A healthcare network in New York City is currently seeking a licensed Lead Nurse to join their Outpatient Oncology staff in Manhattan. In this role, the Lead Nurse will provide operational and administrative support to the Nurse Manager.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the overall assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care
Oversee clinical nursing care, ensuring compliance with established regulations and standards, including quality assurance and accurate medical record documentation
Listen to patient and caregiver questions and give well informed answers in a way patients and caregivers can understand
Develop and maintain an excellent level of patient-centric care.
Participate in all Quality Improvement projects by providing input as it pertains to nursing components for safe and efficient patient care.
Perform other administrative and job-related duties and clinical responsibilities, as assigned.
Qualifications:
Prior managerial experience preferred, including prior Radiation Oncology experience
Bachelor's degree in nursing
Current valid NY Registered Nurse License
Ability to multi-task, manage multiple projects at one time, and rapidly change priorities based on patient and practice needs.
Desired Skills:
Certification in oncology or specialty practice area, preferred.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, experience with data management, and efficiency using electronic medical record systems. Oncology Information System, ARIA experience preferred