Job Title: Chemotherapy Infusion RN Supervisor Department: Oncology FLSA Status: Non-exempt
POSITION SUMMARY
The Chemotherapy Infusion RN Supervisor provides clinical leadership and day-to-day oversight of the chemotherapy and infusion nursing team. The supervisor is responsible for staff coordination, patient flow, clinical competencies, quality and safety, and departmental operations. This position will have dedicated time for supervisory responsibilities while also providing direct patient care and infusion coverage as needed based on staffing and patient-care needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide daily clinical supervision and support for chemotherapy and infusion staff.
- Coordinate staffing assignments and patient flow based on treatment schedules, patient acuity, and departmental needs.
- Provide direct chemotherapy and infusion nursing care as needed to support patient care and staffing needs.
- Serve as the clinical resource and escalation point for infusion-related questions and concerns.
- Ensure safe administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologic agents, and other infusion therapies in accordance with established policies and competencies.
- Monitor compliance with treatment orders, medication safety practices, clinical documentation, and departmental policies.
- Assist with staff scheduling, attendance, orientation, training, precepting, and competency validation.
- Provide coaching and support staff performance management in collaboration with department leadership.
- Promote appropriate infection prevention, hazardous medication handling, and patient safety practices.
- Support departmental needs related to supplies, equipment, medication safety, and workflow.
- Identify opportunities to improve patient flow, efficiency, quality, safety, and the patient experience.
- Participate in quality improvement, regulatory readiness, and departmental initiatives.
- Communicate significant patient-care, staffing, safety, or operational concerns to appropriate leadership.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and organizational policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a valid multistate license authorizing practice in North Carolina.
- Current BLS certification.
- Chemotherapy/infusion or hematology/oncology nursing experience preferred.
- Previous leadership, charge nurse, preceptor, or supervisory experience preferred.
- Completion and maintenance of required chemotherapy/biotherapy training and demonstrated competencies.
- Oncology nursing certification, such as OCN, preferred or encouraged as appropriate based on experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and nursing judgment.
- Knowledge of chemotherapy and infusion nursing practices.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to coordinate patient-care needs while maintaining appropriate focus on supervisory responsibilities.
- Ability to provide guidance, coaching, and direction to staff.
- Ability to manage multiple clinical and operational priorities.
- Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation.
- Ability to work effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacy, nursing staff, and leadership.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, assist with patient care, and lift or move equipment and supplies consistent with job responsibilities. Potential exposure to infectious materials, bloodborne pathogens, hazardous medications, and other clinical hazards. Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. This is consistent with the physical-requirement approach in the company's newer RN job description.
DISCLAIMER This job description outlines the general responsibilities and expectations of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Responsibilities may be modified based on organizational needs and applicable business conditions.
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Disclaimer Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.