Description
Specialties Covered: Womens Health Rheumatology Hematology/Oncology Renal Endocrinology Neurology Pulmonology
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Operations
Provide daily supervision and operational leadership for nursing and clinical staff across assigned ambulatory clinics.
Collaborate with providers and practice managers to ensure optimal patient flow safe clinical practices and timely access to care.
Monitor staffing levels schedules and workload distribution to maintain efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Lead initiatives to improve quality metrics patient safety and patient engagement in alignment with organizational goals.
Clinical Oversight
Ensure adherence to clinical policies procedures and evidence-based standards of care with a strong focus on hematology/oncology best practices.
Oversee triage processes infusion/chemotherapy safety protocols pulmonary function testing workflows and complex care coordination for oncology pulmonology and specialty patients.
Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing staff providing guidance on patient care documentation and clinical decision-making.
Quality Compliance & CoC
Monitor compliance with regulatory standards (Joint Commission OSHA HIPAA NCQA/PCMH etc.).
Partner with quality and safety teams to track and address adverse events patient safety concerns and infection prevention practices.
Actively participate in Commission on Cancer (CoC) initiatives ensuring required reporting documentation and quality standards are met for accreditation.
Develop and evaluate quality improvement projects that enhance patient outcomes across specialty areas.
Staff Development
Recruit hire and onboard nursing staff while fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and professional growth.
Conduct performance evaluations provide feedback and develop individualized staff training and development plans.
Promote certification and continuing education opportunities in specialty nursing (e.g. OCN CCRN CEN).
Collaboration & Communication
Act as a liaison between clinic staff providers patients and leadership to ensure open communication and resolution of concerns.
Partner with interdisciplinary teams to support complex case management care transitions and patient education.
Support organizational initiatives such as patient experience improvement HEDIS measure achievement and population health management.
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Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Masters degree in Nursing Healthcare Administration or related field preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice required.
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or willingness to obtain within 12 months strongly preferred.
Experience:
Minimum 25 years of progressive nursing experience in an ambulatory or acute care setting.
The majority of experience should be in hematology/oncology including infusion/chemotherapy administration and oncology patient care management.
Experience with Commission on Cancer (CoC) standards quality reporting or program coordination preferred.
Prior leadership charge nurse or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
Skills/Competencies:
Strong clinical knowledge in oncology pulmonology and specialty ambulatory care.
Demonstrated leadership team-building and conflict resolution skills.
Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and clinical information systems.
Excellent communication organizational and time management skills.
About Nashville General Hospital
Nashville General Hospital (NGH) is Nashvilles original community-based hospital. Joint Commission accredited NGH readily accommodates a wide range of needs from emergency services and acute care to ancillary and ambulatory services. NGH continues to maintain its strong commitment to the healthcare needs of Nashville and Davidson County underserved while also providing care to all segments of the community
Our benefits include:
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance within first 31 days of employment
- Programs to reduce share of deductible and total out-of-pocket expenses
- Metro Health Incentive Program - Access to high quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expenses
- Short and Long-Term Disability - up to 60% of eligible weekly pay
- Life Insurance -Metro provides you with basic life and AD&D coverage equal to $50000 ($32500 if you are age 65 or older) at no cost to you.
- Retirement Plan - eligible up to IRS max limits and includes company contribution
- Shift and Weekend Differential Pay Offered on Nights and Weekends
- Tuition Reimbursement for employee and dependents
- 12 paid holidays - any holiday worked is another holiday banked
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Free Parking for all employees
Nashville General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
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