Medical Oncology Nurse Manager
Rock Springs, WY
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Flexible
Referral Bonus

Nursing Manager – Medical Oncology

Location: Rock Springs, Wyoming
Employment Type: Contract Clinician
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Variable
Hours per Week: 36

Job Summary

Lead and oversee the Medical Oncology department, ensuring delivery of person-centered, compassionate care. Manage clinical, operational, and quality initiatives to achieve excellent patient outcomes while fostering a collaborative and accountable team culture.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Operations & Patient Care

• Provide daily leadership and oversight of Medical Oncology operations to ensure safe, timely, and compassionate care.
• Coordinate oncology care team activities to ensure safe and accurate delivery of medical oncology and chemotherapy services.
• Maintain quality assurance for treatment processes to uphold patient safety and care excellence.

Patient Safety & Quality

• Integrate Team STEPPS communication strategies to enhance clarity and reduce errors within the department and interdisciplinary teams.
• Lead and participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, with regular review of patient safety metrics.
• Oversee complex workflows for chemotherapy, oral oncolytics, and high-risk infusions, including prior authorizations, scheduling, education, and communication.
• Optimize chemotherapy regimens in the electronic medical record to ensure safe, evidence-based, and clearly communicated treatment plans.

Partnerships & Program Development

• Support clinical trial coordination to expand access to innovative treatments and ensure accurate reporting.
• Engage in community outreach, survivorship programming, and patient education to reduce barriers and support patients and families.
• Represent the department in hospital committees and oncology collaboratives to strengthen coordinated cancer care.

Collaboration & Team Leadership

• Foster a supportive, collaborative, and emotionally healthy team environment, including recruitment, retention, orientation, and evaluation of staff.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director to align care, quality initiatives, and operational priorities.
• Strengthen integration with Radiation Oncology to ensure coordinated, compassionate care across the cancer continuum.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Lead daily clinical operations, managing staffing, patient flow, resource utilization, and workflows to deliver evidence-based care.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate staff, providing feedback, supporting skill development, and addressing performance issues professionally.
• Implement clinical goals, practice standards, and quality improvement initiatives aligned with strategic plans.
• Ensure compliance with clinical regulatory and accreditation standards, including infection control, medication safety, and documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Wyoming.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Job Demands

• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and demonstrate accountability and responsiveness.
• Adapt to evolving role requirements and hospital needs.

This position is ideal for an experienced oncology nurse leader committed to high-quality patient care, team collaboration, and continuous improvement in a dynamic clinical environment.