Director, Nursing - Float Pool & Staffing Administration

City of Hope•Duarte, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. Position Summary The Director of Nursing provides leadership for nursing practice, operations, and staff development within a group of assigned units or clinics. You will collaborate closely with physicians, nurse managers, and interprofessional teams to support patient safety, quality outcomes, and a positive care experience. You will also oversee strategy, workforce management, performance improvement, and regulatory readiness.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Nursing or Bachelor’s in Nursing with a Master’s in a related field.
Minimum 7 years of nursing experience, including 3–5 years in leadership.
Demonstrated experience with Staff development, coaching, and performance management
Demonstrated experience with Operational and budget oversight in a clinical setting
Demonstrated experience with Leading quality, safety, or performance improvement initiatives
Demonstrated experience with Regulatory compliance and survey readiness
Ability to build trust, foster collaboration, and lead through change.
Excellent communication, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
Current California RN license (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
BLS certification
National certification in area of expertise or leadership (within 12 months).

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor nurse managers and clinical teams; support professional growth and retention.
Ensure the delivery of safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Oversee staffing models, workforce planning, and resource allocation to meet patient care needs.
Manage departmental budgets, monitor financial performance, and support cost-effective operations.
Guide quality and performance improvement initiatives using data, metrics, and evidence-based standards.
Promote professional governance, healthy workplace culture staff engagement, and collaborative decision-making.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, state licensure).
Foster strong interdisciplinary partnerships to support efficient, coordinated care.