Chief Nursing Officer: Nursing Excellence & Patient Care

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a visionary Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing and patient care across the organization. You will drive safety, quality, and evidence-based practice, while advancing professional standards and magnet-designation efforts.

As a key member of the executive team, you will mentor leaders, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and enhance patient experiences throughout the cancer journey.

Qualifications

• Current NYS RN licensure.
• Leadership experience in cancer care settings.
• Experience advancing nursing practice and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for nursing and patient care services organization-wide.
• Champion safety, quality, compassion, and patient-centered care initiatives.
• Lead Magnet designation efforts and nursing excellence programs.
• Partner with physicians and leaders to innovate patient care models.
• Mentor nursing leaders and build high-performing teams.
• Oversee nursing administration, perioperative services, case management, education, and related programs.

Skills

Transformational leader

Nursing leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Team development

Patient care

Clinical excellence

Education

Doctoral degree

Master’s degree in Nursing/BA/Healthcare Admin

Job description

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a visionary Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing and patient care across the organization. You will drive safety, quality, and evidence-based practice, while advancing professional standards and magnet-designation efforts.

As a key member of the executive team, you will mentor leaders, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and enhance patient experiences throughout the cancer journey.