Manager – Nursing Services

Overview

It may sound cliché, but it is true. A career taking care of cancer patients is a calling for most all of us. It’s much more than a job. Each of us has a unique story that brought us to Compass Oncology, but those stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment. No matter the role each Compass team member serves in, the goal is the same: to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients.

Location: Vancouver, WA (Vancouver Cancer Center)

Salary Range:$113,315 - $179,688

*Final offer amounts are determined by a review of the candidate’s applicable experience and qualifications, as well as internal employee equity considerations. 

SCOPE:

Position will work in conjunction with, and by the direction of, the Director of Clinical or Nursing Services, if applicable, to provide nursing support for practice locations by consulting and advising clinicians on best-practices, implementation of/providing education and training programs, and collaborating on interdisciplinary projects. Provides oversight of nursing leadership and staff. Supports and adheres to The US Oncology Network Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

Clinical Oversight

• Oversees the clinical operations for all nursing clinical support activities.
• Oversee the clinical operation for all medical assistant’s clinical support activities.
• Ensure clinical operations and practice consistent with organizational objectives
• Collaborates with practice management to provide support on operational projects such as site Quality
• Committees, Quality Oncology Practice Initiative site assessments, Advancing Care Information, the
• Oncology Care Model (OCM), and other special projects as assigned.
• Facilitates the implementation and/or utilization of outcomes data and evidence-based practices
• Facilitates implementation of standardized best practices within the organization.
• Ensures practice standards of care are consistent with community standards of care.
• Ensures the incorporation of clinical evidence into existing and newly developed standards.

Staff Development

• Assess staffing levels and issues, patient flow, current practices in the clinical setting.
• Assists with the development of company-wide clinical competency testing and skills validation programs.
• Ensure adequate staffing/FTEs for assigned clinics or region
• Maintains effective nursing staff coverage and operating costs for the practice and/or satellites within
• budgetary parameters.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of applicable labor laws and schedules and coordinates employee
• staffing including vacations, sick leave and overtime.

Other duties as assigned.

• Provides oversight for functions of nurse leads and supervisors as applicable
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing, BSN or MSN preferred. 
• Certification: Oncology certification preferred.
• Licensure: RN state license and currernt registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state. Current CPR certification required.
• Experience: Minimum five years actively practicing as a registered nurse, including at least three years oncology experience. Minimum three years of leadership experience. 

More About the Company
Compass Oncology team brings together leading cancer experts in the fields of surgical, medical and radiation oncology, pathology and palliative care to provide the most comprehensive cancer care possible and an even more cohesive patient experience. In addition, the majority of our physicians specialize in particular cancer types, bringing a heightened level of expertise to our patients. If you are a dedicated, team-oriented, patient-centered individual looking for an opportunity where you are proud of what you do, work hard, have fun, want to learn and go home at the end of the day knowing you made a difference in the lives of our patients; Compass Oncology is the place for you!

As a member of The US Oncology Network, one of the nation's largest community-based cancer treatment and research networks, Compass Oncology participates in leading-edge clinical trials through US Oncology research, which has helped develop 89 FDA approved cancer therapies. We serve the Portland and Vancouver communities with clinical offices located throughout the metro area.

To learn more about Compass Oncology and its daily mission, please visit our website at https://compassoncology.com/

Our Benefits:

When you feel supported, both from a health and financial wellness perspective, you have the energy and motivation to make good things happen — whether it is caring for patients, caring for yourself and your family, or giving back to your community. That’s why Compass Oncology offers a full suite of competitive benefits that support your physical, mental, and financial well-being. From health and wellness programs to retirement education and plans, we give you the tools to make great choices for your health and financial wellbeing now and in the future.

For benefit-eligible employees who work 20 hours or greater, we proudly offer the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Critical Illness, Hospital, and Legal Plans
• PTO and Holiday Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Robust Wellness Program and Incentives
• EAP
• Perks
• Jeans Fridays!

For more details: Compass Employee Benefits

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be present at the employee site during regularly scheduled business hours and regularly required to sit or stand and talk or hear. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Work will involve in-person interaction with co-workers and management and/or clients. Work may require minimal travel by automobile to office sites.