Oncology Nursing Executive Leader

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 196,000 - 403,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health seeks an accomplished Senior Director of Nursing, Oncology, to provide strategic leadership across oncology nursing operations. The role ensures high-quality patient care, safety, and professional practice while partnering with physicians, APPs, and administrators to advance organizational priorities.

The Senior Director leads budgeting, workforce planning, and program development across outpatient oncology, infusion, and radiation services, reporting to executive leadership

Qualifications

• BSN and eight or more years of progressive nursing leadership experience.
• Current and active RN in California or ability to obtain licensure prior to appointment.
• Experience leading through subordinate directors, managers, or other nursing leaders.
• Experience leading within a represented labor environment.
• Executive-level responsibility for clinical quality, patient safety, nursing practice, workforce planning, and financial management.
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory, accreditation, licensing, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to build physician-nursing-administrative partnerships and lead within complex organizational structures.
• Strong communication, relationship management, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for nursing practice and patient care across oncology services.
• Oversee budgets, workforce planning, and resource allocation for oncology nursing.
• Ensure quality, safety, and patient experience across ambulatory and specialty clinics.
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, administrators, and cross-functional teams.
• Lead organizational change and development of nursing leaders and succession planning.
• Represent oncology nursing on enterprise-wide committees and external professional associations.

Skills

RN leadership

Nursing leadership

Strategic planning

Regulatory/compliance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Executive communication

Labor relations

Financial management

Change management

Education

BSN

CA RN License

Leadership certification

Job description

UC San Diego Health seeks an accomplished Senior Director of Nursing, Oncology, to provide strategic leadership across oncology nursing operations. The role ensures high-quality patient care, safety, and professional practice while partnering with physicians, APPs, and administrators to advance organizational priorities.

The Senior Director leads budgeting, workforce planning, and program development across outpatient oncology, infusion, and radiation services, reporting to executive leadership