Director Oncology Services

CommonSpirit Health • Bakersfield, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Cancer Center Services leads the Medical Oncology practice and supports the day-to-day operations of the Oncology Service at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, California. The role leads the development, continuous improvement, and promotion of quality standards of care, while helping ensure an excellent patient experience. The Director works collaboratively with the oncology care team and across specialties to provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to a large, diverse population in California’s Central Valley. The position manages oncology services’ finances and partners with Philanthropy to develop funding opportunities for oncology services and cancer care. The successful candidate is an experienced healthcare manager or director with a track record overseeing inpatient and outpatient oncology services, and strong one-on-one and group communication skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (e.g., BSN), or equivalent education and experience.
• Master’s degree in nursing or a related field (e.g., MSN, MBA, or MHA).
• At least three years of nursing experience.
• At least two years of leadership experience.
• Registered Nursing License (RN) in California.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience as a healthcare manager or director overseeing inpatient and outpatient oncology services.
• Excellent one-on-one and group communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of oncology experience.
• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) certification.
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Medical Oncology practice.
• Support the day-to-day operations of the Oncology Service at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital.
• Collaborate with the oncology care team and partner across specialties to develop, continuously improve, and promote quality standards of care.
• Help ensure an excellent patient experience.
• Manage the finances of oncology services.
• Partner with Philanthropy to develop funding opportunities for oncology services and cancer care.
• Share knowledge and improve others’ understanding of patients’ needs.

Benefits

• Annual performance-based bonus program.
• Annual employer-funded retirement contribution; no employee contribution is required.
• No-cost medical coverage for the employee.
• Flexible Time Away program.

What This Job Offers

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