Clinical Director for Satellite Oncology Services and Regulatory Compliance

The Clinical Director for Satellite Oncology Services and Regulatory Compliance is responsible for the leadership and administration of nursing care and clinical operations in the UC Davis Satellite Oncology Services outpatient clinics, and infusion centers. This includes responsibility for day-to-day clinical operations at locations such as Rocklin, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, and C Street, as well as oversight of satellite float teams, practice management, and infusion services. The Clinical Director ensures consistent, high-quality, and compliant care delivery across all satellite sites, in alignment with UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center standards. This includes maintaining federal and state regulatory compliance (including 8:11 standards), supporting expansion of regional access, and integrating services across the broader oncology network. The Clinical Director partners with division and hospital leadership, Inpatient Oncology, pharmacy, Oncology Operations, Stem Cell Transplant, and the Cancer Care Network (offsite affiliations and LLCs). The Director reports to the Vice President of Oncology Services and Cell/Gene Therapy and have a secondary reporting to the Chief Patient Care Services Officer in a matrixed reporting structure. This position is a critical member of the Oncology Services leadership team. They will work closely with the other Clinical Directors in the Cancer Care Division to optimize care delivery and maintain operational alignment across the cancer care continuum.

Apply By Date: December 9th,. 2025 11:59pm PST

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

• Current license as a registered nurse in the State of California.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and a Master's degree in Nursing or other related field. Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree (in a field other than Nursing) paired with a Masters of Science degree in Nursing is accepted
• One Year of Oncology Work Experience.
• Minimum 5 - 10 years in progressive nursing leadership experience in the ambulatory setting.
• Experience with or In-depth knowledge of the Magnet Recognition Program.
• 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, California Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatry Technicians, and California medical assistant laws and regulations.
• Ability to interface effectively and productively with all UCDH clinical sites, allied departments, the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, and School of Medicine.
• Ability to integrate the understanding of UCDH's mission, commitments, and projects within a service-oriented health care environment.
• Ability to incorporate knowledge of the Joint Commission and Title 22 rules and regulations to assure that clinic programs and operations are in compliance.
• Planning skills to analyze program goals and objectives given current and potential health care 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.
• This position requires interactions with high-level federal and state government officials and executives with external organizations. In addition to these leaders, interactions with faculty, administrative and clinical staff, health system executive staff, and campus leadership requires excellent communication skills, political acumen, sensitivity, and tact.
• Excellent organizational skills to determine workload priorities to enable timely completion of task.
• Ability to work effectively and independently under pressure with minimum direction.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to express assertively, collaboratively, clearly, and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with others to secure necessary information and cooperation from a variety of 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 to include developing position descriptions, recruiting, selecting, training, evaluations, and applying corrective action.
• Ability to deal with highly confidential and personnel matters.
• Knowledge of applicable union contracts and staff personnel policies and procedures.
• Provide on-going staff development/mentoring and serve as a role model for all personnel.
• 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.
• Ability to be flexible to maintain continuity of programs while considering individual staff needs and goals.
• Ability to understand and implement the requirements of providing patient care within a highly regulated and consistently changing environment.
• Ability to understand health care issues within a broad perspective, and to apply these issues to the clinical setting.
• Ability to understand and respond to academic research requirements within the clinical setting and to reconcile potential conflicts these requirements may have with clinical activities.
• Knowledge of electronic health records and applicable software tools.
• Knowledge of regulations pertaining to health care services reimbursement and functional knowledge of clinical quality improvement initiatives and research process.
• Knowledge of integrated delivery systems and demonstrated ability to work with physicians as the representative of a larger health care system.
• Knowledge of pathophysiology and nursing processes to make independent clinical decisions and provide clinical leadership within the department.

Key Responsibilities

• 35% - Operations/ Administration
• 25% - Regulatory Compliance
• 25% - Fiscal Management
• 15% - Strategic Management

Department Overview

The Clinical Director for Satellite Oncology Services and Regulatory Compliance is responsible for the leadership and administration of nursing care and clinical operations in the UC Davis Satellite Oncology Services outpatient clinics, and infusion centers. This includes responsibility for day-to-day clinical operations at locations such as Rocklin, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, and C Street, as well as oversight of satellite float teams, practice management, and infusion services. The Clinical Director ensures consistent, high-quality, and compliant care delivery across all satellite sites, in alignment with UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center standards. This includes maintaining federal and state regulatory compliance (including 8:11 standards), supporting expansion of regional access, and integrating services across the broader oncology network. The Clinical Director partners with division and hospital leadership, Inpatient Oncology, pharmacy, Oncology Operations, Stem Cell Transplant, and the Cancer Care Network (offsite affiliations and LLCs). The Director reports to the Vice President of Oncology Services and Cell/Gene Therapy and have a secondary reporting to the Chief Patient Care Services Officer in a matrixed reporting structure. This position is a critical member of the Oncology Services leadership team. They will work closely with the other Clinical Directors in the Cancer Care Division to optimize care delivery and maintain operational alignment across the cancer care continuum.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $157,700.00 - $338,900.00
• 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 (Work Schedule): Monday- Friday- Day Shift
• Location: Alhambra Cannery (HSP051)
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html

• 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

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 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 clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment

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.

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.

As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal 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.

To view the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere

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