Nurse Manager, Radiation Oncology

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF seeks an Associate Director of Clinical Operations to lead ambulatory and inter-disciplinary services in Radiation Oncology across multiple clinics. You will oversee clinical performance, quality improvement, and staff development while ensuring compliance with standards and accreditation requirements.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with physicians and nurses, and efficient clinic operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years nursing experience with demonstrated leadership experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse in the State of California and/or licensure in relevant clinical specialty.
• Active American Heart Association CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical operations across multiple ambulatory sites in Radiation Oncology.
• Oversee adherence to patient care standards, regulations, and accreditation requirements.
• Direct clinical and nursing services, quality improvement, and performance management.
• Investigate and resolve patient complaints and ensure safe, high-quality care.
• Collaborate with physicians, management, and staff to achieve objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Healthcare operations

Regulatory compliance

Information technology

Patient care workflows

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Description

Involves the provision of integrated and accessible primary and specialty patient care services in a clinic or center environment. Care is provided by clinicians and assistants who are accountable for addressing a large majority of personal health care needs and developing a sustainable partnership with patients. Ensures optimal patient outcomes through effective leadership and/or provision of patient care delivery in healthcare clinics or centers. Promotes shared decision-making at all levels to ensure a shared voice in practices, exchange of ideas, enhanced communication, and continually improved patient services. Management levels responsible for clinic operations. The Associate Director of Clinical Operations directs the delivery of interdisciplinary clinical/nursing services, and ambulatory care, for multiple clinics or centers. Accountable for adherence to patient care practice standards, external regulations and accreditations, and overall direction and management of the clinical staff. Ensures patient care standards are achieved and in alignment with internal policies and external regulations. Responsible for overseeing the investigation and resolution of patient complaints. May also manage practice or center management operations. Responsible for overseeing ongoing clinical performance and quality improvement in the area of Radiation Oncology. This position would be responsible for managing clinical operations at multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years nursing experience with demonstrated leadership experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Registered Nurse in the State of California and/or licensure in relevant clinical specialty.
• Active American Heart Association CPR Certification
• Strong clinic/center patient care management skills. Strong knowledge of relevant healthcare and clinic operations including information technology, patient care workflows and processes. Practice management knowledge in scheduling, customer-service methods, regulatory compliance, accreditation requirements, and/or information technology. Broad knowledge of patient population served and the requirements for the delivery of services.
• Strong interpersonal skills to create and maintain a climate for effective communication and collaborative decision making.
• Strong leadership, fiscal, and operations management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, management, and staff from all disciplines. Ability to create and maintain a goal-oriented climate of teamwork, collaboration, and consistent achievement of objectives.
• Knowledge of relevant healthcare information technology and patient care workflows and processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, as well as related legislative, accreditation, licensing, and compliance environments.
• Proven ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and delegate work functions efficiently.
• Knowledge of current and emerging best practices and technologies in the clinic/center healthcare industry.
• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills, with the ability to lead a team, prioritize tasks, and see projects through from inception to completion. High level of initiative and ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working as RN in Oncology
• 1–2 years supervisory, project management or quality healthcare experience
• Master's Degree
• Training in quality improvement or Lean methodology
• Experience in a large academic medical center ambulatory setting
• Experience with QA/The Joint Commission process for quality improvement
• Experience supervising in a union environment

License / Certification

• Registered Nurse in the State of California and/or licensure in relevant clinical specialty.
• Active American Heart Association CPR Certification

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10‑campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

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.

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.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html