Clinical Team Lead

Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation's largest, community-based cancer care specialists, is home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country. Established 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee Oncology's mission remains unchanged: To provide access to high-quality cancer care and the expertise of clinical research for all patients, at convenient locations within their community and close to their home. Our growing network of physicians and locations is based on this mission. Tennessee Oncology is committed to advancing both the science of detection and targeted treatments, and to making these advances available to every patient. We believe caring for cancer patients is a privilege.

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.

Job Description:

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 oversight of clinical operations.

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 as necessary, which includes but 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 CNAs/Medical Assistants/LPNs when 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 the patients EMR to ensure that all required data has been entered prior to patients' appointment.

• 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.

• Strives to maintain a positive work environment for physicians and all staff.

• Maintains a professional attitude toward other employees conducting his/herself in a professional manner at all times.

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.

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 is required (OCN) at the time of hire or within six months of hire.

• 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:

• Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Must be willing and able to travel to all Tennessee Oncology clinics if needed