Job Description
Job Description
HANCOCK REGIONAL HOSPITAL
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB SUMMARY :
- Coordinates all clinical activities related to the Oncology Service Line clinics (Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Breast Surgery and Palliative Care). Interviews, hires, orients, schedules, and evaluates all direct reports.
- Responsible for ensuring qualified resources are available.
- Manages program operations during business hours and on a 24-hour 7 days a week basis as dictated by program needs.
- Assists the Executive Director in budget preparation and control including identifying opportunities and plans to enhance revenue capture and cost containment.
- Monitors operations costs and is accountable for maintaining adherence to budget. Coordinates and implements development programs for staff to enhance quality, staff and patient satisfaction and retention.
- Collaborates with the Director and VP to implement the strategic goals for the cancer program.
- Manages program operations and clinical requests from cancer center providers and Mayo.
- Supports physicians and staff with clinical outreach activities including research.
- Collaborates with other cancer center managers in planning and implementing performance improvement activities.
JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES :
Coordinates all clinical activities related to the Cancer Center outpatient clinics. Interviews, hires, orients, schedules, and evaluates all direct reports.Ensure quality care and assists in planning and implementing performance improvement activities.Coordinates and implements development programs for staff to enhance quality, staff and patient satisfaction and retention.Collaborates with the Director and VP to implement the strategic goals for the cancer program, and annual budget preparation. Identifying opportunities and plans to enhance revenue capture and cost containment.Responsible for planning monthly Cancer Conferences / Tumor Boards.Is accessible to patients 24-hour 7 days a week basis as dictated by program needs.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Direct and indirect patient care.Promotes and supports the development and growth of cancer research.Maintains staffing schedules on all direct reports.Performs yearly and prn evaluations on all direct reports.Manages program operations on a 24-hour 7 day a week basis as dictated by the program.Professional growthPerformance Improvement.Fiscal ResponsibilityPatient's FirstProgram DevelopmentStaff EducationFacilitate effective communication among physicians, staff, patients, and other customers.EXPECTED BEHAVIORS :
Bases care on the nursing process.Demonstrates thorough, accurate and timely assessments while exhibiting necessary response to changes in patient condition.Provides and documents care per hospital and department policies and procedures.Demonstrates competence in clinical / technical skills.Provides instruction to patient / families regarding procedure and care following discharge.Maintains at least 4 weeks of staffing schedules on all direct reports.Performs yearly evaluations and prn counseling on all direct reports.Is available 24-hour 7 day a week as dictated by program needs.Seeks educational opportunities to improve knowledge / skill.Is the quality coordinator for identifying, planning and implementing performance improvement activities for the department.Is responsible, in cooperation with the Director, for budget preparation and control including identifying opportunities and plans to enhance revenue capture and cost containment.Communicates in a clear, concise and professional manner.Performs nursing care following safety principles, OSHA guidelines and infection control guidelines.Provides patient care following the Patient's First Commitment.Advises Medical Director on all activities to insure implementation of program standards.Provides support and direction as required in the area of clinical research in the practice and ensures staff compliance with established research protocols.MANDATORY LICENSE / REGISTRATION / CERTIFICATION :
The following licenses / certifications are required (if checked) :
CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
Certification / license : Registered Nurse (RN) and (Oncology Nurse Certification "OCN")
Additional licensure / credential requirements : Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited program for professional nursing, MSN preferred .
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS : Mandatory Annual Education : Confidentiality and HIPAA Corporate Compliance Fall Prevention PPD Campaign Quality Assessment Performance Improvement Safety & Security Chest Pain.
WORK CONDITIONS
PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS :
Assist ambulatory patients independentlyAssist bedfast patients of up to 50 lbs. independently and for weights greater than 50 lbs must use mechanical device or team lifting.Manual dexterity, as used for performing intricate procedures (catheter, dressing changes, IV starts), assembling medical equipment, caring for patients, typing, etc.Push and pull patients in beds and wheelchairs up to 250 lbs. in a wheeled device and for weights greater than 250 lbs must use team assistance.Push / pull carts, medical equipment, supplies up to 23 lbs. on varied surfaces including smooth and carpetSquatting and bending at waist to reach under beds, repetitive crouching as neededStanding, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling as needed more than 2 / 3 of dayEQUIPMENT USED : Pyxis, IV pump, computers, copy machines, fax machines, IV's and other injection access sites.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS : Exposure to chemotherapy, long periods of standing, sitting, walking; assisting patients with walking; patient lifting.
PRIMARY CONTACT WITH THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUP(S) :
NEONATAL / INFANT (0-12 MO)
PEDIATRIC (1-12 YRS)
ADOLESCENT (13-17 YRS)
ADULT (18-64 YRS)
GERIATRIC (65+ YRS)
SUPERVISES : 0 - 10 people. A supervisor is responsible for direction of associates' workflow, conducting performance appraisals, and has hiring and termination decision-making abilities.
OVERTIME ELIGIBILITY : Salaried (exempt)
CAREGIVER STATUS : Direct Caregiver. A Caregiver is an employee who provides direct patient care, hands-on care, or has skin-to-skin contact with patients.