Associate Director Clinical Practice

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Purpose : To provide consultative support and education for Duke Cancer Network affiliated programs in order to maintain clinically relevant oncology nursing standards, facilitate

Clinical practice and education of nursing and allied health staff; and facilitate opportunities for scholarly inquiry for nursing and other clinical staff.

Scope of Responsibility : The Associate Director (AD) of Clinical Practice provides consultative support focused on quality oncology patient care including the development of standards and metrics to measure and monitor performance, education for new services, and remediation of practice opportunities. Additionally, the Associate Director is responsible for coordination of evidence-based clinical practice and education initiatives that extend regionally into affiliate communities.

This role is responsible for the effective and efficient clinical operations provided in Duke affiliated medical oncology programs as well as establishing systems to improve and enhance patient care. Additionally, this position is responsible for the enhancement of practice through education at the affiliated programs.

This is achieved through :

• The development of care delivery systems and programs to ensure the provision of a DUHS standard of quality care at affiliated sites
• The development of clinical oncology services at affiliated sites
• Evaluation of educational needs and practice competencies at affiliated sites
• Effective relationship building, and collaboration with all parties involved in the administration of Duke-affiliated medical and radiation oncology programs
• Collaboration with DCN administrative, medical, and clinical nursing leadership
• Administer DCN activities in compliance with contract terms for each affiliated program

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The following description of job responsibilities and standards reflects the major duties of the job but does not describe minor duties or other responsibilities that are assigned from time to time.

Clinical Quality

Work Culture

D. Affiliate Site staff oversight and education functions (inclusive of DCN staff)

Finance

E. Strategic development and reporting support

Customer Service

Job Qualifications :

A successful candidate would be an individual who can respond appropriately in highly public environments, both on and remote to the Duke campus in high-pressure situations. A person with experience at Duke Health or another academic-based health care delivery system with a Master degree and knowledge of oncology clinical practice standards is preferred. The position interacts with nursing and administrative leadership in affiliated hospitals in support of Duke-affiliated cancer programs and represents the interests of the Duke Cancer Network on committees, teams and other public forums. The Associate Director functions within the policies and procedures of the Duke University Health System, Duke Cancer Institute and local affiliated cancer programs.

Education :

Experience :

Work requires four years related health care experience specifically in out / inpatient hospital or group oncology practice setting.

Degrees, Licensure, and / or Certification :

Knowledge, Skills, and abilities :

Physical and Medical Requirements

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