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Position |
Manager, Infusion Center |
Organization |
Upper Chesapeake Health |
Location |
Bel Air, MD |
Reporting Relationship |
The Manager of the Infusion Center will report to the Executive Director of Oncology Service line with a matrix reporting structure to the Administrative leader of the Hematology/Oncology practice at the White Marsh location. |
Websites
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Upper Chesapeake Health Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
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THE POSITION
The Manager of the Infusion Center assumes the daily management of the Infusion Center services at two distinct locations within the system. Scope of responsibilities include but are not limited to: assuring appropriate staffing, budget compliance, clinical competence of staff, accurate billing and coding of services (in conjunction with respective hospital departments), overall Center efficiency and staff performance appraisals. The Manager is expected to participate in department based and organization wide committees and task forces and to lead Center's performance improvement and patient safety/Joint Commission initiatives and requirements. The Manager of the Infusion Center provides direct patient care in urgent or emergency related scenarios and/or significant staffing shortages. Medical Oncology at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center is comprised of a five physician private practice. Beginning in July of 2011 the private practice will become integrated into the UCH system and the medical oncologists will become employees of the hospital. With this integration the infusion center will grow from six chairs and two private rooms to a total of 24 chairs. UCH will break ground on their new cancer center in March of 2012 and will have a targeted completion date at the end of 2013 at which time infusion services will then be housed at the new cancer center. In July of 2010, UCH and the University of Maryland began a strategic affiliation with one another with a full merger anticipated in 2013. The Greenebaum Cancer Center, located at the UMMS University of Maryland Medical Center, is an NCI-designated cancer center and was recently ranked #21 out of 900 cancer programs in the country by US News & World Report.
Successful candidates will possess demonstrated leadership knowledge and track record in the following areas:
• Solid understanding of overall business process and operations, as well as knowledge of cost control principles and practices of an outpatient infusion center.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, lead and support oncology professionals to include mentoring. Team building and being a team player are absolutely vital to the success of this position.
• Demonstrated successful engagement, partnering and alliance building with a broad range of constituencies with a flexible but effective manner, excellent interpersonal, communications, and people skills.
• Proficiency in cultivating excellent physician and physician office relationships.
• Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements in an outpatient, ambulatory, infusion setting
The incumbent needs to be a energetic and dynamic seasoned leader with a minimum of 3-5 years management experience in an outpatient infusion center. Qualified candidates will have successfully completed Oncology Nursing Society chemotherapy and biotherapy training course. Certification in PICC/midline insertion desired. Proven clinical competence and proficiency in the delivery of infusion services are also required. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Currently licensed as an RN in the state of Maryland. Bachelor's degree in Nursing is strongly preferred. OCN is strongly preferred. Certification in BCLS is required; ACLS certification is highly preferred
THE CLIENT
Upper Chesapeake Health
Upper Chesapeake Health is a community-based integrated, non-profit health system whose vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. Upper Chesapeake Health is dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in its community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. UCH is committed to service excellence as it offers a broad range of healthcare services, technologies and facilities. It works collaboratively with its community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.
UCH serves Harford County, western Cecil County and northern Baltimore County. The largest private employer in the area, Upper Chesapeake Health has more than 2,700 members of its health care team providing care and support services at its facilities and programs.
Upper Chesapeake Health's experienced healthcare professionals know that patients need more than expert medical care. For more than 95 years, UCH has made comprehensive, high quality healthcare available to more than three generations in our community, so they can enjoy the superior wellness resources a healthy lifestyle requires with the compassionate care you deserve. UCH is fortunate to have a highly qualified medical staff and excellent health professionals. With advanced medical and surgical equipment at their fingertips, they are dedicated to providing the highest quality care in a setting that is conducive to healing.
Our Culture of Excellence Theme states: "We create a healing and compassionate environment by providing the finest in care, courtesy, and service to all people with whom we interact."
At Upper Chesapeake Health, we believe that patients who are at ease, rested, and in a nurturing environment heal more rapidly. Patients at our two hospitals benefit from a holistic approach to care that integrates traditional medicine with complementary therapies.
Financial strength and growth is extremely important at Upper Chesapeake Health. UCH is constantly striving to expand their current program services and add new additional programs while maintaining the level of standards of excellence that has earned UCH the Health Grades™ Distinguished Hospital Clinical Excellence™ award the past four years in a row. With only approximately 200 other hospitals in the country achieving this award for the past four years in a row this ranks UCH among the top 5% hospitals in America. Financial stability is also a cornerstone at UCH having realized a positive bottom line in nine of the past ten years and achieving a profit margin of 3.5-4% each year. Future leaders coming into the UCH system will take comfort in knowing that UCH's culture revolves heavily around developing their administrators to their fullest potential. The majority of upper administration has been with UCH for years and promotion from within is highly revered. This coupled with the fact that UCH is constantly expanding, including the upcoming new cancer center and purchase of 97 acres in Bulle Rock, MD for a future hospital, will entice any candidate searching for a health system with professional career growth potential.
Upper Chesapeake Health Mission, Vision, and Values
• Mission – Upper Chesapeake Health is dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in its communities through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Upper Chesapeake Health is committed to service excellence as it offers a broad range of healthcare services, technology and facilities. It will work collaboratively with its communities and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.
