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Director Nursing Oncology and Infusion Services - 47188
US:NY:Buffalo | Management/Supervision | Full Time
133,731 - 200,577 USD per year
Posted a month ago
Description
Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Full Time FTE:
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes
Work Schedule: Days and Evenings
Hours:
8:00am-5:00pm
Summary:
The Director Nursing Oncology & Infusion Services is the registered nurse leader accountable for system-level oversight, standardization, and operational performance of Catholic Health’s oncology and infusion services across multiple hospital-based departments and ambulatory infusion locations.
The position provides leadership for cancer infusion, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologic therapy, supportive care, hydration, iron therapy, injections, and other general infusion services provided across the health system. The role is responsible for developing and implementing a consistent system approach to nursing practice, patient care delivery, infusion operations, regulatory readiness, quality and safety, staffing models, patient access, throughput and interdisciplinary coordination.
The Nursing Director serves as the key nursing and operational leader for oncology and infusion services, supporting the transition from site-based operations to an integrated system model. This includes oversight of 6 or more infusion locations, standardization of clinical and operational workflows, education, policy and best practice coordination with pharmacy and MD and provider teams, and alignment with Catholic Health’s broader oncology service line strategy.
The Nursing Director works collaboratively with hospital leadership, oncology physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacy, quality, finance, revenue cycle, registration, scheduling, authorization, ancillary services, and community partners to ensure safe, efficient, patient-centered, and financially responsible oncology and infusion care.
The Nursing Director supports the goals and principles of Catholic Health, nursing excellence, shared governance, professional development, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and the mission and values of the organization.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program
Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of New York
Bachelor of Science in Nursing required
Master’s degree in Nursing, Health Care Administration, Business Administration, or related field required
Master’s degree in Nursing preferred
Nationally recognized nursing leadership certification required or obtained within one year of hire e.g.: Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
Current OCN certification preferred
Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification or equivalent oncology infusion competency preferred
Current BLS required
ACLS preferred or required based on scope of service
EXPERIENCE
Three (3) or more years of oncology clinical nursing experience/charge nurse experience
Three (3) to five (5) years progressive oncology supervisory, management, or director-level experience in a health care setting
Significant experience in oncology, hematology, infusion services, ambulatory care, hospital-based outpatient services, or related specialties required
Experience leading multiple departments, locations, or system-level initiatives preferred
Experience with oncology infusion operations, chemotherapy administration, biologic therapy, pharmacy coordination, treatment plan readiness, authorization workflows, and hospital-based infusion services strongly preferred
Experience with EPIC Beacon or similar oncology/infusion electronic health record platform preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY
Strong interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with all levels of nursing personnel, physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacy, hospital leadership, ancillary departments, patients, families and visitors
Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse group of professional, clinical, technical, clerical, and support staff
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong listening skills and ability to build trust across multiple sites
Planning skills to develop goals and objectives in concert with hospital and system priorities and to implement measurable action plans
Analytical ability to identify opportunities for improvement, evaluate operational performance, and resolve problems in a positive and timely manner
Advanced knowledge of performance improvement, quality outcomes, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and nursing-sensitive indicators
Teaching and coaching ability to promote orientation, competency development, continuing education, and professional growth of staff
Budgeting skills to manage fiscal operations, monitor productivity, explain variances, and support responsible resource utilization
Knowledge of current health care trends, oncology service line development, infusion practice standards, hospital-based outpatient operations, and regulatory requirements
Ability to support standardization while recognizing appropriate site-specific operational differences
Computer literacy and ability to use electronic health records, productivity tools, dashboards, and performance reports
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Subject to include hospital and outpatient environment conditions
Requires regular travel between Catholic Health facilities and infusion locations
May require participation in meetings outside standard business hours
Occasional prolonged standing, walking, and sitting
Requires ability to respond to urgent operational, clinical, staffing, patient safety, and regulatory issues
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Worksite address
buffalo, NY, 14266, US
Who can apply
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