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OneOncology lists this Clinical Lead, Oncology Nurse opportunity in phoenix, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Why Join Us?
At United Urology Group, our employees are at the heart of our mission and have incredible opportunities to impact our patients' lives with their urologic care. We foster a culture that thrives on compassion, teamwork, integrity, and diversity, all of which start with our staff! We deliver a cohesive approach to urologic care that provides patients with access to experienced specialists, a superb team of healthcare professionals, and the most advanced technology for patient treatments and therapies. We offer competitive salaries and a great work/life balance: enjoy your weekends! UUG offers outstanding benefits, including tuition reimbursement, health, dental, and vision insurance, corporate discounts, and much more!
Job Description:
The Clinical Lead, Oncology Nurse serves as the clinical and operational leader for nursing services within the outpatient oncology practice. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, high-quality patient care delivery, supporting nursing staff development, and maintaining efficient infusion and clinic workflows. The Clinical Lead partners closely with providers, pharmacy, revenue cycle, and administrative leadership to optimize patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, and practice performance. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both direct patient care and day-to-day clinical oversight.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Clinical Leadership & Patient CareOversee daily clinical operations of the infusion suite and nursing workflows
Ensures adherence to oncology standards (ONS guidelines, chemotherapy safety, hazardous drug handling)
Monitors treatment plan accuracy, MAR completeness, and documentation integrity
Serves as escalation point for clinical concerns, adverse events, and complex patient scenarios
Promotes a culture of safety, accountability, and evidence-based practice
Operations & Workflow ManagementCoordinates daily staffing assignments and patient flow to optimize chair utilization and minimize delays
Ensures end-of-day processes are completed (e.g., MAR reconciliation, charge capture readiness, documentation completion)
Oversees treatment plan workflows, including coordination with authorization and pharmacy teams
Identifies and addresses workflow gaps impacting patient care, throughput, or revenue cycle performance
Supports implementation of new programs, protocols, and clinical initiatives
Staff Supervision & DevelopmentProvides direct supervision, coaching, and mentorship to nursing staff (RNs, LPNs, MAs as applicable)
Ensures appropriate onboarding, orientation, and competency validation for nursing staff
Monitors staff performance and adherence to scope of practice and clinical protocols
Addresses performance concerns in collaboration with leadership (verbal coaching, corrective action, PIPs as needed)
Identifies staffing needs and participates in recruitment, interviewing, and hiring
Care Coordination & Patient ExperienceEnsures effective coordination of care across the multidisciplinary team (providers, navigation, pharmacy, RCM)
Promotes high-quality patient education, including chemotherapy/immunotherapy teaching (preferably in-person when appropriate)
Monitors patient communication workflows (triage, callbacks, inbox management)
Ensures timely follow-up and continuity of care
Leadership & Team DevelopmentServes as liaison between nursing staff, providers, and practice leadership
Participates in leadership meetings, contributing to operational and clinical strategy
Collaborate with pharmacy, supply chain, and administrative teams to ensure resource availability and operational readiness
Compliance & QualityMaintains compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and safety standards
Supports quality improvement initiatives and participates in audits (documentation, chemotherapy safety, billing readiness)
Ensures accurate and timely documentation in the EMR
Tracks and addresses trends in errors, near misses, or workflow breakdowns
Qualifications Required:
Active RN license in state of practice
Minimum 3-5 years of oncology nursing experience (infusion experience strongly preferred)
BSN
ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certification (or willingness to obtain within defined timeframe)
Strong knowledge of oncology workflows, treatment plans, and medication safety
Preferred:
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
Experience in outpatient/community oncology setting
Knowledge, Competencies & Skills:
Clinical Expertise: Strong foundation in oncology care delivery and patient management
Operational Leadership: Ability to build and optimize workflows that support efficient, high-quality care
Program Development: Experience launching or scaling clinical programs and driving growth
Collaboration: Works effectively across physicians, APPs, nursing, and administrative teams
Data-Driven Decision Making: Uses metrics and performance data to drive improvements
Patient-Centered Focus: Commitment to delivering exceptional patient experiences
Tech Requirements for the Job:
High-speed, reliable internet connection to ensure uninterrupted communication and access to necessary systems and tools.
Quiet and private work environment to maintain the confidentiality of patient information and minimize background noise during calls.
Proficiency in using remote collaboration tools, such as video conferencing software, instant messaging platforms, and customer relationship management systems.
Compliance with all security and privacy policies and protocols, including safeguarding patient information and maintaining HIPAA compliance.
Direct Reports
To be determined
Travel
Must have the ability & willingness to travel to other sites as necessary within a geographic region.
United Urology Group
United Urology Group is regarded as the leading urology network in the country. Our Affiliates include Chesapeake Urology, Arizona Urology-Phoenix & Scottsdale, Arizona Urology-Tucson, Colorado Urology, and Tennessee Urology.
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Worksite address
phoenix, AZ, 85003, US
Who can apply
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