Senior Director, Nursing Quality & Magnet Program Jobs

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Location:
United States, Brookline

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

225200.00 - 253000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Senior Director of Nursing Quality and Magnet Program Director (MPD) is an Institute-wide functional leader accountable for the strategic vision, system-wide integration, and sustained performance of nursing quality and the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program across Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI). This role co-develops and leads the multi-year roadmap in partnership with the Nurse Executive Committee (NEC) for professional nursing practice excellence, aligning with DFCI’s Mission, Vision, Core Values, and the Institute’s Quality and Safety strategy. The Senior Director drives evidence-based practice, professional governance, workforce development, and exemplary professional practice to deliver top-quartile nurse-sensitive outcomes and an unmatched patient and family experience in oncology.

Job Responsibility:

Set the vision and multi-year strategy for nursing quality, Magnet performance, and professional practice excellence
align goals with the Institute’s strategic plan and the nursing strategic plan
Lead system-wide professional governance, optimizing structures, chartering councils, and ensuring strong bidirectional communication and decision-making across nursing and interprofessional teams
Partner with the CNO, NEC, and Institute Quality and Safety leadership to develop and execute the annual Nursing Quality and Magnet Advancement Plan
Identifies operational risks and key performance indicators
maintains dashboards and drives accountability across functions
Provides direction and is accountable across multiple functions with broad organizational impact
Serve as the organization’s senior executive for the ANCC Magnet Program
oversee gap analyses, documentation, sources of evidence, empirical outcomes, site visit preparation, and post-visit sustainment
Ensure integration of Magnet domains into policies, education, and daily practice
Act as the primary liaison to ANCC, leading communications, submissions, and compliance
Lead the enterprise Nursing Quality Plan in alignment with Institute priorities
establish targets, dashboards, and accountability mechanisms for nurse-sensitive indicators and oncology-specific outcomes
Embed high reliability principles, Just Culture, and evidence-based safety practices to reduce harm and variation
Oversee design, deployment, and continuous improvement of real-time analytics, dashboards, and data governance
Build and sustain an infrastructure for nursing EBP, research, and innovation
mentor scholars
support IRB processes
and disseminate outcomes through publications and national presentations
Sponsor pilots and system-scale improvements, leveraging human-centered design and Lean methods
evaluate ROI and clinical impact
Assists in budgeting and resource planning for nursing quality and Magnet programs
manage vendors, contracts, and consultative services
Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements and oncology specialty standards
proactively identify and mitigate risks
Build strong partnerships with Institute leaders, affiliate sites, and academic collaborators
Represent DFCI at national organizations and conferences to enhance reputation and benchmark best practices
Supervises staff. Hires, develops, and manages staff to achieve organizational goals

Requirements:

Master’s degree in Nursing or a health-related field required
DNP or PhD strongly preferred
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and/or New Hampshire, as applicable
10+ years of progressive nursing leadership experience, including substantial administrative responsibility
oncology experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated success leading ANCC Magnet initial designation and re-designation efforts in complex or multi-site organizations
Specialty certification in Oncology, Education, or Administration required within 2 years
Nurse Executive–Advanced (NEA-BC) preferred
Additional quality/process improvement certifications preferred (e.g., CPHQ, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent)
Experience with program development, evaluation, complex change management, and enterprise analytics required
Membership and active engagement in oncology and/or nursing professional organizations preferred
Executive presence with advanced leadership, change management, and strategic planning capabilities
Deep subject matter expertise in professional practice, Magnet standards, oncology nursing, and clinical quality frameworks
Advanced analytic skills, including data interpretation, visualization, and use of EHR/informatics tools
proficiency with dashboard development and data governance
Expertise in process improvement (Lean/Six Sigma), project/portfolio management, and performance measurement
Exceptional communication, scholarly and business writing, and persuasive influence across all levels
Strong financial acumen, budgeting, and vendor/contract management experience
Critical thinking, complex problem-solving, and the ability to lead effectively within interprofessional, matrixed environments

Nice to have:

DNP or PhD
Oncology experience
Nurse Executive–Advanced (NEA-BC) certification
Quality/process improvement certifications (e.g., CPHQ, Lean Six Sigma)
Membership and active engagement in oncology and/or nursing professional organizations

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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