Director - Nursing Hematology/Oncology

Childrens National Hospital, based in Washington, D.C., was established in 1870 to help every child grow up stronger. Today, it is one of the top 10 childrens hospitals in the nation and ranked in all specialties evaluated by U.S. News & World Report. Childrens National is transforming pediatric medicine for all children. The Childrens National Research & Innovation Campus opened in 2021, a first-of-its-kind pediatric hub dedicated to developing new and better ways to care for kids. Childrens National has been designated three times in a row as a Magnet hospital, demonstrating the highest standards of nursing and patient care delivery. This pediatric academic health system offers expert care through a convenient, community-based primary care network and specialty care locations in the D.C. metropolitan area, including Maryland and Virginia. Childrens National is home to the Childrens National Research Institute and Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation. It is recognized for its expertise and innovation in pediatric care and as a strong voice for children through advocacy at the local, regional, and national levels. As a non-profit, Children's National relies on generous donors to help ensure that every child receives the care they need. The Hematology/Oncology Care Unit (HCU) includes inpatient and outpatient services for Hematology, Oncology, and Blood and Marrow Transplant patients. The 32-bed inpatient unit admits children of all ages with hematological and/or oncology needs, working closely with the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Clinic and Infusion clinic. Significant populations include: Newly diagnosed oncology diseases (leukemia/lymphoma, solid tumors, neuro-oncology) Chemotherapy Sickle cell disease Pain crisis in hemoglobinopathy Fever/neutropenia Bacteremia Anemia/blood disorders Acute chest syndrome/pneumonia Thrombocytopenia Blood and marrow and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Outpatient and Infusion Clinic, located adjacent to the unit, coordinates outpatient care including routine visits, outpatient treatments like chemotherapy, blood transfusions, apheresis, extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP), and long-term follow-up. The Director of Nursing oversees the operations of a department or function within the health system, ensuring quality patient outcomes through leadership of staff, resources, budget, and processes. The role may include managing multiple departments impacting operations. Minimum Education Master's Degree or BSN if the Master's is not in Nursing (Required) MSN (Preferred) Minimum Work Experience 10 years nursing experience, including 7 years of progressive supervisory/management experience (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Knowledge of pediatric healthcare standards and clinical skills Strong understanding of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements Leadership and management skills Excellent communication skills Budget management and interpersonal skills Required Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse in District of Columbia (Required) or licensure in the state of practice or supervision (Required) Functional Accountabilities Transformational Leadership

Collaborate with leaders to influence strategies and goals Develop and monitor budgets with the CNO Allocate resources for functions and processes Maintain high visibility and accessibility to staff Set operational priorities aligned with strategic goals Professional Practice

Develop and evaluate care models with the interdisciplinary team Support care for diverse patient populations Implement strategies to meet financial goals Use quality data to inform decisions Promote patient and employee safety Structural Empowerment

Facilitate professional development and succession planning Provide coaching and feedback Partner with community stakeholders New Knowledge

Base nursing practice on evidence and best practices Disseminate evidence-based science through presentations and publications Organizational Accountabilities Teamwork and Communication Performance Improvement and Problem-solving Cost Management and Financial Responsibility Safety

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