Cancer Center Director

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Cancer Center Director

Job Description

The Cancer Center Director is responsible for staffing, operations, planning and development, patient and provider communication at the clinics. Provides direction and support to the clinic staff.

Department: Cancer Center

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week

Required: IL RN and BSN

Pay: Based on experience, starting at $94,348.80

Responsibilities

Collaborates with Communications Department in the marketing and promotion of medical providers and their practices. Supports outreach efforts, patient education programs and community engagement related to the service line ., Collaborates with Communications Department in the marketing and promotion of medical providers and their practices. Supports outreach efforts, patient education programs and community engagement related to the service line ., Develops and manages the clinic's annual operating and capital budget. Monitors financial performance including revenue cycle management, charge capture and expense control., Ensures care coordination across the continuum form diagnosis through survivorship or end of life care, implementing programs to address social determinants of health, financial navigation and patient education. Serves as a patient advocate and addresses concerns with compassion and professionalism., Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies governing health care delivery and the rules of accreditation. CIA additionally provides ongoing clinical advice to Patient Safety Committee, JCAHO oversight function and Regulatory Compliance Committee to assure division compliance in ways best meeting the changing needs of patients, providers and regulatory expectations., Focuses on establishing stability and reducing variance in the operations of all departmental functions. Promotes and utilizes Quality Improvement principles and methods to achieve continuously improving the departmental services and systems. Responds to appropriate requests and initiatives from Vice Presidents, other Directors and Managers, physicians and staff to improve services., Leader-Coach:
Leads by example. Inspires, nurtures and challenges others to reach their full potential. Cooperates, collaborates, and forms partnerships. Retains and selects people who fit the organizational culture of Service Excellence. Demonstrates passion and compassion. Expresses appreciation for time and effort and offers rewards.  , Leader-Communicator:
Consistently uses cascade learning to keep others informed. Demonstrates strong presentation and listening skills.  Respects all others and their opinions.  Provides timely and constructive feedback.  Accepts constructive feedback.  , Leader-Life Long Learner:
Pursues learning opportunities.  Commits to professional leadership development.  Identifies and seeks best practices.  Takes risks, is resilient and learns from mistakes.  , Leader-Safety Advocate:
Ensures a safe environment and practices for patients and employees.  , Leader-Service Champion:
Commits and leads others to service excellence.  Sets and achieves goals and/or productivity measures.  Commits actions to benefit the community we serve.  , Leader-Steward:
Practices Stewardship in the management of people, materials, and finances.  Meets defind objectives within established deadlines.  , Leader-Values Compass:
Demonstrates integrity and high ethical standards.  , Management-Actively participates in ongoing continuing education opportunities to accomplish both personal and professional self-development and to remain current in healthcare issues and department specific trends., Management-Develops creative solutions as required in solving conflicts or complex problems; works to structure win-win solutions when possible., Management-Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies governing health care delivery and the rules of accreditation., Management-Focuses on establishing stability and reducing variance in the operations of all departmental functions.  Promotes and utilizes Quality Improvement principles and methods to achieve continuously improving departmental services and systems.  Responds to appropriate requests and initiatives from Vice Presidents, other Directors and Managers, physicians, and staff to improve services., Management-Responsible for development, implementation, and evaluation of departmental policies, procedures, protocols and standards to maintain a high quality level of service.  , Monitors service line financial performance, including infusion drug costs, reimbursement trends and chare capture accuracy. Collaborates with pharmacy, revenue cycle and finance to manage high-cost drug utilization and prior authorization workflows., Oversees clinic supervisors and managers, providing coaching and performance evaluations. Monitors clinic productivity, efficiency, access and capacity ., Partners with clinical quality teams to lead initiatives around chemotherapy safety, infection control and quality metrics such as time to treatment, hospitalization rates and symptom management., Promotes interdisciplinary collaboration between oncologists, nurses, palliative care, social work, pharmacy and diagnostic imaging to ensure timely coordination of lab, imaging, chemotherapy, radiation and treatment regimens., Provides leadership for the Oncology service line including medical oncology, radiation oncology, hematology and outpatient infusion services., Provides oversight in clinic related construction projects., Provides strategic leadership through development and implementation of service line goals, growth initiatives and performance improvement strategies. Identifies opportunities for service line expansion, partnerships and innovation. {+ 2 more}

Requirements

BSN (Required)RN-Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Compensation

Estimated Compensation Range

$94, $146,244.80

Pay based on experience

Eligible for participation in Management Incentive Compensation Program.

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