Job location: Plantation, FL

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2021-02-26
Req: R100042120
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The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in South Florida.

With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

The University of Miami/UHealth, UMHC/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Plantation has an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Manager, Chemotherapy/Infusion Unit. The Nurse Manager, Infusion will oversee and coordinate the activities of nursing personnel in patient care units, participates in planning work of assigned units, and orchestrates department’s activities with other patient care units and related departments. Moreover, the incumbent ensures that patients' needs are met and evaluates unit nursing care and performance.
• Works with leadership to determine the optimal allocation of staff, per shift and on each unit.
• Serves as administrative authority for the smooth functioning of all units on assigned shift.
• Notifies administrator, associate administrator, or other relevant staff of urgent concerns during the shift.
• Reviews schedule to assure that staffing is in place.
• Makes rounds on operational clinical units to supervise and monitor work performance in terms of patient care, staff regulations, and effective service.
• Maintains a high level of familiarity with systems that support clinical and business functionality.
• Provides leadership in building loyalty and commitment throughout the department.
• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.
• Responsible for the management of the daily operation of patient care, compliance with nursing standards, patient satisfaction, and clinical performance improvement.
• Responsible for patient flow throughout designated clinical areas. Identifies patient flow barriers both internal and external to the clinical operation, and provides and/or implements improvement solutions.
• Responsible for assuring patient care is delivered in alignment with hospital mission, and nursing department goals and objectives.
• Responsible for insuring unit(s) are adequately staffed and personnel are appropriately trained for their given assignments in order to provide safe, quality care.
• Responsible for assuring unit(s) are prepared for Joint Commission surveys and inspections from regulatory agencies.
• Coordinates with superiors and Human Resource department the management of personnel to include recruitment, retention, employee incentive and evaluation, and disciplinary actions.

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• BSN required
• Valid/current Florida RN license
• BLS/ACLS required
• Five (5) years relevant work experience to include recent management experience.
• Recent experience in administering chemotherapy and agents
• Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Administration Guidelines provider course
• Oncology certification preferred

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

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