Senior Director, Oncology Nursing Leadership

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 299,000 - 345,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health seeks a Senior Director of Nursing, Oncology, to provide executive nursing leadership across the oncology enterprise, including clinics, infusion, and radiation services. The role reports to the Chief Administrative Officer of Oncology and Radiation Therapy Services and leads subordinate nursing directors and managers.

The incumbent will drive nursing strategy, quality, safety, workforce planning, financial stewardship, and regulatory compliance across a distributed network,

Qualifications

• BSN and eight+ years of progressive leadership in nursing.
• Active RN license in California.
• Experience leading within a large ambulatory/academic health system.
• Strong strategic planning and financial stewardship.
• Ability to navigate labor relations in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for nursing across oncology.
• Oversee budgets, workforce planning, and operational performance.
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, and administrative partners.
• Ensure quality, safety, and patient-centered care.
• Represent nursing in enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.

Skills

Executive leadership

Cancer center experience

Labor relations

Strategic planning

Financial management

Regulatory compliance

Education

BSN

Master's degree or higher in Nursing/Health Admin/Business/Public Health

Job description

UC San Diego Health seeks a Senior Director of Nursing, Oncology, to provide executive nursing leadership across the oncology enterprise, including clinics, infusion, and radiation services. The role reports to the Chief Administrative Officer of Oncology and Radiation Therapy Services and leads subordinate nursing directors and managers.

The incumbent will drive nursing strategy, quality, safety, workforce planning, financial stewardship, and regulatory compliance across a distributed network,