At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.
Job Summary The Nursing Director (ND) is accountable for the delivery of consistent, high quality patient care; promoting the development and satisfaction of nursing and research staff; providing operating efficiencies and ensuring compliance with hospital and regulatory policies and standards of practice. This is an essential leadership position in the hospital organization encompassing patient focused management, personnel management and development, business administration of the unit, development of collaborative and team partnerships within units and interdisciplinary settings, and participation in the Cancer Center Protocol Office (CCPO), Department of Nursing and Patient Care Services, the MGH Cancer Center and Dana Farber Harvard Cancer Consortium (DFHCC.)
The role integrates research compliance, program development, clinical expertise and quality outcomes management. The ND in collaboration with Cancer Center Leadership and Principal Investigators, ensures the integrity and quality of clinical trials are maintained and conducted in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals, and OMRC policies and procedures. This position is primarily responsible for the accurate completion of visit procedures and collection of information from study patients according to protocols, and for protecting the health, safety, and welfare of research participants.
Qualifications
Provides an environment for effective patient-focused nursing care
Responsible for high quality care with positive patient outcomes
Supports independent nursing practice of professional nurses through collaborative, consultative and role-modeling activities
Responsible for implementing and evaluating approved policies, procedures and standards of care necessary for the coordination and delivery of excellent patient-focused care
Collaborates with the nurse practice specialist, research nurse managers, research nurse coordinators, physician, other healthcare professionals and assistive personnel to optimize the delivery of patient care for patients participating in cancer clinical trials..
Promotes an environment that is sensitive to the culturally diverse needs of patients and employees
Facilitates placement and progression of staff nurses in the clinical recognition program
Applies new technology, nursing theories, research findings and experiential knowledge to improve nursing practice.
Responds to change in clinical practice by planning, designing, implementing and evaluating guidelines, protocols and standards in collaboration with others.
Applies innovative approaches to solving complex problems.
Takes responsibilities for leadership and participation on committees and task forces of the DON, DFHCC, the Cancer Center, hospital and MGB.
Continually evaluates quality and safety performance, identifies improvement opportunities and plans and implements programs for improvement
Personnel Management:
Interviews, hires and evaluates research nurses and other designated research staff.
Manages and supervises research nurse managers, nurse practice specialists and other designated research staff.
Promotes the development of research teams engaging appropriate CCPO leadership in decision-making process
Delegates responsibility and authority to appropriate staff
Implements corrective action according to hospital policy
Collaborates with nursing and hospital educational resources to facilitate learning experiences for staff and students assigned to the unit
Maintains confidentiality, as appropriate related to personnel management issues
Administration/Business
Analyzes clinical and non-clinical variables to anticipate research staffing as well as patient care needs including consideration of financial and personnel resources within the program. Generates and uses metrics to evaluate and balance resource expenditures with workload across the disease groups.
Promotes, develops and evaluates processes and systems for care of patients participating in clinical trials; advocates for resources and systems improvements when necessary
Accountable for compliance with hospital and regulatory standards
Negotiates interdepartmental resources, communicates and plans with managers of other patient care units and other department's directors and managers to ensure effective level of service to the unit.
Negotiates interdepartmental resources, communicates and plans with other department's directors and managers to ensure care and safety of research participants.
Operations Management:
Maintains a safe environment for patient/staff
Reviews the appropriate use of equipment, supplies, and physical facilities; holds staff accountable for safe and efficient practice
Collaboration:
Forms partnerships with department heads, physician leaders and other disciplines to promote research integrity and optimal patient care
Collaborates with nurse managers and nurse practice specialists to manage day-to-day activities of unit-based staff
Leads and/or participates in performance improvement activities:
Continually evaluates quality and safety performance, identifies improvement opportunities, and plans and implements programs for improvement
Seeks collaboration with the Cancer Center and community health organizations to achieve positive outcomes and enhance research opportunities for our partners in the community.
Professional Development:
Engages in self-performance appraisal on a regular basis, identifying areas of strength as well as areas for professional /practice development
Maintains necessary clinical and managerial skill through continuing education and direct clinical practice
Participates in leadership groups and institutional committees.
Collaborates with leadership in identification of current and future service needs and shares responsibility for meeting these needs
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
The Nurse Director has experience in change management, creative leadership and program development; and demonstrates strong communication and collaboration skills to foster an effective partnership with institute personnel. The Nurse Director demonstrates a high level of knowledge in a particular specialty practice area and utilizes advanced leadership skills to meet organization goals.
Current licensure as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Master's degree required; either Bachelors' or Masters' Degree must be in nursing.
Minimum of 3 years of research nurse experience and 3 years of recent management experience.
Certification in specialty area if available is desired.
Remote Type
Hybrid
Work Location
275 Cambridge Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement:
The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.
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.
