Senior Nursing Director, Ambulatory Palliative Care

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 179,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a Nursing Director of Adult Ambulatory Palliative Care to lead nurse practitioners and navigators, shape policies, and drive high-quality patient care across the ambulatory team. This role emphasizes strategic planning, staff development, and regulatory compliance in a dynamic oncology setting.

You will collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and other departments to optimize outcomes, promote patient-centered care, and advance quality improvement

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree required; at least one degree in nursing.
• Advanced nursing degrees in nursing administration or healthcare management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentoring for nursing staff and nurse navigators.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care and optimize patient outcomes.
• Lead change initiatives, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.
• Promote a culture of patient-centered care and safety.
• Develop and implement nursing policies and best practices.
• Oversee budgeting and resource allocation for ambulatory services.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Collaboration

Change Management

Quality Improvement

Strategic Planning

Staff Development

Communication

Education

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Nursing Administration / Healthcare Management

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a Nursing Director of Adult Ambulatory Palliative Care to lead nurse practitioners and navigators, shape policies, and drive high-quality patient care across the ambulatory team. This role emphasizes strategic planning, staff development, and regulatory compliance in a dynamic oncology setting.

You will collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and other departments to optimize outcomes, promote patient-centered care, and advance quality improvement