Nurse Manager – Oncology Infusion Clinic

Clinical & Operational Leadership

• Provide leadership and oversight of daily operations for the oncology infusion clinic, including staffing, scheduling, patient flow, and throughput.

• Ensure safe administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologics, blood products, and supportive infusion therapies.

• Promote evidence-based practice and adherence to oncology nursing standards

• Monitor and improve patient experience, safety, and clinical quality outcomes.

Staff Management & Development

• Recruit, hire, onboard, coach, evaluate, and retain nursing and support staff.

• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, compassion, and continuous improvement.

• Ensure staff competency through education, skills validation, and ongoing professional development.

• Address performance issues, employee relations concerns, and staff engagement proactively.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards (e.g., state boards, CMS, Joint Commission).

• Oversee quality improvement initiatives, incident reviews, and corrective action plans.

• Support medication safety practices, chemotherapy handling standards, and infection prevention measures.

• Participate in audits, surveys, and readiness activities.

Financial & Resource Management

• Manage department budgets, staffing productivity, and supply utilization.

• Collaborate with leadership on volume forecasting, capacity planning, and growth initiatives.

• Identify opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining high-quality care.

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with oncologists, pharmacists, advanced practice providers, schedulers, and ancillary teams to coordinate care.

• Serve as a liaison between clinic staff and organizational leadership.

• Communicate effectively with patients and families to address concerns and support care coordination.

• Active NM Registered Nurse (RN) license or compact state license

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.

• BLS, PALS, ACLS required at time of hire.

• Minimum of 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience, with oncology and/or infusion experience strongly preferred.

• Prior leadership experience (charge nurse, supervisor, or manager) preferred.

• Master’s degree in nursing preferred.

• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®) or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe preferred

• Experience in ambulatory or outpatient oncology settings preferred

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage change, prioritize effectively, and lead in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and decision-making abilities.

• Commitment to patient-centered care, staff development, and quality improvement.