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Position Summary:

The Oncology Nurse Manager is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the operations and clinical care provided in the oncology department. This individual ensures safe, high-quality, and patient-centered care for individuals undergoing cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. The Nurse Manager supervises a team of oncology nurses and support staff, collaborates with the multidisciplinary care team, and leads initiatives focused on staff development, compliance, quality improvement, and patient satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Lead and manage the daily clinical and administrative operations of the oncology nursing unit.

+ Supervise and support oncology nursing staff, including hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.

+ Ensure nursing care aligns with evidence-based oncology practices, institutional protocols, and regulatory guidelines (e.g., ONS, JCAHO, CMS).

+ Promote patient safety, infection control, and chemotherapy administration standards.

+ Serve as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, patients, families, and administrative leadership.

+ Monitor patient outcomes, track performance metrics, and implement quality improvement initiatives.

+ Maintain accurate documentation and support the use of electronic medical records (EMR).

+ Manage departmental budgets, resources, and inventory in collaboration with finance and procurement teams.

+ Foster a supportive, team-oriented work environment that emphasizes continuing education and professional growth.

Qualifications:

+ Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN), Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.

+ Licensure: Active RN license in TX; Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred or willingness to obtain.

+ Certifications: BLS and ACLS certification required.

+ Experience:

+ Minimum of 4 years of nursing experience, with at least 3 years in oncology care.

+ Prior leadership, charge nurse, or nurse manager experience strongly preferred.

Skills:

+ Strong clinical knowledge of oncology treatments (chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy).

+ Effective leadership, organizational, communication, and conflict resolution skills.

+ Proficiency in EMR systems and nursing management software.

Work Environment:

+ Inpatient or outpatient oncology setting.

+ Regular exposure to patients undergoing complex treatments.

+ Requires standing, walking, and interaction with staff and patients for extended periods.

Methodist Charlton Medical Center is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster in southwestern Dallas County. In addition to the new 40,000-square-foot expansion of the emergency department, we offer a newly renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, and interventional radiology suite; a Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit. We have been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, and STEMI care; stroke care; hip and knee joint replacement; women and children’s services; and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

+ Magnet®-designated hospital

+ 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by _Becker’s Hospital Review_ , 2023

+ Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023

+ Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023

+ Get With The Guidelines® Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by _Modern Healthcare_ , Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

+ Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers

+ 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by _Becker’s Hospital Review_ , 2023

+ Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023

+ Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Methodist Health System (MHS) to select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of MHS to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, marital status, genetic information or ancestry. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, an employee’s compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, training, development, transfer all other privileges of employment. MHS is committed to maintain a working environment free of intimidation, workplace discrimination and harassment. Retaliation or attempted retaliatory behavior that occurs as a result of an employee’s exercise of their rights under this policy or any other statutorily protected right is strictly prohibited and will be grounds for disciplinary action.