Nurse Clinical Manager - Medical Oncology

About the Role

Exeter Hospital's Michael & Jeanne Falzone Center for Cancer Care, in partnership with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), seeks an Oncology Clinical Manager to provide leadership and oversight for a designated patient care area. This role reports to the Director and is responsible for daily clinical, operational, and personnel management of the department. The Clinical Manager partners with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered oncology care while supporting staff engagement, professional development, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Oncology clinical experience
• BSN required
• OCN preferred or within one year
• Current RN license in New Hampshire or another Compact State
• Demonstrated leadership ability with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to patient safety, staff engagement, and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership – Directs and coordinates daily departmental operations in alignment with the organization's mission, vision, and values. Identifies operational challenges (e.g., staffing, throughput, resource allocation) and initiates timely corrective actions. Assumes responsibility for the management of the patient care area during assigned shifts and in the absence of the Manager/Director to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes. Mediates and resolves issues involving patients, families, staff, and other departments as needed.
• Human Resource Management – Partners with the Manager/Director in all aspects of personnel management, including recruitment, hiring, performance evaluation, coaching, corrective action, and termination. Promotes a positive work environment through high-impact communication, visibility, and accountability. Provides ongoing feedback and support to staff to foster professional growth and performance improvement.
• Clinical Practice & Standards – Assists in developing, implementing, and evaluating standards of care for the ED patient population in accordance with current evidence-based nursing practice. Ensures adherence to approved policies, procedures, protocols, and clinical practice guidelines. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to support effective care planning and coordination.
• Fiscal & Resource Management – Contributes to budget development, manpower planning, and cost-containment strategies. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility in the use of supplies, equipment, and staffing resources. Provides input into operational and capital planning to support departmental needs.
• Education & Staff Development – Supports staff orientation, ongoing education, and competency validation. Coordinates preceptor assignments and ensures effective onboarding of new nursing staff. Participates in identifying educational needs and facilitating professional development opportunities.
• Organizational Engagement – Participates in departmental, divisional, and organizational committees, meetings, and projects aligned with strategic goals. Supports quality improvement initiatives and contributes to performance metrics, patient safety efforts, and regulatory readiness. All other duties as assigned.