Senior Director of Nursing - Inpatient Oncology

Senior Nursing Director

The Senior Nursing Director (SND) of the Inpatient Hospital at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a pivotal leadership role, reporting to the Associate Chief Nursing Officer. This position carries 24-hour accountability for strategic and operational leadership of inpatient nursing services, ensuring the delivery of exceptional, compassionate, and patient- and family-centered care. The SND fosters a culture of excellence, collaboration, equity, and continuous improvement while aligning nursing practice with DFCI's mission, values, and Professional Practice Model. The SND is responsible for nursing practice, quality improvement, workforce development, regulatory compliance, fiscal planning, and strategic growth, and serves as a mentor to nursing leaders within the division. This role requires strong interdisciplinary collaboration and is critical in shaping the future of oncology nursing at Dana-Farber.

Responsibilities :

• Strategic Nursing Leadership
• Management and Supervision
• Workforce Development and Retention
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance
• Advancement of Nursing Practice
• Mentorship and Professional Development

Education Required : Masters Degree

Education Preferred : Doctorate

Area of Study Required : Nursing

Area of Study Preferred : Nursing Leadership

Experience Required : Registered nurse with 10 years' experience in health care required, with progressive administrative experience.

Experience Preferred : Oncology Experience

License / Certification / Registration Required : Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and or New Hampshire as applicable. Leadership, Oncology, or Research Nursing certification (required within 2 years of employment)

Pay Transparency Statement : The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate's relevant experience, skills and qualifications. Sr Dir, Nursing $225,200. - $253,000. per year based on working 40 hrs / week

Special Working Conditions : Works in inpatient and office settings with possible exposure to hazardous materials or infectious diseases through airborne transmission or contact with blood or body fluids. Personal Protective Equipment is available for use in these settings. May require regular travel to DFCI locations. Must have access to reliable transportation to travel to and from the various locations as needed.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.