Collaborative. This position oversees the daily operations of our Medical Oncology/Infusion Therapy Clinic.

Our Cancer Center is a collaboration with Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) which provides a comprehensive community cancer program for radiation oncology, medical oncology, and infusion services, serving patients of the Columbia-Pacific region.

The Nurse Manager will plan for and develop the clinical programming of the assigned units, assuring optimal quality care and continuity for patients and families. The Nurse Manager is responsible for guiding and overseeing day-to-day clinical operations, clinical compliance, and staff development. Other responsibilities include analyzing and evaluating nursing care practices, quality management, and budget management. The Nurse Manager works in collaboration with the administrative director and the providers at this location.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree; Masters in Nursing or healthcare related field preferred (complete or in progress)

• Five years of relevant RN experience
• Able to obtain valid Oregon RN license and BLC certification
• Two years of recent experience in progressively increasing managerial/supervisory roles in a hospital or medical setting
• Experience with process improvement
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills with the ability to coach staff to be able to resolve conflicts with their colleagues
• Demonstrated leadership and planning skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary setting
• Understanding of the Nursing Professional Practice role and ability to be a coach and mentor to staff in understanding their professional role

Preferred Qualifications

• Ambulatory Care experience
• Experience with an oncology and/or BMT patient population
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
• Familiarity with managing nursing staff in an oncology infusion unit
• Community hospital leadership experience

We invite you to explore our Planetree-certified organization (www.columbiamemorial.org) and consider an opportunity to join us. When you do, we believe you will fall in love with our charming and family-oriented coastal community.