Nursing Director, Solid Tumor Clinics

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states.

Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

The Nurse Director provides clinical and operational leadership for nursing practice and patient care delivery within assigned departments or clinics. This position ensures high-quality, evidence-based nursing care and efficient clinical operations that align with the mission, vision, and values of Fred Hutch. The Nurse Director works collaboratively with physician leaders, administrative partners, and other departments to meet patient care, quality, and operational goals.

This leader drives nursing excellence through consistent standards of practice, process improvement, and workforce development. The Nurse Director serves as a key liaison between clinical staff, medical staff, and organizational leadership to ensure safe, effective, patient-centered care and foster a culture of collaboration and professional growth.

At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect.

This position will be 1.0

FTE/full-time, Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm.

People:

• Provide strong, visible nursing leadership for teams across assigned areas.
• Mentor, coach, and develop nurse managers, supervisors, and frontline nurses to support professional growth and retention.
• Oversee workforce planning, staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet patient care demands.
• Ensure effective onboarding, orientation, and ongoing competency development for nursing staff.
• Promote nursing engagement, shared governance, and participation in organizational initiatives.
• Evaluate staff performance and provide constructive feedback and support for skill development.

Service:

• Lead and coordinate nursing operations to deliver safe, efficient, and compassionate care.
• Develop, implement, and monitor departmental goals aligned with quality, patient experience, and operational priorities.
• Collaborate with physician and multidisciplinary teams to optimize workflows and improve care delivery.
• Oversee department activities related to quality improvement, risk management, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure nursing standards of practice align with organizational policies, professional standards, and accreditation requirements.
• Support process improvement and evidence-based models to improve patient and staff experience.

Financial Management:

• Participate in budget planning and management for assigned departments.
• Monitor expenses, staffing, and productivity, ensuring responsible use of resources.
• Recommend operational efficiencies and cost-containment strategies while maintaining quality care.

Industry Knowledge:

• Maintain currency in nursing best practices, regulatory requirements, and oncology care trends.
• Represent nursing leadership in committees and work groups to advance patient care…