• Vision - The Vision of Upper Chesapeake Health is to become the preferred, integrated healthcare system creating the healthiest community in Maryland.
•Values
Excellence: We constantly pursue excellence and quality through teamwork, continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, innovation, education, and prudent resource management.
Compassion: People are the source of our strength and the focus of our mission. We will serve all people with compassion and dignity.
Integrity: We will conduct our work with integrity, honesty, and fairness. We will meet the highest ethical and professional standards.
Respect: We will respect the worth, quality, diversity, and importance of each person who works with or is served by Upper Chesapeake Health.
Responsibility: We take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable for the results and outcomes.
Trust: We will strive to be good citizens of the communities we serve and build trust and confidence in our ability to anticipate and respond to community and patient needs.
Future Cancer Center at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
Upper Chesapeake Health President and CEO, Lyle Sheldon, unveiled construction plans in early March for a new 75,000 square foot cancer treatment center to be built on Upper Chesapeake Medical Center's campus within one year pending town approval. Included in the plan are additional parking lots, a rooftop garden, and multiple connections to the campus's main building. Services will include medical oncology, radiation oncology, thoracic surgery, general surgery, breast surgery, infusion therapy, a pharmacy, imaging, and lab. Construction is set to be completed by the end of 2013. The center will house two vaults for linear accelerators with the space to expand up to four if needed. The development and operations of the new center will be a collaborative effort between UCH and key leadership at UMMS Greenebaum Cancer Center.
CANCER SERVICES
The oncology programs at Harford Memorial Hospital and Upper Chesapeake Medical Center are accredited by the American College of Surgeon's Commission on Cancer (CoC). Both hospitals have met the standards of care set by the CoC for prevention, early detection, diagnostic services and treatments, rehabilitative care, palliative care, navigator services and supportive care. In 2010 UCH saw a total of 650 analytic cases. Cancer services currently offered at Upper Chesapeake Health include medical oncology, surgical oncology, diagnostic services, navigator services and supportive care, and palliative care. Currently, patients needing radiation therapy are referred to 21st Century Oncology located ½ mile from UCMC's campus until the new Cancer Center is complete.
THE LOCATION
BEL AIR, MD & HARFORD COUNTY
Harford County is located just 25 miles from Baltimore and strategically located on I-95 along the shores of the scenic Chesapeake Bay. The vibrant area offers visitors picturesque beauty, bustling urban centers, historic harbor towns, and a variety of world-class cultural and sports amenities.
The County's three municipalities, Aberdeen, Bel Air and Havre de Grace, are only minutes apart, but each offer guests a unique experience.
Bel Air, located in the "Heart of Harford," is the County Seat, presenting visitors big-city convenience in a small town package. Picturesque parks, rambling Victorians, cordial pubs, and charming boutiques welcome visitors off the tree-lined Main Street. Trendy stores, a newly renovated mall, and restaurant chains fuse with evening farmers markets and local craftsman to offer a wide variety of cuisine, gifts, and experiences. The town hums with cultural activity year round. Popular annual events include the Chocolate Festival, the Farm Fair, and the Maryland State BBQ.
Picturesque landscapes adorned with sprawling horse farms, rambling hills, and expansive woodscapes characterize scenic Northern Harford County. The immense natural area bordered by southern Pennsylvania and the Susquehanna River has been largely preserved for agriculture.
Each season tourists bring their families to hike in Rock State Park, take a lively farm-tour, and pick the fruits of the season. Fiore Winery in Pylesville invites visitors to their spirited vineyard and to taste their internationally award winning wines. Outdoor festivals and events take place each season, and include the Fiore Wine and Jazz Festival, the Darlington Apple Festival, town fairs, polo matches, fox hunts and steeple chase races.
Historic Havre de Grace, located on the banks of the Susquehanna River, is a charming waterfront community rich with history and maritime heritage. Dubbed the "Duckiest Town on the Chesapeake" by Southern Living Magazine, Havre de Grace offers families an authentic Chesapeake Bay experience with an eclectic mix of restaurants, unique bed and breakfast inns, specialty boutiques, art galleries, and antique shops. Havre de Grace offers a wide variety of museums and sight-seeing options. Festivals, art shows, and numerous marine activities and tournaments take place throughout the year.
Five miles west of Havre de Grace is Aberdeen, "An All American City," that attracts thousands of visitors annually. The diverse municipality offers tourists world-class amenities with hometown charm. Be sure to catch an Ironbirds baseball game at Ripken Stadium, a miniature replica of Camden Yards built by hometown hero, Cal Ripken, Jr. In October, the stadium hosts international youth baseball stars, and their fans, to compete in the Ripken World Series.
Western Harford County, bordered by Baltimore County, is one of the fastest growing regions in the area. Sophisticated boutiques and fine dining support several renowned attractions, including historic Ladew Topiary Gardens, dubbed "the most outstanding topiary garden in America" and the Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra, a talented 80 member ensemble, and Jerusalem Mill Village, an 18th and 19th century preserved community in Gunpowder Falls State Park.
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Schools
Harford County Private Schools