Cancer Services Director

Base Salary $120-145k

Cancer Services Director

Job Details

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, coordinates, and evaluates Oncology services across Radiation Oncology, Infusion Therapy, and Medical Oncology, ensuring integrated and high-quality service delivery. Oversees related services including genetics, patient navigation, and patient registry programs.
• Collaborates with leadership in developing and executing departmental goals that align with the organization’s strategic plan, including establishing performance metrics, monitoring progress, and implementing necessary adjustments.
• Builds and maintains professional relationships with physicians, community partners, third-party payers, agencies, vendors, and other healthcare organizations.
• Assists in developing marketing strategies to promote Cancer Services programs.
• Participates in interdisciplinary quality improvement activities and uses data-driven methods and statistical tools to communicate outcomes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Complies with the Corporate Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, HIPAA, and applicable laws. Ensures departmental policies and procedures support regulatory compliance.
• Ensures optimal utilization of departmental resources, assists with operational and capital budgeting, participates in benchmarking activities, and monitors budget and productivity variances.
• Identifies facility and equipment needs, supports technology acquisition, and selects vendors in accordance with organizational processes.
• Engages with Medical Staff in support of program operations and strategic priorities.
• Prepares volume projections and related planning documents to support operational and financial forecasting.
• Participates in mandatory safety, security, and infection control programs and promotes a safe environment at all times.
• Supports physician recruitment and retention strategies within Oncology services.
• Ensures all Cancer Services programs maintain compliance with regulatory bodies and accreditation organizations.
• Coordinates quarterly Cancer Center Committee Meetings in collaboration with the medical director and/or VP.
• Implements policies and procedures that promote patient safety, service quality, and staff competency.
• Identifies performance improvement opportunities and corrects deficiencies as needed.
• Completes assigned duties accurately and timely, participates in required meetings, and engages in opportunities for professional development.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient, resident, employee, and organizational information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides leadership and supervision for staff within Radiation Oncology, Infusion Therapy, Medical Oncology, and Cancer Services. Responsibilities include hiring, training, performance evaluation, coaching, discipline, scheduling, and daily oversight in accordance with organizational policies and laws.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, business, or related field of study; Master’s degree in Business or Healthcare preferred.
• BSN with current Iowa RN licensure or other oncology-specific licensure preferred.
• Minimum of five years of clinical experience and three years of leadership experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Position Requirements, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification through the American Heart Association required (may be obtained during onboarding with organizational support).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally in both verbal and written formats with staff, patients, families, and community partners.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information ethically and responsibly.

Language Skills

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English at a professional level.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents, clinical guidelines, financial reports, regulatory standards, and legal documents.
• Ability to write clear reports, policies, and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information to leadership, staff, physicians, board members, public audiences, and regulatory agencies.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and in writing in fast paced and high stakes situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent requirements necessary to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.
• Frequent use of hands for typing, handling documents, operating equipment, and performing administrative or clinical oversight duties.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching as part of department rounding or assessment activities.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally (e.g., equipment, supplies).
• Requires sufficient visual acuity for reading documents, observing clinical areas, and evaluating detailed information, including close, distance, peripheral, and color vision.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, hazardous materials, and potential needle-stick injuries.
• Must be able to tolerate periods of moderate physical activity and occasional high emotional stress inherent to oncology and clinical leadership.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is generally performed in a clinical environment including patient care areas, administrative offices, and treatment suites.
• Exposure to hazards such as moving mechanical parts, chemical agents, radiation therapy areas, cleaning agents, and airborne particles may occur.
• Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens, unpleasant sights/odors, or emotionally challenging situations involving patients and families.
• Occasional exposure to vibration or confined spaces related to equipment areas.
• Noise levels are typically moderate but may vary depending on the specific location within the Cancer Center.
• Work may involve occasional travel for training, collaboration, or professional meetings.