Oncology Nurse Navigation Manager

The Nurse Manager is responsible for day-to-day patient flow and operations in a specific clinical unit. Responsibilities include coordination and supervision of assigned nursing and clinical assistant staff as they provide care to individuals receiving therapy for oncologic and hematologic problems. The Nurse Manager oversees direct patient care, including patient and family education. The Nurse Manager delegates triage of unexpected patients to the charge nurse and will modify nursing assignments, as needed, to meet the needs of patients. The Nurse Manager provides clinical leadership and management and promotes professional growth for self and staff. The Nurse Manager demonstrates systems thinking, response to diversity, collaboration, clinical judgment, clinical inquiry, facilitation of learning and advocacy for patients and staff. The Nurse Manager collaborates with the Clinical Specialist to provide clinical expertise for the unit. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary across the different programs and areas. The Nurse Manager uses theoretical, evidence-based, and experiential knowledge to advance clinical practice. The Nurse Manager serves as a mentor for clinical staff within Nursing and Patient Care Services to nurture leadership potential and to promote professional development of others.