DIRECTOR NURSING CLINICAL OPERATIONS CANCER SERVICES

3000 Montefiore Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center seeks a Director of Nursing Clinical Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership for clinical programs across Montefiore Einstein hospitals. The role oversees day-to-day operations, staffing models, patient flow, access, and capacity management across multiple sites.

Leadership in performance improvement is essential, using data dashboards, KPIs, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to drive quality, safety and patient experience.

Qualifications

• Eight years of relevant work experience in a clinical setting with at least three years in administrative and clinical management.
• Oncology experience required.
• New York State Registered Nurse License and current registration.
• Master of Science degree in Nursing and advanced nursing leadership credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for clinical programs across Montefiore Einstein hospitals.
• Oversee day-to-day clinical operations, staffing, patient flow, access, and capacity management.
• Lead performance improvement initiatives using data, KPIs, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Manage operating budgets, productivity targets, and resource allocation; partner with finance and senior leadership.
• Develop and mentor managers, supervisors, and clinical staff; foster accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Data analytics

Lean Six Sigma

KPI management

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Master's Degree in Health Administration

New York State RN License

Job description

City/State: Bronx, New York Grant Funded: No Department: ONC - Practice Administration Work Shift: Day Work Days: ALTERNATE WORK SCHEDULE Scheduled Hours: 8:30 AM-5 PM Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS Pay Range: $160,000.00-$200,000.00

The Director of Nursing Clinical Operations provides strategic and operational leadership for clinical programs across Montefiore Einstein hospitals. This role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day clinical operations, driving performance improvement, ensuring regulatory compliance, and partnering with physician, nursing, and administrative leaders to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across multiple sites and service lines. Direct and optimize daily clinical operations across inpatient and/or ambulatory settings, including staffing models, patient flow, access, and capacity management. Lead operational execution for multiple practice sites or departments, ensuring consistency with Montefiore Einstein clinical standards. [zoominfo.com] Partner with department chairs, medical directors, and nursing leadership to align operations with clinical objectives.

Performance Improvement & Quality: Drive quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives using data, KPIs, and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, PDSA). Monitor operational dashboards related to throughput, access, clinical productivity, and patient satisfaction. Lead remediation plans for underperforming sites or metrics.

Financial & Resource Management: Manage and monitor operating budgets, productivity targets, and expense controls across assigned clinical areas. Oversee resource allocation including staffing, equipment, space utilization, and vendor relationships. Support forecasting and strategic growth initiatives in partnership with finance and senior leadership.

Leadership Development: Provide leadership and development for managers, supervisors, and clinical support staff. Set goals, conduct performance evaluations, and build leadership bench strength across operations. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

EDUCATION,TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

Eight years of relevant work experience in a clinical setting which includes at least three years of administrative and clinical management experience. Oncology experience required/Master's Degree in Health Administration, Policy, Business, Nursing or related field strongly preferred. New York State Registered Professional Nurse License and current registration. Master of Science degree in Nursing

Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Calling All Nurses! Nurse Recruitment Hotline: [phone]; Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm

Since its inception in 1884, Montefiore's mission has been to heal, to teach, to discover and advance the health of the communities we serve. Montefiore's state-of-the-art facilities include the internationally-recognized Children's Hospital at Montefiore and our Notable Centers of Excellence - Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Transplantation. Combined with a growing number of locations for primary and specialty care throughout the Bronx and Westchester County, Montefi ore is the ideal organization to apply and hone your expertise. An assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits. Check out our comprehensive benefits available to you when you join our outstanding team! To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve. To be a premier academic medical center that transforms health and enriches lives. Automated Employment Decision Tools Notice (AEDT)