Nurse Leader (New York City)

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

About Us: The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Nurse Leader – Infusion Services (New York City) At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, our Infusion Services team is essential to delivering safe, evidence‑based cancer treatments with compassion and precision. As a Nurse Leader, you will guide a high‑performing infusion team, champion clinical excellence, support innovation, and shape the patient and staff experience in one of MSK’s most critical care environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• BLS certification required; national nursing certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years recent nursing experience; infusion or oncology experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a clinical setting.
• Ability to oversee large teams, manage resources, and support performance effectively.
• Exceptional communication skills with strong self‑awareness and emotional intelligence.
• Proven mentorship and coaching capability to develop nursing talent.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to drive high‑quality patient outcomes.
• Adaptability and resilience in leading teams through change and rapidly evolving clinical needs.
• Collaborative leadership style focused on building trusting, productive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership for infusion services, ensuring safe and consistent delivery of oncology infusion treatments.
• Support nurses in managing complex regimens, symptom management, and patient education.
• Uphold the highest standards of patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Foster a compassionate, patient‑centered environment focused on trust and continuity of care.
• Lead staff education, competency development, and ongoing professional growth.
• Drive workflow optimization to support timely, efficient patient throughput.
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary partners to coordinate seamless patient care.
• Mentor and coach clinicians through individualized training and orientation pathways.
• Lead and support a large, diverse team (60+ staff, including RNs and MAs), with the ability to step in operationally as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees