Director Nursing Oncology and Infusion Services

Director Nursing Oncology and Infusion Services - 47188

US:

NY:

Buffalo | Management/Supervision | Full Time

133, USD per year

Posted a month ago

Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt:
Yes

Work Schedule: Days and Evenings

Hours:

8:00am-5:00pm

Summary:

The Director Nursing Oncology & Infusion Services is the registered nurse leader accountable for system-level oversight, standardization, and operational performance of Catholic Health’s oncology and infusion services across multiple hospital-based departments and ambulatory infusion locations.

The position provides leadership for cancer infusion, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologic therapy, supportive care, hydration, iron therapy, injections, and other general infusion services provided across the health system. The role is responsible for developing and implementing a consistent system approach to nursing practice, patient care delivery, infusion operations, regulatory readiness, quality and safety, staffing models, patient access, throughput and interdisciplinary coordination.

The Nursing Director serves as the key nursing and operational leader for oncology and infusion services, supporting the transition from site-based operations to an integrated system model. This includes oversight of 6 or more infusion locations, standardization of clinical and operational workflows, education, policy and best practice coordination with pharmacy and MD and provider teams, and alignment with Catholic Health’s broader oncology service line strategy.

The Nursing Director works collaboratively with hospital leadership, oncology physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacy, quality, finance, revenue cycle, registration, scheduling, authorization, ancillary services, and community partners to ensure safe, efficient, patient-centered, and financially responsible oncology and infusion care.

The Nursing Director supports the goals and principles of Catholic Health, nursing excellence, shared governance, professional development, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and the mission and values of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of New York
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required
• Master’s degree in Nursing, Health Care Administration, Business Administration, or related field required
• Master’s degree in Nursing preferred
• Nationally recognized nursing leadership certification required or obtained within one year of hire e.g.:
  Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
• Current OCN certification preferred
• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification or equivalent oncology infusion competency preferred
• Current BLS required
• ACLS preferred or required based on scope of service

• Three (3) or more years of oncology clinical nursing experience/charge nurse experience
• Three (3) to five (5) years progressive oncology supervisory, management, or director-level experience in a health care setting
• Significant experience in oncology, hematology, infusion services, ambulatory care, hospital-based outpatient services, or related specialties required
• Experience leading multiple departments, locations, or system-level initiatives preferred
• Experience with oncology infusion operations, chemotherapy administration, biologic therapy, pharmacy coordination, treatment plan readiness, authorization workflows, and hospital-based infusion services strongly preferred
• Experience with EPIC Beacon or similar oncology/infusion electronic health record platform preferred

• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with all levels of nursing…