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The University of Pennsylvania Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital is seeking a nursing supervisor for the Comprehensive Cancer Care section. The Comprehensive Oncology Service is a very busy outpatient service that operates Monday-Friday. Our team includes surgical, medical and radiation oncology. We are looking for a self-motivated CVT with strong communication, organizational and leadership skills to lead our team of 6 nurses, one radiation therapy technician (RTT) and 1 scheduling coordinator.
Job responsibilities:
Floor Responsibilities:
- Communicate with oncology team to prioritize and organize tasks to ensure efficient workflow
- Provide specialized nursing care to oncology patients while working collaboratively with clinicians, nurses and students
- Technical tasks including venipuncture, IVC placement, cystocentesis, suture removal
- Administration and handling of chemotherapy drugs using PPE and closed system transfer devices
- Administer/monitor sedations for short procedures. Assist with recovery of sedated/anesthetized patients
- Assist clinicians during procedures (thoracocentesis, abdominocentesis, aspirates, suture removal, and short surgical procedures) Extensive client communication including patient admission and discharges
- Coordinate with multiple services in the hospital to ensure efficient flow of cases throughout the day
- Assist clinicians by communicating with the Wards/ICU nurses re: oncology patients who may need to be housed in the Wards/ICU
- Transport of animals throughout the hospital—to and from radiology, anesthesia, Wards and oncology as needed
- Submit blood and tissue samples to the appropriate lab with the appropriate paperwork.
- Submission of imaging and anesthesia requests
- Organization of oncology patient’s records
- Instruct veterinary and Harcum nursing students on various aspects of oncologic treatments and basic chemotherapy safety
- Work collaboratively with the VCIC nurses to ensure compliance of ongoing oncology trials
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervise the team of Comprehensive oncology nurses, RTT, and scheduling coordinator.
- Delegate responsibilities as needed for an organized daily workflow
- Active, on the floor, supervisor with scheduled time off floor for administrative duties
- Organize nursing schedule to ensure adequate nursing coverage across the service
- Properly orient staff to their roles, accountabilities, and performance measures
- Promote positive employee relations, good morale and teamwork
- Promote career development of your staff
- Clearly define work expectations
- Address performance issues immediately and directly; conduct annual and mid-year “Workday” performance appraisals
- Collaborate with other supervisors, clinicians and administration to improve patient care and customer service in support of Ryan hospital’s mission
- Collaborate with the oncology clinicians to create policies and procedures relating to the operation and safety of the Comprehensive Cancer Center of the Comprehensive Oncology Service
- “Workday” payroll and recruitment
- Mentor nursing staff
- Work closely with the section chief to represent Comprehensive Cancer Care at hospital administrative meetings and annual budget meetings
Qualifications
A minimum of 5 years of clinical experience working as a CVT is required, with previous experience working in oncology preferred. Certified Veterinary Technician or board eligible is a requirement.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.00 - $91,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Adoption assistance
- Bereavement leave
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Family leave
- Gym membership
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Schedule:
Work setting:
- Hospital
- Teaching hospital
Education:
Experience:
- Veterinary Nursing: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Veterinary Technician Certification (Required)
Location:
- Philadelphia, PA 19104 (Preferred)
Security clearance:
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Philadelphia, PA 19104 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Philadelphia, PA 19104: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person