RN Office Supervisor - Infusion Oncology

• Under the supervision of the Clinical Practice Manager, is responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating daily operations to ensure quality patient care.
• Be the liaison between the Physician and staff.
• Provides leadership and support in day to day operations within the clinical setting along with the Pod Liaison, Clinical Coordinator/ Clinical Practice Manager. Serves as a role model and consultant for staff.
• In collaboration with the Clinical Coordinator/Clinical Practice Manager, ensures policies and procedures are properly communicated and adhered to. Ensures staff members are competent in emergency protocol and procedures.
• Completes and populates Physician and staff monthly schedules. Maintains the automated schedule. Manage staff PTO requests. Identifies staffing needs in advance, assists in utilizing resources effectively.
• Monitors and controls overtime use. Manages weekly staff swipe reports.
• Coordinates and assists with training, monitoring, and evaluation of staff. Plans and assists in the hiring and orientation of new office staff.
• In collaboration with Clinical Coordinator/Clinical Practice Manager, evaluates clinical staff according to SMG policy and provides ongoing feedback. Conducts an annual performance evaluation including obtaining physician input on each staff member of the department.
• Works with QI/Practice Transformation and Clinical Practice Manager to implement and create action plans for SMG clinical quality improvement process at the POD level. Monitors all Quality dashboards.
• Monitors departmental compliance with all applicable standards (OSHA, HIPPA, Occurrence Reporting); reports compliance concerns; ensures utilization of resources for resolution of issues.
• In collaboration with Practice Transformation Department, advances the department’s technology including the use of the information technology and the implementation and appropriate use of the Electronic Medical Record, Practice Management System, Departmental

/Ancillary systems.

• Serves as liaison between Care Management and Care Coordination in support of Meaningful Use which includes but not limited to; Documentation of Information obtained during visit, Vitals, Smoking, Demographic, Patient Outreach, 21 day overdue work list, Pre-visit Planning, Outreach for Screening, Referral Tracking, Clinical Summaries and patient education material as well as Patient Portal communications.

• Works with the physician POD Liaison(s) to ensure efficient office operations. Makes adjustments in workflow as necessary to ensure overall smooth functioning of the department and compliance of SMG policies. Communicates with physicians and POD Liaison on regular basis to ensure seamless flow of communications.
• Resource for department to manage patient issues and concerns; reports back to Providers and Clinical Coordinator/Clinical Practice Manager.
• In collaboration with Nurse Educator, maintains and expands staff competencies, as well as implementing ongoing internal education programs and encouraging participation in outside continuing education. Increases operational efficiency in PODs through cross training of personnel. Supports any/all Career Ladder opportunities to bring staff to their highest potential.
• In collaboration with Pod liaison and Clinical Coordinator/Clinical Practice Manager implements customer service action plans.
• Holds monthly POD staff meetings; communicates pertinent SMG initiatives and information to staff. Attends Clinical Practice Manager’s meetings.

• Delivers direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with SMG policy.
• Prioritizes patient care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures.
• Effectively communicates problems, concerns or issues to the Office Supervisor/Manager appropriately and promptly.
• Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.
• Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste.
• Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital.
• Other duties as required.

• Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
• Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
• Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.
• Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching
• Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).

Environmental Risks:

• Chemicals, Chemotherapy and Fumes

• Loud noises

• Vibration

• Extreme temperatures

• Confined spaces