Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
The Director of Nursing is responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of clinical operations and personnel management of the assigned patient care unit. He/she acts as a liaison between the various clinical departments, disciplines, and patient services to ensure continuity. Plans, organizes, and directs the operations and quality improvement program for the assigned unit(s) in collaboration with the disease center leaders, clinical and administrative directors. The Nurse Director advances clinical practice, provides clinical leadership and direction, and promotes professional growth for self and staff.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities Administrative
Develops and implements departmental quality improvement plan consistent with the Institute’s goals.
Prepares budget and monitors expenditures throughout the fiscal year.
Serves as an active member or co‑chair of committees at various levels.
Participates in marketing for the DFCI/PCC Ambulatory Site through fundraising events and outreach programs.
Works in collaboration with the Administrative and Clinical MD Directors to maintain continuity within ambulatory services.
Ensures compliance with regulatory agency requirements (DPH, CMS, TJC).
Assures staff compliance with required competencies and annual requirements.
Demonstrates knowledge of computer systems in use at the Institute including GE/IDX, Sunquest, TSI, Business Objects, all Clinical Applications, Microsoft Office and Outlook.
Clinical Operations
Directs daily operations of the unit in collaboration with disease center leaders and ambulatory services administration, reflecting multidisciplinary collaboration.
Ensures unit policies and procedures meet regulatory and Institute standards and are effectively communicated.
Assures efficient patient flow and monitors outcomes through quality improvement processes.
Assesses needs of the patient population served, plans, implements, and evaluates systems to meet those needs, and adjusts as necessary.
Monitors the environment of care with attention to patient safety.
Personnel Management
Assesses, plans, and justifies appropriate staffing resources.
Oversees hiring, orientation, evaluation, coaching, and mentoring of staff in accordance with Human Resource policies and the MNA collective bargaining agreement.
Creates an environment where staff can perform at the highest level.
Promotes professional growth and develops leadership potential of staff.
Quality Improvement
Collaborates with the Quality Improvement Department, Nursing and Patient Care Services, and disease center leaders to develop, lead, measure, and report quality improvement initiatives.
Facilitates continuous quality improvement in processes and services.
Identifies, prioritizes, and initiates multidisciplinary QI initiatives to ensure safety and an environment of clinical excellence and patient‑ and family‑centered care.
Professional Practice
Maintains involvement in professional organizations and community activities.
Assures continuing education and role development for all nursing (RN, NP) and clinical support staff.
Facilitates implementation of approved clinical research activities within the Institute.
Identifies personal goals in professional and educational activities to promote self-development.
Works collaboratively with all multidisciplinary team members.
Serves as a role model for effective communication, problem solving, and conflict resolution.
Supports nursing and patient care research activities.
Nursing Practice
Monitors and continuously improves the quality of nursing care delivered to adult patients.
Leads the development of professional nursing practice and standards.
Ensures practice is evidence‑based and consistent with DFCI nursing policies and procedures.
Promotes a systematic awareness of diversity and fosters a culturally sensitive environment.
Ensures adherence to ONS standards, Magnet standards, and all licensure, registration, and certification requirements applicable to the nursing role.
Assures implementation of the Synergy Model, Patient and Family Centered Care, and the primary nursing model across all units in his/her portfolio.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s and Master’s degree required; one must be in Nursing.
Licensed Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Hematology–Oncology experience required.
OCN, AOCN, or CPON preferred.
Management experience required.
Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated leadership skills to lead staff at various levels within the Institute.
Outstanding communication, coordination, negotiation, and integration skills.
Ability to work with all levels of staff, physicians, and administrators.
Demonstrated knowledge of budget planning, monitoring, and management.
Understanding of current financial and reimbursement issues in ambulatory care.
Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and independent decision making.
Ability to manage and lead in a busy ambulatory setting with multiple competing demands.
