RN Nurse Manager - Oncology Medical and Hospice & Palliative Care Units

Company: Summa Health
Location: Akron
Posted on: January 5, 2026

Job Description:

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits. Summary: Oversees, plans, organizes, manages and evaluates patient care operations for a designated area(s) on a 24-hour basis; plans and develops strategic short, mid- and long-term goals and processes to enhance and improve the operations of the unit to support Summa Health’s mission, vision and values; evaluates and identifies achievements and problems in meeting goals; manages, guides, coaches, and evaluates the work performance of patient care staff in a designated area; promotes and ensures ongoing collaboration with other patient care departments and areas that relate directly or indirectly to patient care operations and services; develops, administers and manages unit budget plans; identifies, plans and initiates cost saving initiatives; participates in development of evidence-based standards of practice; identifies opportunities for improvement in patient care and organizational processes; assumes leadership in identifying and correcting factors contributing to problematic outcomes. Leads a team of professional healthcare providers cultivating collaboration, enthusiasm, and mutual respect; creates and facilitates an environment that supports the nursing professional practice model; functions as a key member of the health care team that provides patient care and supportive services in an in-patient setting directed towards achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing patient’s involvement in his/her own plan of care, improving service levels, reducing length of hospitalization, and decreasing costs; ensures patients and their families will experience the benefits of patient-focused care through the integrated skills of all care team members. The span of control for this position is based on unit capacity, unit complexity, and FTE oversight; and based on current evidence that supports patient satisfaction, quality, and safety as well as staff engagement and resilience. Formal Education Required: a. Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) -Applicants are required to obtain a Masters degree within three (3) years of employment b. Graduate of a program of professional nursing that is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) c. Current license to practice registered nursing in the State of Ohio d. Current certification preferred in nursing administration or area of clinical expertise is preferred and is required to obtain within two (2) years. e. Formal education in evidence-based practice and process improvement is highly desired and willing to obtain within five (5) years. Experience & Training Required: a.Three (3) years minimum of clinical and management experience in relevant care setting; Five (5) years preferred. Other Skills, Competencies, and Qualifications: a. Effective performance of this role at Summa Health System requires that the Nurse Manager demonstrate core competencies in the area of customer focus, teamwork, job knowledge, and resource management. Job knowledge is demonstrated in the performance of primary duties and responsibilities while the remaining AONL leadership competencies address the manner in which the role is performed. b. Provides quality service to customers, including patients, families, other staff and the community. c. Works effectively as a team member to achieve organizational and departmental goals d. Makes effective use of available resources, including time, people, materials, and financial resources e. Supports the nursing professional practice model. Practices within the organizational policies and procedures, and Department of Nursing Standards of Practice. Maintains standards that promote patient safety. f. Ability to provide necessary care to patients utilizing an evidence-based and process improvement methodology that is grounded in nursing theory. g. Ability to effectively interact with patients/customers with the understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity. h. Retains professional certification in nursing administration or clinical area. i. Meet mandatory educational and health requirements. j. Maintains and seeks new knowledge related to patient care issues, quality improvement and cost reduction, current policies, procedures, and protocols. k. Demonstrates computer skills required to perform job functions Level of Physical Demands: a. Sedentary: Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled $54.76/hr - $82.14/hr The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical. Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits. Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Supplemental Life and AD&D Dependent Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Retirement Savings Plan Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Education Assistance Daily Pay

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