Nurse Manager Stem Cell BMT Clinic (Georgetown)
Washington, DC, United States
General Summary of Position
About MedStar Georgetown's Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Immunotherapy Department
MedStar Georgetown's Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Immunotherapy program is the only adult academic program of its kind in the Washington, D.C., region. This program gives patients access to life-saving treatment options not otherwise available in our region. Our specialists have extensive experience performing this complex procedure.
We are also proud of our partnership with the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center and the physicians and scientists of Georgetown University School of Medicine. Together, we are able to deliver comprehensive, advanced care to our patients.
We offer:
Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Cellular immunotherapy (CAR) T-cell therapy
For more information visit our website: https://www.medstarhealth.org/services/bone-marrow-or-stem-cell-transplantation-procedures
Position Description
The incumbent in this position is a manager that participates in and facilitates the clinical operations, human resources, communications, and fiscal activities of the unit. Responsible for the management of clinical activities of the unit, including but not limited to the use of organizational skills, leadership, planning, implementing, evaluating, and providing patient care through the use of hospital and nursing standards. Responsible for implementation, ongoing management and strategic growth of the program: outpatient, inpatient and outreach. Oversees day-to-day program operations and is responsible for revenue and cost management, reimbursement, quality management, performance improvement, marketing and community education, and human resource management.
Schedule:
Monday- Friday Days
For more information visit our website: https://www.medstarhealth.org/services/bone-marrow-or-stem-cell-transplantation-procedures
Primary Duties and Responsibilities Reviews, develops and implements a plan to improve patient flow through the unit to facilitate clinical efficiency, physician efficiency, patient satisfaction and department productivity.
Represents the departmental nursing and ancillary staff in the appropriate hospital committees and meetings. Interfaces with MedStar Hospital Administration in order to represent and keep the unit staff informed of hospital issues, voice concerns, and develop an awareness of the activities of the unit.
Ensures that the department is in compliance with THE JOINT COMMISSION and DCRA standards and maintains those standards on a daily basis. Monitors and ensures that all professional, regulatory, and organizational standards are met.
Directs and coordinates all functions and activities related to the clinical operations of the department on a daily basis.
Evaluate, investigate, and implement methods to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the daily operations of the unit to increase customer satisfaction and department productivity.
Meets regularly with the Department Heads of both clinical and ancillary departments to ensure the efficient and effective daily operations of the Center for the department.
Coordinates PI and QA functions and activities of the unit. Documents PI measures, outcomes, and processes. Prepares information for submission to the hospital scorecard system and other required reporting systems.
Performs personnel management functions for the unit. This includes interviewing, hiring, scheduling, counseling, evaluating, and terminating employees as delegated by or with the Administrator of the department. Maintains personnel files for the Clinical Nursing staff to ensure compliance with Licensure and employee health requirements in addition to annual competencies for the clinical staff.
Provides case management to a group of patients providing specific assessments according to protocols and procedures, clinical competence in procedural skills, treatments, and patient/caregiver education related to the procedure and/or post-procedure management.
Manages and/or coordinates all aspects of the revenue cycle including inquiry conversion, scheduling, registration, treatment authorization, documentation, coding, charge entry, billing, collections and, denial processes. Implements audit and reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy.
Participates in monitoring and controlling assigned operational and capital budgets within administrative/departmental guidelines
Performs other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description and are not to be considered all-inclusive.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required
Bachelor's degree in nursing required
Experience 1-2 years Leadership experience required and
1-2 years Specialty experience required and
5-7 years Experience required
Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Current D.C. licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse required and
BLS - Basic Life Support Current certification in BCLS required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of management and nursing organizational theory to supervise the operation of the nursing staff.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of employee development to train, delegate, and mentor staff.
Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of professional nursing.
Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations.
Skill in identifying problems, researching, and recommending resolutions.
Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
Ability to plan, prioritize, organize and direct the work of others.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
Strong emphasis on teamwork- our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity- we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
Comprehensive total rewards package- including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
More career opportunities closer to home- as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.