Associate Director, Clinical Nursing - Stem Cell Unit

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 225,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition benefits

Educational opportunities

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks an Associate Director, Clinical Nursing to lead a 48-bed Stem Cell Transplant unit. This transformational nursing leader will oversee day-to-day operations, drive clinical excellence, ensure patient safety, and foster workforce engagement in a world-renowned cancer center.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, staff development, interprofessional collaboration, and achieving quality, safety, and operational goals.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
Minimum 6 years of professional nursing experience with two years in cancer care.
Two years of management experience in direct patient care management.
LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of supervisory/management experience.

Responsibilities

Sets strategic priorities and operational tactics with Nursing Director/Clinical Administrative Director.
Maintains accountability for care delivery and outcomes across the 48-bed unit.
Provides leadership, coaching, and professional development for nurses and staff.
Directs daily patient care operations to ensure safe, evidence-based care.
Promotes a positive work environment with engagement, accountability, and growth.
Supports clinical competency, certifications, and ongoing professional development.
Collaborates with physicians and teams to optimize outcomes and quality initiatives.
Leads change management and performance improvement initiatives.
Ensures regulatory compliance and accreditation readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical nursing

Oncology care

Staff development

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing or related field

Job description

G18 Stem Cell Unit is seeking an Associate Director, Clinical Nursing to lead one of the nation's premier oncology inpatient teams.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced nursing leader to oversee a dynamic 48-bed Stem Cell Transplant unit, driving clinical excellence, operational performance, workforce engagement, and outstanding patient outcomes in a world-renowned cancer center.

The ideal candidate is a transformational nursing leader with progressive inpatient leadership experience, preferably in oncology or other high-acuity acute care settings. This leader will provide primary day-shift operational oversight for a 48-bed inpatient unit while ensuring continuous 24/7 accountability for clinical excellence, patient safety, workforce engagement, and operational performance.

They possess a proven ability to develop and execute strategic priorities that align with organizational goals, driving measurable results in clinical quality, patient safety, workforce engagement, financial stewardship, productivity, patient throughput, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The successful candidate excels at fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and excellence in nursing practice.

A successful leader in this role is adept at coaching, mentoring, and developing clinical nurses and support staff, creating an environment that promotes professional growth, clinical competence, and career advancement. They are an effective communicator and relationship builder who collaborates seamlessly with physicians, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary teams to achieve exceptional patient outcomes.

Salary range: Minimum $149,500 - Midpoint $187,000 - Maximum $224,500

Job Summary

Responsible for the delivery of evidenced based inpatient services in a complex oncology inpatient environment requiring 24 hour, 7 day a week supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Sets strategic priorities and operational tactics in collaboration with the Director of Nursing and/or Clinical Administrative Director to support institutional, divisional, and departmental goals.
Maintains accountability for care delivery and operational outcomes across the assigned 48-bed inpatient unit, including clinical quality, patient safety, patient experience, productivity, financial performance, throughput, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Provides leadership, direction, coaching, and professional development opportunities for clinical nurses, charge nurses, and support staff to foster a high-performing team.
Directs, delegates, and oversees daily patient care operations to ensure safe, efficient, evidence-based care and achievement of nursing and patient care excellence standards.
Promotes a positive and healthy work environment by cultivating a culture of engagement, accountability, innovation, growth, and professional development.
Supports and advances clinical competency, evidence-based practice, certification, succession planning, and ongoing professional development for nursing and support staff.
Collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and quality initiatives.
Leads and supports change management, performance improvement, and strategic initiatives designed to enhance patient care delivery and operational effectiveness.
Ensures regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and adherence to institutional policies, standards, and best practices.
Provides day-shift operational leadership for the 48-bed Stem Cell Unit while maintaining 24/7 accountability for patient care delivery, staffing effectiveness, and overall unit performance.

Education

Required: Bachelor's Degree Nursing.
Preferred: Master's Degree Nursing or health related field.

Work Experience

Required: 6 years Professional nursing experience with two years in cancer care. and
Required: 2 years Management experience in the management of direct patient care activities.
: Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience. Completion of both programs can be substituted for a maximum of two years of supervisory or management experience.

Licenses and Certifications

Required: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure State of Texas Professional Nursing License (RN). Upon Hire and
Required: BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire or
Required: CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Upon Hire
Preferred: OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification National certification in Oncology and/or Administration. Upon Hire
Preferred: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire or
Preferred: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

Other Requirements

Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

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