Director of Nursing; Hematology, BMT, Cell Therapy

About the role

The Director of Nursing, Hematology, Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapies (HBC), contributes to the development of UCSF Health and the Cancer Center’s strategic goals and objectives as well as overall standards of nursing practice. This role is a member of the HBC management team and works within the framework of the mission and values established by UCSF Health.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all adult HBC faculty practices clinical operations, systems and processes, providing direct and indirect supervision of administrative and clinical staff in multiple departments including; malignant hematology, nonmalignant hematology, blood & marrow transplant and cellular therapies.
• Serves as a clinical leader and partner to develop systems for integration with the broader health system (e.g. infusion, radiation oncology, inpatient services, pharmacy, imaging, labs, UC satellite locations).
• Ensures patient care standards are achieved and in alignment with internal policies and rigorous external regulations, including those set by TCH, AABB, ASTCT/CIBMT and FACT to maintain accreditation status for stem cell transplants and CAR-T therapies.
• Serves on system-wide and cross-functional committees and has external presence in community and professional organizations and societies.
• Assists the Director of Operations and the VP/COO with annual goal setting and assists with the implementation of strategies to achieve the goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Minimum of 5 years’ nursing leadership experience within an outpatient Hematology/Blood and Marrow Transplant/Cell Therapy program or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• RN or NP licensure in the State of California
• AHA CPR Certification
• In depth clinic / center patient care management skills
• In-depth knowledge of patient population served and the requirements for the delivery of services
• Practice management knowledge in scheduling, customer-service methods, regulatory compliance, accreditation requirements, and / or information technology
• Familiar with the policies, best practices, and standards involved with effective clinic / center administration
• Demonstrated ability to launch and lead department and institute-wide strategic initiatives from concept through implementation, completion and maintenance phases
• Demonstrated ability to build, motivate and instill accountability within effective teams that include both clinical and non-clinical roles
• Strong knowledge of relevant healthcare information technology and patient care workflows and processes
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, as well as related legislative, accreditation, licensing, and compliance environments
• Strong knowledge of current and emerging best practices and technologies in the clinic / center healthcare industry
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills to foster and promote an environment for effective communication and collaborative decision making across multiple units and disciplines
• Excellent change management and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent leadership, fiscal, and operations management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, management and staff from all disciplines
• Ability to create and maintain a goal-oriented climate of teamwork, collaboration, and consistent achievement of objectives

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• Training in quality improvement or Lean methodology
• Experience supervising staff in a union environment
• Leadership experience in a large academic medical center setting
• Experience with QA/The Joint Commission process for quality improvement
• Oncology Certified Nurse License/Certification
• AHA CPR Certification

Qualifications Required

• Registered Nurse in the State of California
• AHA CPR Certification

Benefits

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.