Director of Nursing - Multiple Positions/ Specialty Areas

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. 

Multiple Clinical Leadership Opportunities

We are seeking experienced nursing leaders to join us as Directors of Nursing in multiple specialty areas. This role is ideal for a leader who excels in building strong teams, advancing clinical practice, and driving high-quality patient care.

About the Role

The Director of Nursing provides leadership for nursing practice, operations, and staff development within a group of assigned units or clinics. You will collaborate closely with physicians, nurse managers, and interprofessional teams to support patient safety, quality outcomes, and a positive care experience. You will also oversee strategy, workforce management, performance improvement, and regulatory readiness.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor nurse managers and clinical teams; support professional growth and retention.
• Ensure the delivery of safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care.
• Oversee staffing models, workforce planning, and resource allocation to meet patient care needs.
• Manage departmental budgets, monitor financial performance, and support cost-effective operations.
• Guide quality and performance improvement initiatives using data, metrics, and evidence-based standards.
• Promote professional governance, healthy workplace culture staff engagement, and collaborative decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, state licensure).
• Foster strong interdisciplinary partnerships to support efficient, coordinated care.

Where We Are Hiring

We have Director opportunities across multiple clinical service lines, such as:

• Inpatient Oncology
• Float Pool
• Transfer Center and House Supervision

Required Qualifications

·        Education: Master’s Degree in Nursing or Bachelor’s in Nursing with a Master’s in a related field.

·        Experience: Minimum 7 years of nursing experience, including 3–5 years in leadership.

o   Demonstrated experience with:

§  Staff development, coaching, and performance management

§  Operational and budget oversight in a clinical setting

§  Leading quality, safety, or performance improvement initiatives

§  Regulatory compliance and survey readiness

o   Ability to build trust, foster collaboration, and lead through change.

o   Excellent communication, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.

·        Licensure: Current California RN license (or ability to obtain within 6 months), BLS certification, and national certification in area of expertise or leadership (within 12 months).

Who Thrives Here

You are a leader who:

• Thinks strategically and acts with clarity and purpose.
• Promotes professionalism, accountability, and teamwork.
• Supports staff in developing confidence, expertise, and curiosity.
• Balances empathy and high expectations.
• Drives improvement—while modeling patience, presence, and respect.

Ready to lead in a place where nursing excellence is valued and supported?  Apply today!