Director Oncology Services

As our Director, Cancer Center Services, you will lead the Medical Oncology practice and support the day-to-day operations of our Oncology Service at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, CA.  Are you looking to take your career to new heights as a leader in oncology and cancer care? Our Oncology service serves a large, diverse population here on the Central Valley of California. Our specialized oncology care team provides personalized, compassionate, expert care to our patients.

Every day, in collaboration with your team and in partnership across our many specialties, you will drive the development, continuous improvement, and promotion of quality standards of care while ensuring an excellent patient experience for all patients. You will also manage the finances of oncology services and partner with Philanthropy to develop funding opportunities for oncology services and cancer care.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be an experienced healthcare manager or director with a track record of success overseeing inpatient and outpatient oncology services. You must be competent and confident, with excellent one-on-one and group communication skills. Every interaction is an opportunity to share your knowledge and improve others' understanding of a patient’s needs.

Additional incentives for this Director of Cancer Center Services position include an annual performance-based bonus program, annual employer-funded retirement contribution (no employee contribution required), no-cost medical coverage for the employee, and a Flexible Time Away program.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (e.g. BSN) or equivalent education and experience and Master's degree in nursing or other-related field (e.g., MSN/MBA/MHA) required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience required.
• Minimum two (2) years of leadership experience required.

• Registered Nursing License (RN) in CA required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) or more years Oncology experience preferred.
• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) certification preferred.
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification preferred.

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Founded in 1956, Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital is a 385-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, maternity care, and orthopedics. Additionally, Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and its Lauren Small Children’s Center is the first comprehensive pediatric program in Kern County.

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.