Associate Director, Clinical Nursing - Stem Cell Unit

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

G18 Stem Cell Unit is seeking an Associate Director, Clinical Nursing to lead one of the nation's premier oncology inpatient teams. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced nursing leader to oversee a dynamic 48-bed Stem Cell Transplant unit, driving clinical excellence, operational performance, workforce engagement, and outstanding patient outcomes in a world-renowned cancer center. The ideal candidate is a transformational nursing leader with progressive inpatient leadership experience, preferably in oncology or other high-acuity acute care settings. This leader will provide primary day-shift operational oversight for a 48-bed inpatient unit while ensuring continuous 24/7 accountability for clinical excellence, patient safety, workforce engagement, and operational performance. They possess a proven ability to develop and execute strategic priorities that align with organizational goals, driving measurable results in clinical quality, patient safety, workforce engagement, financial stewardship, productivity, patient throughput, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The successful candidate excels at fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and excellence in nursing practice. A successful leader in this role is adept at coaching, mentoring, and developing clinical nurses and support staff, creating an environment that promotes professional growth, clinical competence, and career advancement. They are an effective communicator and relationship builder who collaborates seamlessly with physicians, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary teams to achieve exceptional patient outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Nursing
6 years Professional nursing experience with two years in cancer care.
2 years Management experience in the management of direct patient care activities.
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure State of Texas Professional Nursing License (RN). Upon Hire
BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire
CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree Nursing or health related field.
OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification National certification in Oncology and/or Administration. Upon Hire
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire

Responsibilities

Sets strategic priorities and operational tactics in collaboration with the Director of Nursing and/or Clinical Administrative Director to support institutional, divisional, and departmental goals.
Maintains accountability for care delivery and operational outcomes across the assigned 48-bed inpatient unit, including clinical quality, patient safety, patient experience, productivity, financial performance, throughput, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Provides leadership, direction, coaching, and professional development opportunities for clinical nurses, charge nurses, and support staff to foster a high-performing team.
Directs, delegates, and oversees daily patient care operations to ensure safe, efficient, evidence-based care and achievement of nursing and patient care excellence standards.
Promotes a positive and healthy work environment by cultivating a culture of engagement, accountability, innovation, growth, and professional development.
Supports and advances clinical competency, evidence-based practice, certification, succession planning, and ongoing professional development for nursing and support staff.
Collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and quality initiatives.
Leads and supports change management, performance improvement, and strategic initiatives designed to enhance patient care delivery and operational effectiveness.
Ensures regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and adherence to institutional policies, standards, and best practices.
Provides day-shift operational leadership for the 48-bed Stem Cell Unit while maintaining 24/7 accountability for patient care delivery, staffing effectiveness, and overall unit performance.