Oncology Infusion Manager - FT - Days - Outpatient Infusion Center @ MV

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day infusion operations including nurse staffing, chair utilization, treatment schedules, and patient flow.
• Direct supervision of infusion nurses, charge nurses, and medical assistants working in the infusion area.
• Ensure compliance with USP, ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Guidelines, and INS Standards of Practice.
• Collaborate with pharmacy, oncology providers, and lab services to optimize pre-visit workflows (labs, authorizations, pre-med orders).
• Implement safety protocols for hazardous drug handling, PPE usage, spill management, and chemotherapy verification.
• Facilitate annual competency assessments for staff on venous access devices, infusion calculations, and emergency response.
• Maintain infusion suite readiness for internal/external audits (The Joint Commission, state pharmacy boards).
• Partner with scheduling teams to build and manage infusion templates aligned with drug prep times, acuity, and RN availability.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on treatment start time, dwell time, chair utilization, and error reduction.
• Address infusion reactions, adverse events, and develop staff response pathways (e.g., anaphylaxis protocols).

Qualifications

• BSN preferred (Master’s in nursing or healthcare administration is a plus).
• Minimum 3 years infusion or oncology nursing experience; 2+ years leadership preferred.
• Strong clinical understanding of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and biologic therapies.
• Advanced knowledge of EMR systems, barcode medication administration, and smart pumps.
• Familiarity with regulatory bodies (ONS, INS, USP, The Joint Commission).

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• OCN, CRNI, or equivalent infusion-related certification
• RN Required