Manager, Clinical Operations (RN) - Pediatric Oncology/Hematology

• Title: Manager, Clinical Operations (RN)
• Location: Miller Children's & Women’s Hospital – Long Beach, CA
• Department: Pediatric Oncology/Hematology
• Status: Full-time, Exempt (non-union)
• Shift: Days (8hr) – Flexible schedule
• Pay Range*: $151,944.00 - $227,884.80 annually

At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in healthcare. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

The position’s primary focus is with employees, patients, families, physicians, and the key contributors from other departments who impact the services of the assigned units (Inpatient Pediatric Hem/Onc, Pediatric Procedure Room, and the Nightengales' Infusion Center). The success of the assigned units depends significantly on the incumbent’s ability to participate well with others and/or collaborate with other managers within the Division of Nursing and the Medical Center.

• The position is a first line management position. The incumbent has 24-hour responsibility for the coordination of care for patients and families of the assigned units.
• The incumbent shall plan, organize, direct, and evaluate people and activities for the assigned unit(s) to ensure the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective patient care.
• The incumbent has fiscal responsibility for resources that are defined during the budget process.
• The position is accountable for scheduling, coordinating, and maintaining the resources necessary on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job:

• The Clinical Operations Manager reports to the Clinical Operations Director, Executive Director, and Vice President.
• The Clinical Operations Manager is accountable for planning, developing new services, policy formation, human resource management and organization, financial performance, patient care services operations, and medical management staff relations within their area of responsibility.
• In addition, the Manager is responsible for providing leadership to redesign the health care delivery structure to position the organization to be a leader in an integrated delivery network.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness are our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefitsfor more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience:

• 3 years of active nursing practice in an area of similar clinical expertise – pediatric hematology/oncology.
• 3 years of prior Leadership experience (team leader, supervisor, or manager) in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology or similar setting preferred.
  • In lieu of leadership experience, advanced practice roles such as nurse practitioners (NP), clinical nurse specialists (CNS), or similar are welcome to apply for consideration.
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills
• Ability to adapt to emergency situations

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Current CA RN license
• BSN required, MSN preferred; will consider masters in another related health field.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Effective April 2006; BSN in progress acceptable for those hired prior to April 2006) or BSN equivalency status stated in writing from ADN to MSN program with current enrollment. If enrollment terminates or there is a program leave of absence, a BSN diploma or transcript must be provided (BSN equivalency language effective 3/24/11). If Candidate has an MSN, a BSN is not required.
• American Heart Association issued BLS, ACLS, and PALS preferred.
• Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON) or similar/relevant to the role preferred.
• Nursing leadership certifications preferred such as Certified Pediatric Nurse Executive (CPNE) or similar/relevant to the role.