Working Conditions Works in clinic and office settings with possible exposure to infectious diseases through airborne transmission or contact with blood or body fluids.
At Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. If this inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is an equal‑opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
EEO Poster Pay Transparency Statement
The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
$215,400.00 - $230,200.00
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Principal Duties and Responsibilities Administrative
Develops and implements departmental quality improvement plan consistent with the Institute’s goals.
Prepares budget and monitors expenditures throughout the fiscal year.
Serves as an active member or co‑chair of committees at various levels.
Participates in marketing for the DFCI/PCC Ambulatory Site through fundraising events and outreach programs.
Works in collaboration with the Administrative and Clinical MD Directors to maintain continuity within ambulatory services.
Ensures compliance with regulatory agency requirements (DPH, CMS, TJC).
Assures staff compliance with required competencies and annual requirements.
Demonstrates knowledge of computer systems in use at the Institute including GE/IDX, Sunquest, TSI, Business Objects, all Clinical Applications, Microsoft Office and Outlook.
Clinical Operations
Directs daily operations of the unit in collaboration with disease center leaders and ambulatory services administration, reflecting multidisciplinary collaboration.
Ensures unit policies and procedures meet regulatory and Institute standards and are effectively communicated.
Assures efficient patient flow and monitors outcomes through quality improvement processes.
Assesses needs of the patient population served, plans, implements, and evaluates systems to meet those needs, and adjusts as necessary.
Monitors the environment of care with attention to patient safety.
Personnel Management
Assesses, plans, and justifies appropriate staffing resources.
Oversees hiring, orientation, evaluation, coaching, and mentoring of staff in accordance with Human Resource policies and the MNA collective bargaining agreement.
Creates an environment where staff can perform at the highest level.
Promotes professional growth and develops leadership potential of staff.
Quality Improvement
Collaborates with the Quality Improvement Department, Nursing and Patient Care Services, and disease center leaders to develop, lead, measure, and report quality improvement initiatives.
Facilitates continuous quality improvement in processes and services.
Identifies, prioritizes, and initiates multidisciplinary QI initiatives to ensure safety and an environment of clinical excellence and patient‑ and family‑centered care.
Professional Practice
Maintains involvement in professional organizations and community activities.
Assures continuing education and role development for all nursing (RN, NP) and clinical support staff.
Facilitates implementation of approved clinical research activities within the Institute.
Identifies personal goals in professional and educational activities to promote self-development.
Works collaboratively with all multidisciplinary team members.
Serves as a role model for effective communication, problem solving, and conflict resolution.
Supports nursing and patient care research activities.
Nursing Practice
Monitors and continuously improves the quality of nursing care delivered to adult patients.
Leads the development of professional nursing practice and standards.
Ensures practice is evidence‑based and consistent with DFCI nursing policies and procedures.
Promotes a systematic awareness of diversity and fosters a culturally sensitive environment.
Ensures adherence to ONS standards, Magnet standards, and all licensure, registration, and certification requirements applicable to the nursing role.
Assures implementation of the Synergy Model, Patient and Family Centered Care, and the primary nursing model across all units in his/her portfolio.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s and Master’s degree required; one must be in Nursing.
Licensed Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Hematology–Oncology experience required.
OCN, AOCN, or CPON preferred.
Management experience required.
Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated leadership skills to lead staff at various levels within the Institute.
Outstanding communication, coordination, negotiation, and integration skills.
Ability to work with all levels of staff, physicians, and administrators.
Demonstrated knowledge of budget planning, monitoring, and management.
Understanding of current financial and reimbursement issues in ambulatory care.
Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and independent decision making.
Ability to manage and lead in a busy ambulatory setting with multiple competing demands.
Working Conditions Works in clinic and office settings with possible exposure to infectious diseases through airborne transmission or contact with blood or body fluids.
At Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. If this inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is an equal‑opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
EEO Poster Pay Transparency Statement
The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
$215,400.00 - $230,200.00
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