Nurse Director, Inpatient Hospital Job at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Boston)

Job Description

The Director of Nursing, Inpatient Hospital is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and coordination of nursing services within the Institute’s oncology inpatient hospital. The Nursing Director (ND) at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a pivotal leadership role, reporting to the Senior Nurse Director. This position carries 24-hour accountability operational leadership of inpatient nursing services, ensuring the delivery of exceptional, compassionate, and patient- and family-centered care. The Nursing Director fosters a culture of excellence, collaboration, equity, and continuous improvement while aligning nursing practice with DFCI’s mission, values, and Professional Practice Model. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality patient care by developing and implementing nursing policies, procedures, and best practices. The Director leads and mentors a diverse team of nursing professionals, fostering their professional growth and maintaining a supportive work environment. Collaborating extensively with interdisciplinary teams and other departments, the Director optimizes patient outcomes and enhances service delivery. This position plays a critical role in strategic planning, promotes a culture of continuous improvement, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards.

Job Responsibility

Responsible for the overall leadership, management, and coordination of nursing services within the Institute’s oncology inpatient hospital
Carries 24-hour accountability operational leadership of inpatient nursing services, ensuring the delivery of exceptional, compassionate, and patient- and family-centered care
Fosters a culture of excellence, collaboration, equity, and continuous improvement while aligning nursing practice with DFCI’s mission, values, and Professional Practice Model
Ensures the delivery of high-quality patient care by developing and implementing nursing policies, procedures, and best practices
Leads and mentors a diverse team of nursing professionals, fostering their professional growth and maintaining a supportive work environment
Collaborating extensively with interdisciplinary teams and other departments, the Director optimizes patient outcomes and enhances service delivery
Plays a critical role in strategic planning, promotes a culture of continuous improvement, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards
Effective leadership in nursing involves creating a positive work environment through direction and supervision, while implementing strategies to boost staff morale and retention
Regular performance evaluations and constructive feedback that help set clear expectations and goals, addressing staff concerns promptly to maintain team cohesion
Recruitment efforts focus on attracting top talent, promoting diversity, and ensuring adequate staffing levels to meet patient care needs, while managing workloads to prevent burnout
Building strong relationships with healthcare professionals such as physicians and pharmacists to support integrated patient care
Leading interdisciplinary meetings and serving as a liaison between nursing staff and other departments that fosters open communication and collaboration, ensuring comprehensive care plans and positive patient outcomes
Lead initiatives to implement new programs and technologies that enhances patient care and operational efficiency, with staff engagement being key to successful change processes
Utilizing data analysis to identify areas for improvement, by engaging in quality assurance programs to ensure adherence to evidence-based practices and regulatory requirements
Budget management and resource allocation are optimized to maintain quality without compromising efficiency
Promoting patient-centered care involves initiatives to improve satisfaction and experience, advocating for patient rights, and fostering open communication among staff
Recognizing and rewarding excellence in nursing practice by encouraging a culture of safety and excellence, ensuring ethical considerations are prioritized in care delivery

Requirements

Bachelor's and Master's degrees required, one of which must be in Nursing
Registered Nurse with 3-5 years' experience in health care, with progressive administrative experience
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and or New Hampshire as applicable
Exceptional leadership involves mentoring and developing nursing staff, fostering team building, motivation, and a positive workplace culture, while effectively resolving conflicts and facilitating difficult conversations
Strong interpersonal skills enable building relationships across disciplines, with effective communication ensuring clear and compassionate information delivery to staff, patients, and families, and proficiency in facilitating meetings and discussions
Aligning nursing services with organizational goals requires managing multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines efficiently in a dynamic environment

Nice to have

Advanced degrees in Nursing Administration, Healthcare Management, or related field are preferred
Oncology experience preferred
Leadership, Oncology, or Research Nursing certification preferred (required to obtain within 2 years of employment)

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