Director of Nursing: Oncology, Cardiology, and Interventional Radiology Full Time

BRISTOL HOSPITAL GROUP•Bristol, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Bristol Hospital and Health Care, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet ® and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Hospital and Health Care your choice. Position Summary: The Director of Nursing (DON) for Oncology, Cardiology, and Interventional Radiology provides strategic, operational, and clinical leadership across multiple complex service lines. This role ensures high-quality, patient-centered care, promotes excellence in clinical outcomes, and drives continuous improvement in efficiency, safety, staff engagement, and financial performance. The Director oversees nursing leadership and clinical operations for Oncology and Cancer Care services, Cardiology, and nursing services within Interventional Radiology. This role oversees two Nurse Navigators (Breast Health and Cancer Care Center) and a Nurse Manager for Cardiology and Interventional Radiology. Additionally, the Director functions as the organizational liaison for Sleep Center operations and EEG services, coordinating care and performance with outsourced neurology services. This is a hospital-based leadership role with responsibility for operations, quality, patient experience, and budgeting across all assigned areas. Strategic Leadership Develop and implement short- and long-range strategic plans aligned with organizational goals, service line priorities, and national benchmarks for Oncology, Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging, and Interventional Radiology. Identify and act on growth opportunities, service line expansion, and emerging market trends, including navigation services, diagnostic and interventional capabilities, and ambulatory growth. Foster strong collaboration with physician leaders, medical directors, radiologists, cardiologists, oncologists, and interdisciplinary teams. Serve as the nursing and operational liaison for the Sleep Center and EEG services, ensuring effective coordination with the outsourced neurology group. Operational Oversight Provide direct leadership, supervision, mentorship, and performance management for the Nurse Manager and Nurse Navigators within scope. Ensure efficient daily operations across all assigned departments, including patient flow, throughput, access, and care coordination. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and best practices (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, state and federal regulations). Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience, reduce variation, and improve operational efficiency and staff productivity. Oversee staffing models, schedules, and resource allocation to meet clinical and operational demands. Ensure proper functioning, maintenance, and utilization of diagnostic, interventional, and procedural equipment and supplies. Financial Management Prepare, manage, and monitor departmental budgets, including labor, supplies, and capital forecasting. Analyze financial performance, productivity, and utilization metrics; implement corrective actions as needed to meet fiscal goals. Partner with finance, supply chain, and revenue cycle teams to support cost containment, charge capture, and revenue optimization. Clinical Leadership & Quality Promote evidence-based practice, clinical excellence, and continuous quality improvement across all service lines. Ensure adherence to patient safety standards, infection prevention protocols, and quality benchmarks. Lead and support quality initiatives, audits, and performance improvement plans. Support professional development, engagement, and retention of nursing and support staff through coaching, mentorship, and performance management. Patient Experience & Engagement Champion a patient-centered culture that emphasizes compassionate care, care coordination, and service excellence. Use patient experience data and feedback to drive improvement initiatives and service recovery strategies. Partner with nurse navigators to ensure seamless patient transitions and enhanced care coordination, particularly for oncology and breast health patients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment
BLS required
Minimum of 5 years of progressive nursing leadership experience in an acute care hospital setting
Strong, collaborative leadership and team-building capabilities
Expertise in operational management, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement
Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate insights into action
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and change-management skills
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multidisciplinary teams and drive strategic initiatives
High School diploma or High School Equivalency Required.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Adaptability and flexibility necessary for work schedule and patient care requirements.
Data entry, computer knowledge, customer service skills are required.
Good command of the English language, computer skills and medical terminology, ICD-9 coding, medical office/ hospital experience desired.
Strong attention to detail is needed as well.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN), Healthcare Administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA), or related field strongly preferred
Leadership or specialty certifications (e.g., NE-BC, OCN, CCRN, CEN, or radiology/interventional certifications) preferred
Prior experience in Oncology, Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging, Interventional Radiology, or related procedural areas highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement short- and long-range strategic plans aligned with organizational goals, service line priorities, and national benchmarks for Oncology, Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging, and Interventional Radiology.
Identify and act on growth opportunities, service line expansion, and emerging market trends, including navigation services, diagnostic and interventional capabilities, and ambulatory growth.
Foster strong collaboration with physician leaders, medical directors, radiologists, cardiologists, oncologists, and interdisciplinary teams.
Serve as the nursing and operational liaison for the Sleep Center and EEG services, ensuring effective coordination with the outsourced neurology group.
Provide direct leadership, supervision, mentorship, and performance management for the Nurse Manager and Nurse Navigators within scope.
Ensure efficient daily operations across all assigned departments, including patient flow, throughput, access, and care coordination.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and best practices (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, state and federal regulations).
Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience, reduce variation, and improve operational efficiency and staff productivity.
Oversee staffing models, schedules, and resource allocation to meet clinical and operational demands.
Ensure proper functioning, maintenance, and utilization of diagnostic, interventional, and procedural equipment and supplies.
Prepare, manage, and monitor departmental budgets, including labor, supplies, and capital forecasting.
Analyze financial performance, productivity, and utilization metrics; implement corrective actions as needed to meet fiscal goals.
Partner with finance, supply chain, and revenue cycle teams to support cost containment, charge capture, and revenue optimization.
Promote evidence-based practice, clinical excellence, and continuous quality improvement across all service lines.
Ensure adherence to patient safety standards, infection prevention protocols, and quality benchmarks.
Lead and support quality initiatives, audits, and performance improvement plans.
Support professional development, engagement, and retention of nursing and support staff through coaching, mentorship, and performance management.
Champion a patient-centered culture that emphasizes compassionate care, care coordination, and service excellence.
Use patient experience data and feedback to drive improvement initiatives and service recovery strategies.
Partner with nurse navigators to ensure seamless patient transitions and enhanced care coordination, particularly for oncology and breast health patients.