Director of Cancer Services

AMN Healthcare Leadership Solutions | B.E. Smith; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UCSF Health in San Francisco is seeking a Director of Cancer Services to provide strategic and operational leadership for inpatient and outpatient oncology nursing. You will partner with leadership to advance innovation and nursing excellence across a complex academic medical center.

The ideal candidate will hold a BSN with a Master’s preferred, CA RN license, LEAN training, and OCN, with at least five years in cancer services and leadership in Hematology/Cell Therapy.

Qualifications

• BSN required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Active California RN license required.
• LEAN methodology training and Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN) preferred.
• Minimum of five years nursing experience in a cancer services program.
• Leadership experience in cancer services, including outpatient Hematology, BMT, or Cell Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for oncology nursing in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Oversee approx. 70 FTEs and 22 direct reports, partnering with leadership for growth and excellence.
• Foster shared governance, professional development, and collaboration across the health system.
• Ensure care quality for research and standard-of-care patients, integrating with other services.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Nursing leadership

Change management

Lean experience

Education

BSN

Master’s degree preferred

California RN license

Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN)

LEAN training

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Director of Cancer Services

StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $165000.00 - $300000.00

Advance innovation, excellence, and patient-centered care as the next Director of Cancer Services at UCSF Health with up to $20k sign on bonus!

The Position

• The Director of Cancer Services will provide strategic and operational leadership for inpatient and outpatient oncology nursing services, advancing UCSF Health and the Cancer Center’s mission, strategic goals, and standards of nursing excellence.
• Reporting to the Director of Operations, this leader will oversee approximately 70 FTEs, including 22 direct reports.
• This leader will prioritize understanding UCSF Health’s organizational structure and culture while partnering with leadership and service line teams to support strategic growth, innovation, and technological advancement. Additionally, this individual will focus on recruiting and retaining top talent, mentoring team members, and fostering a collaborative shared governance model that promotes professional development, accountability, and nursing excellence.
• The Director of Cancer Services ensures exemplary provision of care to research and standard-of-care patients in both inpatient and ambulatory settings. Working in a matrixed environment, the Director of Nursing partners to develop systems for integration with the broader health system (e.g. infusion, radiation oncology, inpatient services, pharmacy, imaging, labs, UC satellite locations).
• The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of emerging technologies, scientific advancements, and evolving best practices within hematology, blood and marrow transplant, and cellular therapy. This leader must be adaptable, forward-thinking, and energized by working in a complex academic medical center environment where innovation and continuous improvement are highly valued. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional change management skills, the ability to think quickly and navigate ambiguity, and a proven track record of leading teams through growth and transformation. A collaborative attitude, commitment to excellence, and genuine enthusiasm for advancing cutting-edge oncology care will be essential. This individual should be driven to remain at the forefront of the field while fostering strong partnerships across all levels of the organization.

Requirements

• BSN required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Active California RN license required.
• LEAN methodology training and Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN) preferred.
• Minimum of five years of nursing experience within a cancer services program required. Leadership experience within cancer services program: outpatient Hematology, Blood and Marrow Transplant, and/or Cell Therapy services experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, and accreditation standards, including The Joint Commission, required.

Compensation Range

• The base salary range for this position is $165,000 to $300,000 annually. Up to $20k sign on bonus. In addition, a leader may be eligible for other benefits, including but not limited to health insurance coverage, retirement benefits, and bonuses. The total compensation for the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The base salary range listed above is a good faith determination of potential base compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

The Organization

• UCSF Health is one of the nation’s premier academic health systems, recognized worldwide for excellence in patient care, groundbreaking research, medical education, and innovation. As the clinical enterprise of the University of California, San Francisco, UCSF Health is dedicated exclusively to the health sciences and advancing the future of medicine.
• The integrated health system includes UCSF Medical Center, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, Langley Porter Psychiatric Hospital and Clinics, the UCSF Faculty Practice, and an extensive network of specialty, primary care, and outpatient locations throughout Northern California.
• Consistently ranked among the nation’s top hospitals, UCSF Medical Center is nationally recognized for clinical excellence across numerous specialties, including cancer care, neurosciences, orthopedics, pulmonology, geriatrics, psychiatry, and rheumatology.
• As a leading academic health system, UCSF Health fosters collaboration among physicians, researchers, educators, and healthcare professionals to accelerate scientific discoveries into innovative treatments while delivering compassionate, equitable, and evidence-based care. Guided by a mission of advancing health worldwide, the organization continues to shape the future of healthcare through research, education, clinical excellence, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes.

The Community

• San Francisco offers a vibrant urban lifestyle, combining world-renowned cultural attractions, diverse neighborhoods, and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay.
• Residents enjoy access to iconic landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, and Fisherman's Wharf, along with miles of waterfront trails, beaches, and outdoor recreational opportunities.
• The city is known for its thriving arts and culture scene, featuring world-class museums, theaters, music venues, and professional sports, as well as a celebrated culinary landscape that reflects its rich diversity.
• San Francisco serves as a hub for innovation and higher education, with close proximity to leading technology companies, research institutions, and prestigious universities throughout the Bay Area.
• Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy easy access to hiking, cycling, sailing, and weekend destinations including Muir Woods National Monument, Napa Valley, and the scenic Northern California coastline.

Facility Location

The “City by the Bay” is a favorite destination for travelers who thrive on fun, excitement and endless variety. Away from work, travelers have the chance to ferry across the bay to Alcatraz, explore Chinatown, stroll along the lively Embarcadero, drive through the wine country and, of course, feast on San Francisco’s famous cracked crab and sourdough bread.

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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