Lowell General Hospital
Director Cancer Services Lowell General Hospital
Lowell General Hospital, Lowell, Massachusetts, United States, 01856
Overview
Lowell General Hospital was established more than 130 years ago, driven by a guiding principle to be one of the best community hospitals in America. The organization operates 2 inpatient hospital campuses, a Cancer Center, Heart and Vascular Center, 4 urgent care locations, affiliated physicians and outpatient facilities to serve the Greater Lowell community. The American Nurses Credentialing Center has named Lowell General a Magnet Recognized Hospital for a positive work environment, nursing excellence and positive patient outcomes. Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer, the Director of Cancer Services is responsible for strategic leadership, operational oversight and clinical excellence of all oncology programs and services within the organization. This role ensures delivery of high-quality, patient-centered cancer care across the continuum—from prevention and diagnosis to treatment, survivorship and palliative care. The Director collaborates with medical staff, nursing leadership, administrative teams, and external partners to align cancer services with organizational goals, regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Key responsibilities include program development, quality and performance improvement, budget management, staffing, accreditation standards (e.g., CoC, NAPBC), and integration of innovative practices and technologies in oncology care. This position requires strong leadership, in-depth knowledge of oncology service delivery, and the ability to foster a multidisciplinary approach to care that enhances patient outcomes, provider satisfaction and operational efficiency. Job Description Minimum Qualifications: Massachusetts RN Licensure. 7 Years of RN Experience with at least 5 years of management experience. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Master's Degree in Health Administration, Nursing, Business Administration, or another related field. Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Initiates and manages change, ensuring appropriate support and resources to staff. Creates opportunities for multidisciplinary forums to solve problems and facilitate planning. Monitors and ensures excellence in the clinical practice of nursing and the delivery of patient care on the unit. Integrates the nursing service philosophy into all unit practices and programs. Keeps current with literature regarding changing practices, interventions and research in patient care and health care delivery. Utilizes a performance improvement process to assess the response to care from patients, families, and others. Provides leadership in setting the direction of the unit and responsiveness to changing internal and external factors. Maintains open communication with managers whose departments provide support services to ensure appropriate service levels. Manages human, fiscal and other resources needed to support clinical nursing practice and positive patient outcomes. Provides leadership in developing quality-driven and cost-effective programs of care. Monitors and critically analyzes resource utilization of the unit. Collaborates with physicians, hospital administrators and other relevant groups on methods of delivering care. Provides leadership in developing quality-driven and cost-effective programs of care. Ensures an appropriate staffing plan to accommodate changing needs of the unit. Utilizes knowledge of federal, state, hospital, unit and accreditation agencies standards, policies and procedures to direct patient care. Oversees operating and capital budget; implements strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Creates and fosters a learning environment that facilitates the professional growth and development of staff. Oversees written policies and procedures. Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Occasional lifting of 5-15 lbs and turning patients. Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, sitting, kneeling and squatting. Skills & Abilities: Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians and the healthcare team. Ability to maintain and develop clinical knowledge, judgment and skills. Knowledge of and application of the nursing process. Possesses strong clinical and theoretical skills. Demonstrates a proactive approach. Job Profile Summary: This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. It includes nursing leadership duties such as directing activities through a hierarchy of managers and supervisors, long-term strategic planning, policy development and resource allocation to support the organization’s vision. The role supervises employees focusing on tactical, operational activities within a specified area, with emphasis on area of responsibility, planning, prioritizing and directing staff responsibilities. It manages experienced professionals who exercise latitude and independence in assignments, typically involving policy and strategy implementation for short-term results, addressing moderately complex problems, and influencing others outside the job area regarding policies and procedures.
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Lowell General Hospital was established more than 130 years ago, driven by a guiding principle to be one of the best community hospitals in America. The organization operates 2 inpatient hospital campuses, a Cancer Center, Heart and Vascular Center, 4 urgent care locations, affiliated physicians and outpatient facilities to serve the Greater Lowell community. The American Nurses Credentialing Center has named Lowell General a Magnet Recognized Hospital for a positive work environment, nursing excellence and positive patient outcomes. Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer, the Director of Cancer Services is responsible for strategic leadership, operational oversight and clinical excellence of all oncology programs and services within the organization. This role ensures delivery of high-quality, patient-centered cancer care across the continuum—from prevention and diagnosis to treatment, survivorship and palliative care. The Director collaborates with medical staff, nursing leadership, administrative teams, and external partners to align cancer services with organizational goals, regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Key responsibilities include program development, quality and performance improvement, budget management, staffing, accreditation standards (e.g., CoC, NAPBC), and integration of innovative practices and technologies in oncology care. This position requires strong leadership, in-depth knowledge of oncology service delivery, and the ability to foster a multidisciplinary approach to care that enhances patient outcomes, provider satisfaction and operational efficiency. Job Description Minimum Qualifications: Massachusetts RN Licensure. 7 Years of RN Experience with at least 5 years of management experience. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Master's Degree in Health Administration, Nursing, Business Administration, or another related field. Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Initiates and manages change, ensuring appropriate support and resources to staff. Creates opportunities for multidisciplinary forums to solve problems and facilitate planning. Monitors and ensures excellence in the clinical practice of nursing and the delivery of patient care on the unit. Integrates the nursing service philosophy into all unit practices and programs. Keeps current with literature regarding changing practices, interventions and research in patient care and health care delivery. Utilizes a performance improvement process to assess the response to care from patients, families, and others. Provides leadership in setting the direction of the unit and responsiveness to changing internal and external factors. Maintains open communication with managers whose departments provide support services to ensure appropriate service levels. Manages human, fiscal and other resources needed to support clinical nursing practice and positive patient outcomes. Provides leadership in developing quality-driven and cost-effective programs of care. Monitors and critically analyzes resource utilization of the unit. Collaborates with physicians, hospital administrators and other relevant groups on methods of delivering care. Provides leadership in developing quality-driven and cost-effective programs of care. Ensures an appropriate staffing plan to accommodate changing needs of the unit. Utilizes knowledge of federal, state, hospital, unit and accreditation agencies standards, policies and procedures to direct patient care. Oversees operating and capital budget; implements strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Creates and fosters a learning environment that facilitates the professional growth and development of staff. Oversees written policies and procedures. Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Occasional lifting of 5-15 lbs and turning patients. Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, sitting, kneeling and squatting. Skills & Abilities: Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians and the healthcare team. Ability to maintain and develop clinical knowledge, judgment and skills. Knowledge of and application of the nursing process. Possesses strong clinical and theoretical skills. Demonstrates a proactive approach. Job Profile Summary: This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. It includes nursing leadership duties such as directing activities through a hierarchy of managers and supervisors, long-term strategic planning, policy development and resource allocation to support the organization’s vision. The role supervises employees focusing on tactical, operational activities within a specified area, with emphasis on area of responsibility, planning, prioritizing and directing staff responsibilities. It manages experienced professionals who exercise latitude and independence in assignments, typically involving policy and strategy implementation for short-term results, addressing moderately complex problems, and influencing others outside the job area regarding policies and procedures.
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