Clinical Manager - Oncology Outpatient Care
Maine Medical Center
Scarborough, ME
Full Time - Day Shift

Maine Medical Center is recruiting for an exceptional manager to lead our amazing teams in the Outpatient Clinics (Breast/ Thoracic) in Scarborough.  Nurturing this high touch team requires strong and creative leadership to coach, teach, empower, and support staff that are caring for oncology patients.  Working with the Clinical Director and the Administrative manager we will strengthen our patient experience through the continuum of care and expand our multidisciplinary clinics.  

The direct responsibilities include day to day operational needs such as staffing / clinic operations; coordination of patient care; staff orientation and competency assessment as well as process improvement. 

The ideal candidate will have surgical experience, excellent communication skills, and strong leadership skills that drive employee and provider engagement to improve quality.  Oncology certification or eligibility is desired. Ambulatory experience is a plus.

Requirements:

• Responsible for supervising and overseeing all operational aspects of the clinical department, including clinical services and staffing needs.
• Responsible for coordinating the clinical workflow in order to provide the most efficient, effective, safe, and comprehensive patient care.
• Works with physicians, midlevel providers, and clinical staff to increase the volume of clinical outpatient services, referral process, patient flow, and maximize the productivity of each practice location.

Qualifications:

• BSN required.
• Active State of Maine Nursing License or eligible for licensure. Current BLS certification.
• Five years of experience in the nursing field. Supervisory/managerial experience preferred. Experience working with computers.
• Oncology certification or eligibility is desired. Ambulatory experience is a plus.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing practices and standards, medical procedures, tests, and clinical/clerical skills necessary to perform all functions and assist physicians. Knowledge of pharmacology is desirable.
• Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact effectively with patients, families, and other health care providers.
• Analytical ability sufficient to identify patients at risk and initiate appropriate action.
• Ability to identify potential crisis situations involving patients and/or families, and to plan strategies for managing these situations when they arise.
• Analytical ability required gathering and interpreting information necessary to resolve problems in an accurate and timely manner. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

To learn more and to apply, please visit: https://www.careersatmainehealth.org/jobs/1022940-clinical-manager-rn-oncology-outpatient-care

About Maine Medical Center:
Maine Medical Center is a Magnet designated 606-bed tertiary care and teaching institution. MMC is Maine's largest hospital and a state-wide health care resource. MMC offers outstanding career opportunities and quality of life in Portland.

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system consisting of twelve local hospital systems, a comprehensive behavioral healthcare network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and over 22,000 employees. It is the largest health system in northern New England and provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our package includes health and dental insurances, paid parental leave (available at most locations), retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you’ll be working with healthcare professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the wellbeing of our communities and employees. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Our care – and the science behind that care – is top rate. Join us and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to another level.

MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.