About The Position

Duke Cancer Institute is seeking a Clinical Operations Director to provide overall direction and leadership for assigned clinical areas on a 24-hour basis. This role ensures the effective administrative management of clinical functions related to personnel and policy to meet the mission of patient care, education, and research within a fiscally responsible organization. The Duke Cancer Institute is part of Duke Health, a renowned healthcare system in Durham, North Carolina, consistently ranked among the best in the United States. Duke University Hospital, the largest of the four Duke Health hospitals, is a Magnet-designated organization known for its comprehensive facilities and commitment to advancing health.

Requirements

  • Bachelor or higher degree in Nursing and Master's Degree in related field
  • Five years of nursing experience is required including at least 2 years of experience in a management role.
  • Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina.
  • BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

  • Ability to manage multiple organization missions.
  • Facilitation, consensus-building, and negotiation skills.
  • Sensitivity for and understanding of clinical disciplines and issues.
  • Understand cost containment and managed care systems.
  • The ability to work with all types of individuals in multiple settings and locations and to promote diversity in the workplace.
  • Knowledge of necessary regulatory bodies including North Carolina Nurse Practice Act.
  • Expert communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and coordinate work of designated employees, manage personnel activities to meet CSU/Departmental, Hospital and Health System objectives related to the provision of patient care within designated clinical areas.
  • In collaboration with other administrative leadership, develop strategic and operational plans for assigned clinical area(s).
  • Communicate plans and continuously evaluate plans.
  • Develop and communicate vision for unit care delivery models and facilitate ongoing refinement of such models.
  • Provide developmental opportunities for direct reports.
  • Serve as clinical operational liaison with administrative and professional personnel concerning unit and/or departmental, Hospital and Health System policies and procedures, personnel administration and budgetary preparation and control.
  • Maintain interface with departmental personnel to coordinate clinical operational activities to ensure adequate staffing, space and facilities, coordination of purchasing, maintenance and renovation activities for the operational areas, administer a program of property management and accountability.
  • Determine and recommend necessary space, equipment, supplies and support systems to ensure effective functioning of unit/department.
  • Ensure safe environment of care for all staff, patients, and families.
  • Ensure effective processes for staff development, recruitment and retention.
  • Develop and support unit, shared governance structure.
  • Assure staff participation in departmental and Organizational Nursing Structures.
  • Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Benefits

  • Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)
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