Nurse Program Manager, Theranostics, Cancer / Administration, Full-Time, Day Shift

About the role

The Nurse Program Manager – Theranostics is responsible for the clinical, operational, and programmatic oversight of a theranostics service line within oncology, radiation oncology and nuclear medicine. This role coordinates multidisciplinary care for patients receiving diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, supports program growth, ensures regulatory compliance, and serves as a liaison among physicians, nursing, pharmacy, radiation safety, imaging, infusion, and administrative teams both at the main campus and at off-sites.

Responsibilities

• Clinically lead theranostics patient care pathways from referral through follow-up.
• Develop standardized workflows for diagnostic imaging, treatment eligibility, scheduling, infusion/administration, and post-treatment monitoring.
• Collaborate with oncology, nuclear medicine, radiation oncology, pharmacy, and infusion teams to optimize care delivery.
• Serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams regarding theranostic therapies and patient management.
• Aid in the development of training materials and training for staff regarding symptom management, patient triage, and escalation of clinical concerns.
• Create education materials for patients and families regarding treatment expectations, radiation precautions, side effects, and follow-up care.
• Stay current on emerging theranostic therapies and oncology treatment trends.
• Monitor clinic and treatment capacity, scheduling efficiency, and patient throughput.
• Partner with operational leadership to support program growth and expansion initiatives, including supporting development of marketing and outreach materials, analyzing referral data, strategic planning, and participating in outreach efforts.
• Track program metrics including volume, outcomes, access, and patient satisfaction.
• Participate in budgeting, staffing recommendations, and resource planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum 5 years of oncology, infusion, nuclear medicine, or related clinical experience.
• Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree, minimum 2 years of program coordination, leadership, or management experience, and oncology nursing certification (e.g., OCN).

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of oncology, infusion, nuclear medicine, or related clinical experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of program coordination, leadership, or management experience preferred.
• Oncology nursing certification preferred (e.g., OCN).

Skills

• Strong clinical and operational skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of oncology and theranostic treatments.

Benefits

UChicago Medicine offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. For more details, please refer to the Benefits section on UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.

Pay

Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. For more information, please review the Pay Range for Employees Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements.

Schedule

This position requires working onsite 3 days per week.