DIRECTOR OF NURSING SERVICES in THOMASVILLE, Georgia at Archbold Medical Center
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Job Description
Directory of Nursing - Oncology Admin
Qualifications:
BSN required. OCN preferred. Licensed by the State of Georgia.
Minimum of seven (7) years professional nursing experience including five (5) in oncology and minimum of two (2) in progressive leadership roles.
Responsibilities:
| Assessment of outcome trends related to oncology nursing practice | |
| Assess knowledge, skill and practice competencies of nurses, social workers and navigators | |
| Assess and evaluates practice patterns, therapeutic approaches, equipment, and other patient care products | |
| Monitors nursing practice, identifies weakness and strengths | |
| Plans strategies to overcome barriers to quality oncology nursing practice. Develops evidence-based solutions and facilitates changes in oncology nursing practice when necessary. | |
| Plans, develops, and implements new programs and nursing initiatives | |
| Analyzes the clinical, human resource, and fiscal implications of programs, products and devices into oncology nursing practice. | |
| Plans organizes or conducts educational programs that targets the needs of staff based on an annual needs assessment survey | |
| Develops evidence based solutions to cancer care related issues | |
| Mentors nurses and nursing students | |
| Develops evidence-based oncology related policies, procedures, standards and guidelines |
| Performs assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patients and their plan of care and treatment plans for medical and radiation oncology patients | |
| Plans, implements, and evaluates the management of cancer and cancer related symptoms | |
| Develops, initiates and evaluates patient care plans | |
| Facilitates multidisciplinary and evidence based approach to the management of patients. | |
| Plans and facilitates the transfer of patients to tertiary cancer centers, palliative care, hospice, or integrative services as indicated. | |
| Responsibilities include evaluation of all patient care delivered in the cancer center; medical oncology, radiation oncology, clinical research, and supportive care services (social services, navigators, and dietitian). | |
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Assists with the planning and organization of cancer screenings and community educational events |
| Participates in clinical and nursing research as needed | |
| Performs system assessments to identify organizational structures and functions that affect oncology nursing practice | |
| Stays current on regulatory policies on oncology nursing practice, including ONS policies, incorporating new and/or relevant information into departmental policies. | |
| Analyzes the impact of legislative and regulatory policies on oncology nursing practice | |
| Stays abreast of current organizational culture as it affects oncology nursing practice | |
| Implements processes to sustain evidence based changes in oncology nursing practice cancer programs of cancer and clinical innovations. | |
| Participates in community and professional organizations that influence cancer care and supports the role of the OCNs | |
| Actively participates in nursing and multidisciplinary groups that address issues related to cancer care | |
| Actively participates with Commission on Cancer related activities | |
| Assists in the development and promotion of the use of information systems to improve cancer care across departments | |
| Evaluates clinical and fiscal outcomes of oncology products, devices and patient care processes | |
| Evaluates the impact of oncology nursing interventions on human and fiscal resources; Seeks efficient responsible use of all resources. | |
| Actively participates in internal EOC rounds and Joint Commission preparation. | |
| Functions as a clinical resource for software builds, upgrades,implementation, and use by staff. | |
| Assists with medical oncology billing functions. Serves as a professional resource for medical oncology services as related to billing. |
Perks/Benefits:
(for eligible employees):
Have optimal opportunity for career growth within our growing organization
Medical / Dental
Retirement Plan
PTO and paid life insurance
What Sets Us Apart
Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, four-nursing-home health system with 540 patient beds. We employ more than 2,500 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital, Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Archbold Brooks Hospital in Quitman, Archbold Grady Hospital in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell Hospital in Camilla.
For nearly 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special.
You are unique. You have skills and a strong passion for helping people. You also have personal goals, and Archbold wants to help you achieve them. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership, and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team.
What we offer:
We know that your time and expertise are valuable, and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience, we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living.
We strive to be a workplace of choice, and from high-quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future, Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area.
Below are a few of the benefits Archbold Medical Center offers to employees:
- Work/Life Balance
- Planning for the Future
- Low-Cost Prescriptions
- Health & Wellness Benefits
- Planning for Life’s Unexpected Moments
- Helping You to Advance Your Career
Mission
To provide safe, innovative and compassionate care for our communities.
Vision
A healthier region, stronger communities, meaningful work, and trusted care