Chief Nursing Officer

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, nursing is at the heart of the patient experience. We are seeking a strategic, compassionate, and visionary leader to serve as our Senior Vice President, Nursing and Patient Care Services & Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). In this influential executive role, you will help shape the future of patient care across one of the nation's premier cancer centers. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will lead efforts to ensure exceptional clinical quality, patient safety, nursing excellence, and outstanding patient experiences. This position is more than a leadership role—it is an opportunity to inspire and support nurses, advance evidence-based practice, strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, and help ensure that every patient receives the highest level of care throughout their cancer journey. The ideal candidate is a respected healthcare leader who is passionate about nursing excellence, committed to developing high-performing teams, and energized by the opportunity to drive meaningful change within a nationally recognized organization.

Requirements

• A transformational leader who inspires trust, collaboration, and accountability.
• Passionate about advancing nursing practice and delivering exceptional patient care.
• Skilled at bringing people together around a shared vision and achieving results through teamwork.
• Committed to developing future leaders and creating opportunities for professional growth.
• Comfortable navigating complex healthcare environments while maintaining a focus on patients and caregivers.
• An effective communicator who builds strong relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Doctoral degree and the equivalent of six (6) years of progressively responsible senior-level experience including eighteen (18) months experience in a supervisory, administrative, consultative, managerial or executive capacity; or
• Master’s degree and the equivalent of eight (8) years of progressively responsible senior-level experience including eighteen (18) months experience in a supervisory, administrative, consultative, managerial or executive capacity; or
• Bachelor’s degree and the equivalent of ten (10) years of progressively responsible senior-level experience including eighteen (18) months experience in a supervisory, administrative, consultative, managerial or executive capacity; or
• Any combination of education/experience/training that demonstrates the ability of the individual to perform executive-level duties and fulfill the responsibilities of the Vice President. However, all candidates must have the equivalent of at least eighteen (18) months’ experience in a supervisory, administrative, consultative, managerial or executive capacity; stated in 1, 2, or 3 above.
• Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.

Nice To Haves

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in New York State.
• Master's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or PhD preferred.
• Significant leadership experience within a cancer center or complex healthcare organization.
• Demonstrated success leading nursing operations, quality initiatives, and patient care programs.
• Deep understanding of oncology nursing practice and patient care delivery.
• Experience supporting nursing excellence programs, professional practice models, and accreditation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, patient safety standards, quality improvement, and nursing management.
• Experience with staffing, workforce development, budgeting, strategic planning, and operational leadership.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, coaching, and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for nursing and patient care services across the organization.
• Champion a culture of safety, quality, compassion, and patient-centered care.
• Establish and advance professional nursing practice standards that support exceptional clinical outcomes.
• Lead and support Roswell Park's Magnet® designation and ongoing nursing excellence initiatives.
• Partner with physicians, clinical leaders, researchers, and operational teams to develop innovative approaches to patient care.
• Foster a culture of evidence-based practice, continuous learning, and professional development.
• Develop and mentor nursing leaders while building strong, engaged, and high-performing teams.
• Guide initiatives that improve patient experience, clinical quality, operational efficiency, and care delivery.
• Support nursing research and promote collaboration between clinical practice and scientific discovery.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and professional practice standards.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to advance organizational priorities, growth strategies, and long-term planning.
• Oversee key patient care and support service areas, including nursing administration, perioperative services, case management, social work, patient education, nutrition services, employee health, and other patient care programs.

Benefits

• Roswell Park's mission is to eliminate cancer's grip on humanity through personalized approaches, groundbreaking discoveries, and the healing power of hope.
• Nationally Recognized Excellence – Join one of the nation's leading cancer centers and the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Upstate New York.
• Culture of Innovation – Work alongside world-class clinicians, researchers, and leaders committed to advancing cancer care.
• Leadership Impact – Shape the future of nursing practice, patient care delivery, and healthcare excellence.
• Collaborative Environment – Be part of an organization that values teamwork, respect, inclusion, and shared success.
• Professional Growth – Lead talented teams while influencing organizational strategy and advancing your own leadership journey.
• Commitment to People – At Roswell Park, employees are valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful difference every day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive