Clinical Team Lead na Oneoncology

Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

In addition to functioning as a staff nurse, provides support to the Operations Manager/Assistant Operations Manager and serves as the expert resource for clinical staff related to patient care/ processes. In absence of the Operations Manager/Assistant Operations Manager, this position has some oversight of clinical operations during normal business hours.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists manager with assessing staffing needs. 
• Identifies potential staffing concerns and brings them to the attention of the manager.   
• In collaboration with the manager, assures that day’s smooth operation of the clinic and infusion suite, facilitating the creation and maintenance of a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Ensures drug inventory is maintained at appropriate levels.
• Meets with the manager as needed to discuss clinical issues.
• Assists the manager/assistant manager with audits/reports as needed.
• Performs clinical duties which includes but is not limited to:

• Performs all responsibilities as outlined in the Staff RN job description plus.
• Refers patients to appropriate support services.
• Assists physicians with procedures.
• Assists lab staff when necessary.
• Assists other clinical staff as necessary.
• Provides support to Chemotherapy Prep Tech when necessary.
• Functions as a clinical preceptor to newly hired staff when other preceptors are not available.
• Assists with education & training of existing clinical staff on new or revised processes & standards.
• Reviews patients’ EMR documentation intermittently to ensure all required data has been entered accurately before, during or after patients’ appointments.
• Completes review/follow up on assigned clinical activity and other reports.
• Assists with making staff assignments and data entry into daily huddle dashboard as needed.
• Acts as a mentor/role model for all clinical staff.
• Makes self readily available to nursing staff to discuss any issues or concerns.
• Assists with investigating and resolving patient/visitors concerns/complaints.

• Adheres to practice guidelines and Policy and Procedures.
• Participates on committees when requested of him/her.
• Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth.
• Consistently maintains a positive, professional, and approachable attitude when interacting with others.
• Encourages and supports a healthy work environment using appropriate problem solving/ conflict resolution techniques/interventions to ensure a calm, efficient and effective workplace for all.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of nursing principles and practices.
• Knowledge of oncology practices and treatments.
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art developments in cancer diagnosis and therapy.
• Skill in providing expertise about oncology to colleagues, allied health personnel and health care consumers.
• Skill in administering chemotherapy and other treatment therapies.
• Ability to empathize with patients and families and to deal with grief and difficult patient interactions.
• Ability to collaborate with health care team to make individualized treatment plan for each cancer patient.
• Ability to cope with death and dying.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• A Registered Nurse (RN) with at least 2 years oncology experience or at least one year’s experience as an RN at Tennessee Oncology.
• ONS Chemotherapy – Immunotherapy certification required at the time of or within 3 months of hire.
• Certification in Oncology Nursing (OCN) or other relevant ONCC certification required at the time of hire or within 12 months of hire.  Certification may be waived for RNs with >5 years recent oncology experience. If certification waived, five continuing education credits on oncology specific topics required annually, Random audits will be performed.
• AHA or ARC BLS certification required at the time of hire or within 3 months of hire.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

OSHA Risk Category 1

Job Title:

Physical Activity Required

Amount of time

None

Less than 1/3 (Occasionally)

1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently)

More than 2/3 (Regularly)

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Fingering or manual dexterity

X

Repetitive finger motion

X

Lifting or exerting force

Up to 25 pounds

X

Up to 50 pounds

X

Reaching or stretching

X

Climbing or balancing

X

Crouching or stooping

X

Speaking

X

Hearing

X

Seeing (with correction)

X

• Must be willing and able to travel to assigned Tennessee Oncology clinics and other patient care locations as needed.