Interim Outpatient Nurse Manager (ONCOLOGY)

Role Overview

The Outpatient Nursing Services (OPNS) Program Manager is a hybrid leadership and clinical role. You will directly supervise a tight-knit team of 2 to 3 specialists while driving the operational, financial, and strategic success of the department. This position sits within nursing leadership tier, contributing to hospital-wide administrative on-call rotations. The ideal candidate balances a deep commitment to exceptional patient care with robust administrative capabilities.

Primary Goals

• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a small, dedicated clinical team.
• Program Growth: Expand service lines across Oncology, Infusion, and Wound Care.
• Regulatory Compliance: Secure absolute adherence to state and federal healthcare mandates.
• Fiscal Accountability: Oversee annual capital budgets and daily revenue cycles.

Core Responsibilities

Clinical Strategy & Operations

• Design and update operational policies to reflect cutting-edge evidence-based practices.
• Spearhead specialized program design for oncology, systemic infusions, and wound therapies.
• Oversee complex department workflows including insurance pre-authorizations, medical coding, and billing integrity.

Relationship Management & Outreach

• Drive marketing and outreach initiatives to boost provider referrals and patient acquisition.
• Establish strong collaborative networks with internal medical staff and external community physicians.
• Deliver comprehensive educational programming for patients, families, and caregivers post-discharge.

Position Requirements

Mandatory Credentials

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of recent RN clinical experience, specifically including 2+ years dedicated strictly to Oncology nursing.
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.
• Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Utah.
• Certifications: Active ONS certification, plus current BLS and ACLS credentials.

Technical & Soft Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency navigating advanced Electronic Health Record (EHR) platforms.
• Proven history in supervisory, charge nurse, or medical leadership roles.
• Superior emotional intelligence to manage high-stress medical environments and sensitive data confidentially.

Preferred Assets

• Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) designation.
• Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) designation.