Nurse Manager - Surgical Oncology

Location: Gulf Coast Medical Center, 13681 Doctor's Way, Fort Myers, FL 33912 | Department: Surgical Oncology 7W | Full Time | Shift: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Minimum to midpoint pay rate: $42.09 - $56.83 per hour | Hiring incentive: $10,000 relocation bonus for those who qualify

About the Role

Manages a defined area of organized patient care services. The Manager actively participates in organizational leadership functions and collaborates with other organizational leaders and medical staff in designing and providing patient care and services. Managers allocate available resources to promote safe, efficient, effective, and compassionate nursing care, provide input into executive-level decisions, and keep staff informed of executive-level activities. Managers provide direction to patient care staff to promote quality patient care, nursing services, and a culture of safety on a continuous basis.

The Manager is responsible for ensuring consistent nursing standards guide the provision of nursing care. They serve on the Nursing Leadership Council to provide clinical perspectives to issues, as well as serve as a staff, patient, and family advocate. Responsible for directing and coordinating patient care, within their defined area of responsibility, through established standards subscribed by the American Nurses Association and in accordance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act.

Responsibilities

• Allocate available resources to promote safe, efficient, effective, and compassionate nursing care.
• Provide input into executive-level decisions and keep staff informed of executive-level activities.
• Direct and coordinate patient care staff to promote quality patient care, nursing services, and a culture of safety.
• Ensure consistent nursing standards guide the provision of nursing care.
• Serve on the Nursing Leadership Council to provide clinical perspectives.
• Act as a staff, patient, and family advocate.
• Develop and implement organizational strategies to improve the delivery of care.
• Develop, manage, and maintain budgets in defined areas of responsibility.

Requirements

• Education: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN) required. Master’s degree in Nursing or other healthcare field preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience in Nursing Leadership required.
• Certification: Certification in Nursing Administration or appropriate specialty preferred.
• License: Registered Nurse currently licensed in the State of Florida.

Skills

• Knowledge of current theoretical approaches to the delivery of nursing care.
• Ability to participate in developing and implementing organizational strategies to improve care delivery.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of finance for budget management.

Benefits

• 72 large private rooms in state-of-the-art Oncology Units.
• Critical Care pay.
• $6 shift differential for nights.
• Patient-centric and family-centered care.
• Ergonomic workspaces.
• Work-life balance.
• Excellent opportunities for growth.
• Supportive leadership.
• Additional bonus offered for OCN License.