Nurse Manager – Women’s Center (Breast Oncology, Breast Health, Gyn), Surgical/Endo/Skin

Overview:Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children’s.

These three organizations have worked together to support their mission of world class adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

Please join us and be part of making a difference in the lives of our patients, families, and community!

The Nurse Manager is responsible for planning, directing and controlling the services and daily operations of their department/clinics.

The manager oversees the administrative functions including day-to-day operations, develop and oversee budget, human resources management, and quality assurance activities for their department/clinic.

This management position collaborates with medical leaders, peers and colleagues at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) as well as our partner institutions (Fred Hutch, UW Medical Center, and Seattle Children’s) to assure the provision of high quality, patient and family-centered care in an environment that facilitates the conduct of clinical research.

Work situations range from clinical to managerial and require independent decision-making, analysis, policy and program development, problem and issue resolution and leadership skills.Responsibilities:* With medical staff leaders, is responsible for the organizational, management, operational and administrative activities of the clinics.* Provides for Registered Nurse and assistive personnel supervision at the appropriate depth and scope for the patient/population needs.

Functions as a clinical role model for staff nurses by staying current on clinical practice issues.* Assures a safe environment for clinical staff to care for patients, including provision of appropriate patient care equipment and assuring compliance with procedures.* Ensure department is staffed appropriately and supervise staff, including hiring, performance evaluations, ensuring training and development, handling disciplinary action, layoff and termination issues.

Provides teaching, coaching and consultation on clinical issues for professional nursing staff.* Encourages innovative approaches to patient care in collaboration with clinic management team.* Support and implements specific customer service, financial goals & objectives and quality initiatives consistent with SCCA’s strategic plan and goals.* Prepares and monitors the operating budget.

Analyzes financial impact of internal changes and implements clinically sound cost-efficiencies.* Ensures customer satisfaction by analyzing customer complaints, concerns and suggestions and providing appropriate follow-through.Qualifications:Required: * Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.* Current Washington State Registered Nurse License.* Progressively responsible administrative experience for 5 or more years.* Experience in Same Day Surgery, PACU or Endoscopy.* Works well with team members toward a common purpose; reinforces the efforts and goals of the work group; supports the team’s decisions regardless of individual viewpoint.* Demonstrates good customer relations skills.* Demonstrated leadership skills.* Proficiency in use of standard office computer software programs, equipment and clinical information systems.

Preferred: * Master’s Degree in healthcare or business or an equivalent in combination of education and experienced.* Possesses working knowledge of financial processes, including budget preparation and asset management.* Experience in implementing Lean principles and Continuous Process Improvement Methodology.Our Commitment to Diversity: We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer.

We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class.

We are an Affirmative Action employer.

We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans.

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