Director of Nursing; Hematology, BMT, Cell Therapy

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 240,400 - 269,400; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health in San Francisco is seeking a Director of Nursing for Hematology, Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapies (HBC). You will lead clinical operations, ensure high-quality patient care and drive strategic initiatives across inpatient and outpatient settings.

This role partners with system leadership to advance standards and accreditation. Ideal candidates hold a California RN license with 5+ years in oncology nursing leadership, and may hold a Master's degree.

Qualifications

• RN license in California
• Minimum 5 years of nursing leadership in outpatient Hematology/BMT/Cell Therapy
• In-depth clinic/patient-care management knowledge
• Experience with regulatory and accreditation requirements
• Experience launching and leading department-wide initiatives
• Ability to lead diverse teams and drive change across units

Responsibilities

• Oversee adult HBC faculty practices, clinical operations and staff
• Develop systems for integration with the broader health system
• Ensure patient care standards meet internal policies and external regulations
• Participate in system-wide and cross-functional committees
• Assist with annual goal setting and strategy implementation

Skills

Nursing leadership

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Change management

Staff development

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory & accreditation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Operations for Hematology, Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapies (HBC), the Director of Nursing, HBC is a clinical leader and contributes to the development of UCSF Health and the Cancer Center’s strategic goals and objectives as well as overall standards of nursing practice.

The Director of Nursing is a member of the HBC management team and works within the framework of the mission and values established by UCSF Health. The Director of Nursing oversees all adult HBC faculty practices clinical operations, systems and processes, providing direct and indirect supervision of administrative and clinical staff in multiple departments including malignant hematology, nonmalignant hematology, blood & marrow transplant and cellular therapies.

The Director of Nursing 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 Director of Nursing ensures patient care standards are achieved and in alignment with internal policies and rigorous external regulations, including those set by TCH, AABB, ASTCT/CIBMT and FACT to maintain accreditation status for stem cell transplants and CAR‑T therapies.

The Director of Nursing serves on system‑wide and cross‑functional committees and has external presence in community and professional organizations and societies. Responsibilities include assisting the Director of Operations and the VP/COO with annual goal setting and assisting with the implementation of strategies to achieve the goals. Qualified candidates have RN or NP licensure, direct care and management experience in an oncology setting and are passionate about enhancing oncology staff, provider and patient experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Minimum of 5 years’ nursing leadership experience within an outpatient Hematology/Blood and Marrow Transplant/Cell Therapy program or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Registered Nurse in the State of California
• AHA CPR Certification
• In depth clinic / center patient care management skills
• In‑depth knowledge of patient population served and the requirements for the delivery of services
• Practice management knowledge in scheduling, customer‑service methods, regulatory compliance, accreditation requirements, and / or information technology
• Familiar with the policies, best practices, and standards involved with effective clinic / center administration
• Demonstrated ability to launch and lead department and institute‑wide strategic initiatives from concept through implementation, completion and maintenance phases
• Demonstrated ability to build, motivate and instill accountability within effective teams that include both clinical and non‑clinical roles
• Strong knowledge of relevant healthcare information technology and patient care workflows and processes
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, as well as related legislative, accreditation, licensing, and compliance environments
• Strong knowledge of current and emerging best practices and technologies in the clinic / center healthcare industry
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills to foster and promote an environment for effective communication and collaborative decision making across multiple units and disciplines
• Excellent change management and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent leadership, fiscal, and operations management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, management and staff from all disciplines
• Excellent skills in all aspects of successfully directing clinic / center patient care and / or clinic operations including developing strategic plans, creating benchmarks, integrating programs and functions, and fiscal management
• Ability to create and maintain a goal‑oriented climate of teamwork, collaboration, and consistent achievement of objectives

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• Training in quality improvement or Lean methodology
• Experience supervising staff in a union environment
• Leadership experience in a large academic medical center setting
• Experience with QA/The Joint Commission process for quality improvement
• Oncology Certified Nurse

License / Certification

• Registered Nurse in the State of California and / or licensure in relevant clinical specialty
• AHA CPR Certification

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $240,400 - $269,400 (Annual Rate).

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.