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Nurse Manager - Oncology, Santa Monica

University of California - Los Angeles Health

United States, California, Santa Monica

Feb 04, 2026

Description

In this role, you will manage nursing clinical practice and oncology care processes to ensure optimal patient outcomes and high standards of clinical practice. You will implement changes to patient workflows and operational processes to support coordinated, high-quality care. You will oversee daily clinical management and be responsible for the coordination of clinical resources to support daily care management, clinical surveillance, and workflow audits required for day-to-day operations. You will possess the ability to provide individual coaching and counseling to staff and demonstrate expert problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze and address complex clinical issues that may lack precedent or defined structure. You will provide expert clinical nursing consultation and coordinate patient care services within the clinic. Additionally, you will ensure the coordination of quality care and compliance as defined by internal controls, regulatory requirements, and accepted professional practices across the continuum of care. You will determine priorities and provide clinical direction to professional staff while monitoring compliance with nursing performance standards. You will work collaboratively with the Director of Nursing for Cancer Services, Clinical Director, Practice Managers, and key stakeholders involved in oncology care delivery. This role requires demonstrated leadership skills, including advanced communication, coaching, and conflict resolution. You will also provide clinical mentorship to charge nurses and emerging leaders to support professional growth and successful transitions across roles and positions.

Salary range: $144,400.00/year - $341,800.00/year

Qualifications

Required:

Education Level	Education Details	Required/ Preferred
Master's Degree	Masters of Nursing	Required

Experience Requirements (Ctrl + click for instructions)

Amount of Experience	Type of Experience	Required/ Preferred
2-3 Years	Minimum 2-3 years of ambulatory oncology nursing leadership	Required

Licenses and Certifications	Needed at (hire, within x time)	Required / Preferred
California Registered Nurse	Hire	Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association, or American Red Cross.		Required
OCN certification		Preferred
ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy certification		Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Maximum of 13)
KSAs	Required / Preferred
Expertise in patient care clinical services	Required
Ability to communicate effectively	Required
Knowledge of UCLA policies	Preferred
Strong leadership and clinical skills	Required
Ability to create and maintain environment that promotes teamwork, collaboration, and achieve objectives	Required
Skills in prioritizing	Required
Ability to assess, plan, intervene and evaluate	Required
Ability to inform and educate	Required
Knowledge of UCLA, Professional, and Regulatory Standards	Preferred
Adept at using technology	Required
Knowledge to manage disaster incidents, sentinel events and ability to problem solve withcritical thinking skills	Required