Director, Hematology / Oncology Service Line, Sedation ...

+ GENERAL SUMMARY + The Director of Hematology/Oncology Service Line, Sedation and Infusion reports to the Inpatient Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) and facilitates collaborative partnerships with the physicians to ensure service line development, management, and growth. The Director provides oversight and direction to the Childrenu2019s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center clinic and infusion area, off-site clinics, inpatient Hematology/Oncology unit, and Sedation and Infusion Therapy. The Director is accountable for overall operation, direction and delivery of patient care that promotes safety and well-being of all patients on a twenty-four-hour basis. Responsibilities include but are not limited to implementing evidence-based nursing practice to achieve operational excellence, facilitating respectful and productive interdisciplinary collaborations, promoting and monitoring a culture of efficiency, results driven performance, and customer-oriented services, as well as coordinating staff educational opportunities and certification processes. A high level of independence in performance of the role and/or solution of problems is expected, however, demonstrated cooperation and collaboration is equally essential for successful functioning. The Nursing Director supports sound fiscal and human resource practices and provides effective leadership to support the development and achievement of the organizationu2019s strategic priorities. + ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES + Development of processes to promote quality of service, budgetary compliance and overall operations of the departments. + Provides clear direction regarding budget expectations, setting performance expectations and desired outcomes. + Monitors quality standards to assure compliance with governmental regulations and the established standards of accreting agencies. + Monitors productivity data, contributes ideas to improve methods and productivity while maintaining high quality patient care. + Implement nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice, CHKDHS philosophy and operational policies while maintaining compliance with state and federal rules and regulations. + Ensures the proper staffing of assigned units and, either directly or through delegation to managers, is responsible for scheduling, training and developing, and evaluating the performance of nurses and others. + Proactively develops positive employee relations and recognition. + Collaborates with physicians to ensure patient-centered care, respectful communication, and focus on improving outcomes. + Builds and maintains effective working relationships with executive leadership, nursing directors, nursing supervisors, and other key stakeholders to support the development of strategic nursing initiatives and optimize resource allocation. + Role models the EXCEL behaviors and coach/mentor staff to impact staff and patient experience. Promotes teamwork, mutual respect and effective communication. + Leads, manages, coaches, and trains a team or department, provides guidance, support, and mentors to ensure optimal performance and productivity. + Collaborates with other departments, such as I.S. Infection Control, Quality, and others, in enhancing safety, process improvement and other initiatives. + Oversees recruitment, hiring, team/department orientation, performance appraisals and disciplinary actions including up to termination processes for a team or department. + Performs other duties as directed. + LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS + Required Licenses and/or Certifications + Registered Nursing License in the State of Virginia or Registered Nurse holding a valid Compact State license required at time of hire. + MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS + Required Education and Experience + Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university required. + May be substituted with the following: + Masteru2019s degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related field from an accredited college or university provided the candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university. + At time of hire, actively pursuing a Masteru2019s degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited college or university. Candidate must graduate with an MSN within one year of hire. + Five years of progressive nursing leadership experience in a setting committed to collaborative decision making and team development required. + At time of hire, a record of completion and/or enrollment for all education, licenses, training and/or certifications is required. + Continuous re-certification and/or maintenance of state licensures, certifications, educational and application requirements is required during employment. + Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Professional knowledge of areas of responsibility to include theory, practice, and administration to direct planning and implementation. + Requires critical thinking and analytical skills necessary to organize and oversee work of subordinates. + Proficiency and technical aptitude with the use of Adobe Acrobat and MS Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word. + Highly motivated, enthusiastic team player who takes initiative. + Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. + Excellent time management skills, able to shift priorities and able to work independently and problem solve in a fast paced, fluid environment. + Possesses strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills as well as, the ability to interact with and build collegial relationships with diverse individuals. + Has a level of independence and assertiveness to assume leadership role in the project and able to function as part of a team. + Ability to follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) policies and procedures and maintain confidentiality of all facility and facility-related (patients/families) information. + WORKING CONDITIONS + Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like. + PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS + Click here to view physical requirements. 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Created: 2026-03-23