RN Manager - Phase 1 Infusion - Stephenson Cancer Center

About the role

The RN Manager - Phase 1 Infusion at Stephenson Cancer Center oversees the day-to-day clinical operations of the Phase 1 Infusion Center. This position is part of the Phase 1 program, which is ranked among the top 10 Phase 1 programs in the nation and is the only Phase 1 program in Oklahoma and the surrounding region. The role involves managing clinical care, developing policies and procedures, and fostering an inclusive workforce.

Responsibilities

• Supports strategic initiatives through establishing quality initiatives in patient care delivery.
• Develops and updates performance improvement tools, productivity reports, fiscal status, and quality statistics.
• Solves patient complaints in a timely manner in accordance with policy and collaborates with support staff.
• Establishes and implements policies and procedures ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies.
• Manages department budget and resources, understanding the organization’s financial processes.
• Aligns behaviors with OU Health values, serving as a role model for staff in professional practice.
• Represents the OU Health nursing body, working closely with senior leadership and other healthcare professionals throughout the organization.
• Fosters an inclusive workforce where individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve OU Health’s winning aspiration.
• Effectively manages the selection, retention, and performance of the team through coaching, providing real-time feedback, training, and routine recognition practices.
• Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the achievement of the organization’s metrics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required. Master's in Nursing preferred.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of demonstrated leadership experience required (Charge Nurse, Educator or other leadership development preparation).
• Licenses/Certifications: Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)), Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire. Nursing specialty or leadership certification(s) preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge: Knowledge of academic medical center structure, service-line structures, institutional governance and hierarchy of decision process.
• Skills: Skills in planning, coordinating and measuring departmental activities. Demonstrated business acumen and managerial functions such as experience with performance improvement tools, using metrics to drive decisions, maintain a budget, report writing and solve practical problems.
• Abilities: Ability to leverage resources, including technology, to manage multiple competing priorities and deliver on organizational goals. Knowledge of industry standards to aid strategic decisions, problem solve and calculate risk. Ability to think creatively and strategically to successfully mediate with individuals/groups. Cognizant of unconscious and systemic bias in care delivery and business operations. Demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles to cooperation and to foster harmonious relations. Ability to maintain integrity and trust among leadership and staff. Proven ability to lead and motivate individuals, groups/cross-functional teams and provide project management support. Strong written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, openness, integrity and ability to be diplomatic.