MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of the Assistant Nurse Manager position is to assist in overall clinical operations, staff management and the coordination of patient care and customer services. The Assistant Nurse Manager affects the patient care and daily operations of assigned patient care area.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Nursing and at least three years of clinical nursing experience, including at least two years of oncology/chemotherapy infusion and two years of people supervisory or management experience. Experience working in an area with high patient volume preferred. Must have the ability to effectively communicate and deal with crisis management while working well under pressure.

Shift/Schedule: 2:30pm-11pm, on call every 1 to 2 months and rotating holidays.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Transformational Leadership

• Implements and monitors unit budget to respond in a cost-effective manner to changing patient, staff and multidisciplinary team requirements and strengthen unit.

• Assists in preparation and delivery of unit staffing plans considering skill mix, staff and patient care requirements.

• Analyzes plans for compliance with established budget.

• Assures continuity of care as patients' transition across the continuum through appropriate discharge planning, patient education and coordination of services.

• Practice with autonomy within the scope of professional nursing

Structural Empowerment

• Helps manage human resource activities for all clinical and clerical staff including recruitment, retention, supervision, evaluation and productivity.

• Participates in identifying, recruiting, developing and retaining top talent through effective communication, performance management , career counseling, and conflict resolution.

• Participates as active member in shared governance model at unit and institutional level.

• Accountable for identifying barriers to patient care and solutions.

• Active in developing strong relationships and partnerships within and across the organization to improve patient outcomes.

Exemplary Professional Practice

• Trains, coaches and assists team members to ensure optimum patient care and efficient use of resources.

• Accountable for the management and provision of patient care in assigned area.

• Effectively and consistently functions in related roles as required; i.e. charge nurse, clinical coach, preceptor, protocol manager.

• Demonstrates clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies.

• Assesses patient's needs for nursing care and other services.

• Collaborates with physicians, other services, patient and patient's family to plan care and evaluate outcomes.

New Knowledge, Innovation, and Improvements

• Actively participates in, assists and / or leads unit, divisional and/or institutional improvement projects. Communicates information to appropriate individuals.

• Promotes innovative solutions by encouraging innovation in others.

• Improves practice by integrating results and theories of research studies.

• Participates in /leads evidenced based practice projects.

• Participates in the redesign of care delivery for unit/center patient population

Empirical Quality Results

• Assumes leadership role in managing the quality of services provided at the unit level, across the care delivery continuum and within the larger organization.

• Ensures integration of safety and quality standards into practice and delivery of team care.

• Recognizes and takes action to prevent at risk behavior i.e., non-adherence to policy, standards of care, practice.

• Collaborates with others in quality and performance improvement efforts.

ATC Job Specific Competencies

The ATC nurse has the competence and competencies regarding all

aspects of administering and monitoring a variety of systemic cancer therapies and other injectable infusions to an adult population in the Ambulatory Treatment Center.

Infusions administered may include (but are not limited to) standard of care and research chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy, blood products, IVIG, growth factors, antibiotics, electrolytes and hydration. Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Has the ability to assess and educate patients and family/caregivers to ensure future care needs are met. Develops collaborative, professional relationships with physicians and all members of the heath care team. Specific competencies include: IV insertion and venous access device management; Accurate administration and monitoring of infusions via a variety of routes (oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous); Performing an independent double-check for chemotherapy administration; Safe handling and disposal of chemotherapy to minimize patient and staff exposure to hazardous drugs; Continuous infusion pumps (connects and disconnects); Management of treatment related side effects and adverse reactions; Minimizing the risk for infection among patients who are actually or potentially immunocompromised; Knowledge needed to facilitate early detection of specific side effects that lead to effective self-management of the side effect when it does occur.

Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor's of Science in Nursing.

Preferred: Master's of Science in Nursing

EXPERIENCE

Required: Three years of clinical nursing experience. Successful completion of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center New Graduate Nurse Residency Program can be substituted for two of the three required years of clinical nursing experience.

Preferred: At least two years of oncology/chemotherapy infusion. At least two years of people supervisory or management experience.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Required:

• Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN).

• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Preferred: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification as required by patient care area.

OTHER

Required: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 170550

• Employment Status: Full-Time

• Employee Status: Regular

• Work Week: Day/Evening, Evening/Night, Nights, Rotating, Weekends

• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 86,000

• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 115,500

• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 144,500

• FLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a straight rate

• Fund Type: Hard

• Work Location: Onsite

• Pivotal Position: Yes

• Referral Bonus Available?: No

• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes

• Science Jobs: No

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