Orthopedics & Oncology Nurse Director

Position Purpose: The nurse director is responsible for strategizing, directing, coordinating, and promoting operational management to meet the needs of the organization. The director provides oversight in accordance with evidence-based practice, acceptable standards, and hospital policies and procedures to lead and support the service line division/department. The director facilitates, organizes, and provides guidance for planning, priority setting, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of programs of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic and operational leadership for Orthopedic and Oncology services, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, quality standards, and growth initiatives.
• Leads service line development efforts focused on expanding orthopedic and oncology programs, increasing patient volumes, enhancing market competitiveness, and improving patient outcomes.
• Partners with physicians, nursing leaders, and interdisciplinary teams to drive quality improvement, patient experience, workforce development, and operational excellence across both specialty areas.
• Oversees performance related to staffing, employee engagement, retention, throughput, patient safety, regulatory readiness, and specialty-specific quality metrics.
• Develops and executes strategic plans that support service line growth, physician engagement, program certification opportunities, capacity management, and long-term organizational objectives.
• Establishes and implements professional practice standards for high-quality patient care and timely outcomes.
• Implements and communicates policies, practices, standards, and security measures for consistent operations.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including health and safety standards.
• Ensures quality nursing care according to the New York Nurse Practice Act and national standards.
• Develops, monitors, and reports on continuous quality improvement activities, balancing creativity and accountability.
• Formulates and manages annual operating and capital budgets, ensuring financial performance.
• Establishes annual departmental goals and represents the department in community and professional activities.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure in the State of New York.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master of Science Degree in Nursing or MBA preferred.
• Specialty credentialing & educational degree according to clinical nursing practice specialty area preferred.
• Maintains all licensures and certifications according to NYS regulations and specialty area requirements.
• At least 7 years professional healthcare experience with 2 years in a supervisory position with progressive management responsibilities required.
• Proven program development, project management, and personnel management experience required.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages including medical insurance effective day 1, dental, vision, paid time off, and 403B.
• Education assistance and generous tuition allowance.
• Clinical ladder incentives and job share opportunities to enhance satisfaction and growth.
• Scheduling options to balance work/life/school and recreational calendars.

Pay

Pay Range: $128,960 - $170,248. Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

About the Organization

Located in the heart of central New York, St. Joseph’s is one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery and one of America’s 100 Best for Spine Surgery and Coronary Intervention according to Healthgrades. It is ranked by Consumer Reports among the top 15 heart surgery centers in the country, a designated Stroke Center, a U.S. News “Best Regional Hospital” and “Best Maternity Hospital”. With a comprehensive range of primary-care practices, mental health services, women's and infants' care, and oncology services, St. Joseph’s Health network offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs. Our high-quality specialty and mental health services aim to coordinate the continuum of care, as a compassionate healing presence to improve all aspects of health.

Joining our team means becoming part of a nationally recognized, elite group of healthcare professionals who are passionate about patient care and supporting one another.