What are the responsibilities and job description for the Credentialing Program Manager position at Oncology Nursing Society?

At ONCC®, we believe certification makes good oncology nurses even better.

ONCC is the premier provider of nationally accredited certification for nurses in oncology and related specialties. Founded in 1984 as a non-profit organization, ONCC administered the first Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®) examination in 1986. Today, ONCC offers eight credential programs and has more than 39,000 currently certified nurses. Learn more at oncc.org.

The Credentialing Programs Manager oversees ONCC certifications and certificate programs. Communicates with ONCC committee members, subject matter experts, panels, testing agencies contracted by ONCC, and other vendors. Responds to candidate inquiries regarding certification examinations / assessment and credential impact on nursing regulations. Interprets ONCC’s purpose, policies, and procedures to candidates, certificants, organizations, and the public.

This is a full-time REMOTE (work-from-home) position. Occasional travel to the ONCC Offices in Pittsburgh, PA throughout the year will be required.

Responsibilities

Manages certification examination development activities in partnership with external vendors including

Item writing workshops

Item review

Form review

Role delineation studies

Passing score studies

Upholds clinical accuracy of assessment-based certification program assessment items by

Facilitating subject matter expert committees

Referencing items to current sources

Upholds current reference titles for all programs

Contacts publishers for updated editions of reference books

Maintains accurate reference lists in ONCC marketing tools

Facilitates examination and assessment development committees and subject matter expert panels

Implements the certification examination form copyright process

Prepares certification examination forms for copyright review

Registers forms with the copyright office within three (3) months of new form deployment

Meets with Copyright Office examiner for final review of forms

Develops and updates practice tests for certification programs for which they are not involved in examination or ILNA development in collaboration with subject matter experts

Analyzes performance of all programs in consultation with contracted psychometricians and test development committees to

Maintain psychometrically sound and legally defensible tests

Adhere to accreditation and other industry standards

Recruits and trains subject matter experts who serve on the ONCC exam, and ILNA, and practice test development panels, committees, and task forces as needed

Reviews and maps NCPD and CME programs to appropriate subject areas on ONCC test content outlines for ILNA point allocation

Leadership : Manager – Individual Contributor

Develops and monitors annual budgets and corresponding business cases to ensure utilization meets strategic, operational, and budgetary goals

Facilitates departmental operations and / or organization-wide functional in support of organizational priorities

Demonstrates capacity to manage resistance to change and removes barriers to transformation and resources.

Demonstrates and supports a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion

Required Skills

Knowledge of trends in nursing certification, education, assessment methodology, and testing issues

Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects

Strong written and oral presentation skills including presenting information to executive management, public groups, and / or boards of directors

Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or the certification community

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret psychometric data, test items, and technical specifications of certification boards

Required Education, Experience, and Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, management, or a health-related field ( An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements ).

7-9 years of oncology nursing experience

Master’s degree in nursing education and Certification experience is highly preferred.

Must have an active RN license

ONCC certification, I.C.E. Certified Credentialing Professional certification (ICE-CCP), or I.C.E. Credentialing Specialist Certificate is highly preferred.

Be a part of our organization :

With a mission that is truly meaningful and makes a difference in people’s lives, you’ll find ONSE to be a special place to work. Your support and commitment to providing nurses with an environment of continuous learning and patient advocacy is something you will be proud of.

Pay Range :

Oncology Nursing Society Enterprise (ONSE) uses a market-based approach to pay. Pay rates are established considering the following factors : federal, state, and local minimum wage requirements, job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and market conditions. Our ranges may be modified periodically based on market analysis.

Anticipated Pay Range : $80,024 - $98,030 annually

Enjoy What Matters Most to You :

Tuition Reimbursement / Continuing Education Allowance

Flexible Schedules

Generous Time Off Plans

Health, Dental, and Benefits

Computer Purchase Loan Program

Pet Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan (401k) after six months

Travel Opportunities

ONSE is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. We value the experience and contributions of all employees and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe the more inclusive we are, our company will be.

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Salary : $80,024 - $98,030

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