Mass General Brigham
Vice President, Oncology Nursing – Mass General Brigham
Mass General Brigham, Somerville, Massachusetts, us, 02145
Site: The General Hospital Corporation
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Job Summary The Vice President (VP) of Oncology Nursing provides senior executive leadership and strategic direction for oncology nursing across the Mass General Brigham (MGB) system, which includes multiple academic medical centers, community hospitals, and cancer care sites. The VP ensures a unified approach to oncology nursing practice, quality, innovation, and patient experience across the continuum of cancer care—spanning screening, treatment, inpatient and ambulatory services, infusion, radiation oncology, supportive care, and research. This role requires collaboration with senior executives, physician leaders, and interdisciplinary teams to advance evidence-based care, research integration, and operational excellence in alignment with MGB’s mission to deliver world-class cancer care and improve outcomes for patients and families.
Scope of Oversight
Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital cancer centers (inpatient, outpatient, infusion, cellular therapy, radiation oncology, and clinical trials)
Community hospital oncology programs across the MGB network
Satellite cancer centers and future expansions
Virtual oncology care and telehealth initiatives
The VP will lead oncology nursing strategy and operational alignment across the system, ensuring standardization of clinical practice and quality while accounting for site-specific needs.
Key Responsibilities Strategic and System-Level Leadership
Develop and execute a system-wide oncology nursing strategy aligned with MGB’s cancer service line priorities.
Drive integration and standardization of nursing practice across MGB cancer programs, ensuring consistency in care delivery models, policies, and quality.
Serve as the executive nursing leader for oncology in strategic planning for new programs, expansions, and innovative care models.
Partner with senior physician leaders, advanced practice leadership, and administrative executives to advance oncology care and research.
Clinical and Operational Leadership
Ensure the highest standards of evidence-based oncology nursing care across inpatient and outpatient environments.
Work with local operational leaders to align nursing operations for:
Inpatient oncology units (medical oncology, hematology, bone marrow transplant, cellular therapy)
Ambulatory oncology clinics and infusion centers
Radiation oncology and procedural areas
Oncology clinical research nursing
Optimize patient throughput, care coordination, and efficiency across multiple sites, leveraging data analytics and KPIs.
Maintain fiscal stewardship and budget management.
Academic and Research Integration
Collaborate with research leaders to integrate clinical trials into care delivery and ensure coordination of research nursing operations.
Promote nurse-led research, scholarly publications, and presentations at national conferences.
Strengthen partnerships with academic institutions to advance oncology nursing education and leadership development.
Workforce Development and Professional Practice
Advise operational leaders on the development and retention of a diverse and highly skilled oncology nursing workforce.
Foster professional growth through certification, continuing education, and leadership development.
Advance shared governance, well-being initiatives, and a culture of inclusion and excellence.
Regulatory, Quality, and Safety
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accrediting bodies, including Magnet® standards and oncology-specific certifications (e.g., Commission on Cancer, Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapy).
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using system-level dashboards and performance metrics.
Qualifications Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Nursing required; Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) or related field strongly preferred.
Active RN license in Massachusetts (or eligibility).
Minimum of 10 years of progressive oncology nursing leadership, including system-level or multi-site experience.
Demonstrated success in leading inpatient and ambulatory oncology nursing operations within an academic or large integrated health system.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced oncology nursing certification (e.g., AOCN®, AOCNS®, AOCNP®, BMTCN®).
Leadership experience in a Magnet®-designated or academic cancer center.
Active participation in national oncology or nursing leadership organizations.
Key Competencies
Strategic, visionary leadership with ability to influence across a complex organization.
Expertise in oncology nursing practice and operations across the cancer care continuum.
Financial and operational acumen with experience in large-scale program management.
Commitment to innovation, equity, and excellence in patient care.
Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and consensus-building skills.
Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Type: Onsite
Work Location: 399 Revolution Drive
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Employee Type: Regular
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642. The General Hospital Corporation is an EEO/affirmative action employer in the public interest. We provide a safe, respectful environment for people with diverse skills and viewpoints. We consider all capable and qualified candidates when hiring and providing employment advancement relationships, benefits, and training and development opportunities.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People‑Focused, half Performance‑Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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Job Summary The Vice President (VP) of Oncology Nursing provides senior executive leadership and strategic direction for oncology nursing across the Mass General Brigham (MGB) system, which includes multiple academic medical centers, community hospitals, and cancer care sites. The VP ensures a unified approach to oncology nursing practice, quality, innovation, and patient experience across the continuum of cancer care—spanning screening, treatment, inpatient and ambulatory services, infusion, radiation oncology, supportive care, and research. This role requires collaboration with senior executives, physician leaders, and interdisciplinary teams to advance evidence-based care, research integration, and operational excellence in alignment with MGB’s mission to deliver world-class cancer care and improve outcomes for patients and families.
Scope of Oversight
Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital cancer centers (inpatient, outpatient, infusion, cellular therapy, radiation oncology, and clinical trials)
Community hospital oncology programs across the MGB network
Satellite cancer centers and future expansions
Virtual oncology care and telehealth initiatives
The VP will lead oncology nursing strategy and operational alignment across the system, ensuring standardization of clinical practice and quality while accounting for site-specific needs.
Key Responsibilities Strategic and System-Level Leadership
Develop and execute a system-wide oncology nursing strategy aligned with MGB’s cancer service line priorities.
Drive integration and standardization of nursing practice across MGB cancer programs, ensuring consistency in care delivery models, policies, and quality.
Serve as the executive nursing leader for oncology in strategic planning for new programs, expansions, and innovative care models.
Partner with senior physician leaders, advanced practice leadership, and administrative executives to advance oncology care and research.
Clinical and Operational Leadership
Ensure the highest standards of evidence-based oncology nursing care across inpatient and outpatient environments.
Work with local operational leaders to align nursing operations for:
Inpatient oncology units (medical oncology, hematology, bone marrow transplant, cellular therapy)
Ambulatory oncology clinics and infusion centers
Radiation oncology and procedural areas
Oncology clinical research nursing
Optimize patient throughput, care coordination, and efficiency across multiple sites, leveraging data analytics and KPIs.
Maintain fiscal stewardship and budget management.
Academic and Research Integration
Collaborate with research leaders to integrate clinical trials into care delivery and ensure coordination of research nursing operations.
Promote nurse-led research, scholarly publications, and presentations at national conferences.
Strengthen partnerships with academic institutions to advance oncology nursing education and leadership development.
Workforce Development and Professional Practice
Advise operational leaders on the development and retention of a diverse and highly skilled oncology nursing workforce.
Foster professional growth through certification, continuing education, and leadership development.
Advance shared governance, well-being initiatives, and a culture of inclusion and excellence.
Regulatory, Quality, and Safety
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accrediting bodies, including Magnet® standards and oncology-specific certifications (e.g., Commission on Cancer, Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapy).
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using system-level dashboards and performance metrics.
Qualifications Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Nursing required; Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) or related field strongly preferred.
Active RN license in Massachusetts (or eligibility).
Minimum of 10 years of progressive oncology nursing leadership, including system-level or multi-site experience.
Demonstrated success in leading inpatient and ambulatory oncology nursing operations within an academic or large integrated health system.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced oncology nursing certification (e.g., AOCN®, AOCNS®, AOCNP®, BMTCN®).
Leadership experience in a Magnet®-designated or academic cancer center.
Active participation in national oncology or nursing leadership organizations.
Key Competencies
Strategic, visionary leadership with ability to influence across a complex organization.
Expertise in oncology nursing practice and operations across the cancer care continuum.
Financial and operational acumen with experience in large-scale program management.
Commitment to innovation, equity, and excellence in patient care.
Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and consensus-building skills.
Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Type: Onsite
Work Location: 399 Revolution Drive
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Employee Type: Regular
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642. The General Hospital Corporation is an EEO/affirmative action employer in the public interest. We provide a safe, respectful environment for people with diverse skills and viewpoints. We consider all capable and qualified candidates when hiring and providing employment advancement relationships, benefits, and training and development opportunities.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People‑Focused, half Performance‑Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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