Clinical Director, Transplant and Cell/Gene Therapy (NURSE SVC MGR 2)

Working jointly with the Transplant and Cell/Gene Therapy medical Directors, the Clinical Director for Transplant and Cell/Gene Therapy (CGT) is responsible for the leadership and administration of nursing care and clinical operations within the division, including UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCDCCC) outpatient clinics, inpatient oncology units, the Cancer Care Network, and other departments within UC Davis Health (UCDH) conducting cell and gene therapy clinical trials. #MGR234 The Clinical Director of Transplant and Cell/Gene Therapy is responsible for managing and administrating all facets of the stem cell transplant and cell and gene therapy programs, including 8:11 federal/state regulatory compliance requirements, and maintaining compliance with FACT-JACIE regulatory standards.

Apply By Date: January 5th, 2025 Interviews and recruiting process may occur at any time

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Current Bone and Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN).
• A valid California Registered Nurse License.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a master's degree in nursing or a related field, such as Public Health (MPH), Business Administration (MBA), or equivalent.
• Alternatively, a bachelor's degree (in a field other than nursing) paired with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is accepted.
• Minimum of 5 years in progressive nursing leadership experience.
• Experience with or In-depth knowledge of the Magnet Recognition Program.
• Ability to learn UCDH operations to be effective resource to executive leaders, clinic managers, providers, and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead large scale improvement efforts, experienced in project management, excellent communication and people skills needed to effectively, develop, coach, mentor, and lead various team with oversight of the day- to-day operations of the clinics.
• Professional effectiveness as demonstrated by the ability to establish clear and challenging goals, and develop effective, realistic long- and short-range plans, maintain information, schedules and systems in an organized fashion, exercise reason and sound judgment by seeking input from others providing a broad perspective and building consensus.
• Establishes and maintains relationships that fosters a sense of belonging and well-being among the staff.
• Takes initiative, effectively communicates vision and strategy across a broad group of stakeholders, and uses creativity to re-imagine current processes and generate innovative ideas, approaches and solutions.
• Negotiation and persuasion skills to create collaborative relationships representatives from different departments with diverse missions and needs.
• Communication skills to effectively convey information, concepts, instructions, and ideas in oral and written formats to a variety of audiences with diverse backgrounds, agendas, and levels of knowledge and expertise.
• Knowledge of The Joint Commission standards and CA Title 22/24 and active participation in The Joint Commission survey.
• Ability to apply the principles of the California Nurse Practice Act, the California Board of Registered Nursing, the California Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatry Technicians, and California medical assistant laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a complex and highly matrixed organization with accountability to clinical, operational leadership, and medical directors.
• Possesses the ability to interface effectively and productively with all UCDH clinical sites and allied departments, including Specialty Pharmacy and the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing.
• Provide inuence and direct coordination with School of Medicine leadership and Cell and Gene therapy clinical trials staff within the School of Medicine to ensure seamless and safe care for investigational research and standard of care.
• Possesses the ability to integrate the understanding of UCDH's mission, commitments, and projects within a service-oriented healthcare environment.
• Possesses the ability to incorporate knowledge of the Joint Commission and Title 22 rules and regulations to ensure compliance with all cell and gene therapy programs and operations.
• Planning skills to analyze program goals and objectives given current and potential healthcare trends, to make accurate short- and long-term projections to establish program needs and resource requirements, and to advocate to secure potential sources of funds and revenues to meet those requirements.
• Ability to interact with high-level federal and state government ocials and executives with external organizations. In addition to these leaders, interactions with faculty, administrative and clinical staff, health system executive staff, and campus leadership.
• Excellent communication skills, business and political acumen, sensitivity, and tact.
• Excellent organizational skills to determine workload priorities to enable timely completion of tasks.
• Ability to work effectively and independently under pressure with minimum direction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Nurse Executive Board Certified (NE-BC or NEA-BC).
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN).
• Clinical experience working with front line clinical teams responsible for the delivery of clinical care across the continuum related to both adult and pediatric Stem Cell Transplant, Cell and Gene Therapy, and Clinical Trials.
• At least 2 years' experience with project/program management in stem cell therapy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possess the ability to express assertively, collaboratively, clearly, and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Possess the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with others to secure information and cooperation from various people.
• Strong leadership and management skills to provide planning, coordination, and direction to departmental staff and to propose innovative solutions to management problems; ability to rapidly resolve complex clinic/resource issues.
• Personnel management skills include developing position descriptions, recruiting, selecting, training, evaluations, and applying corrective action. Possess the ability to deal with highly condential and personnel matters-knowledge of applicable union contracts and staff personnel policies and procedures.
• Provide ongoing staff development/mentoring and serve as a role model for all personnel.
• Possesses the ability to exercise authority and direct, motivate, and inspire others.
• Planning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills to anticipate, avert, or resolve issues of staffing, scheduling, and task allocation.
• Possesses the ability to be exible to maintain continuity of programs while considering individual staff needs and goals.
• Possesses understanding and skill in implementing patient care requirements within a highly regulated and consistently changing environment.
• Possesses the ability to understand health care issues within a broad perspective and to apply these issues to the clinical setting.
• Possess the ability to understand and respond to academic research requirements within the clinical setting and reconcile potential conicts these requirements may have with clinical activities.
• Knowledge of electronic health records and applicable software tools.
• Knowledge of health care services reimbursement regulations and functional knowledge of clinical quality improvement initiatives and research processes.
• Knowledge of integrated delivery systems and demonstrated ability to work with physicians as the representative of a larger healthcare system.
• Knowledge of pathophysiology and nursing processes to make independent clinical decisions and provide clinical leadership within the department.
• Good business acumen and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• 100% - Operations/Administration

Department Overview

The Clinical Director is the operational leader for the comprehensive cell therapies and transplantation program. The Clinical Director partners with Ambulatory and Hospital leadership, inpatient/outpatient Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant support personnel, and the Cancer Care Network (offsite affiliations and LLCs). The Clinical Director of Cell and Gene Therapy reports directly to the Executive Director of the Comprehensive Cancer Center and Cell/Gene Therapy with secondary reporting to the Ambulatory Associate Chief Nursing Officer in a matrixed reporting structure.

The incumbent functions as the program leader in a dyad partnership model with the transplant medical directors for malignant hematology, cell therapy, and transplant, as well as future medical directors in CGT. The dyad partners work closely with the Comprehensive Cancer Center's Administrative and Operations Directors and the Cancer Care Network Director to achieve strategic objectives and deliver excellent patient care. There will be open and timely communication between the Clinical Director, the transplant, and the CGT medical director.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $153,000 - $329,000 Annually
• Salary Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Grade: Grade 29
• UC Job Title: NURSE SVC MGR 2
• UC Job Code: 006506
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100
• Shift Hours: Variable
• Location: Cancer Center (HSP093)
• Union Representation: No
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

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* High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
* UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
* Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
* Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
* WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
* On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
* Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
* Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
* UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Physical Demands

• Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s) and drug test.
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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