Date Posted:

2026-03-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

Florida - Remote

WHY JOIN FCS

At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT FCS

Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network. Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care. We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols. In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval.

Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients.

Come join us today!

Summary:

Vice President Clinical Services has administrative authority and responsibility for the direction and operation of clinical practice activities and select ancillary departments in support of the organization’s mission, vision, values, and strategic business plan. This position is accountable for aligning multiple clinical and ancillary departments under a common mission and strategy while fostering interdepartmental collaboration in the development of high quality, cost effective and integrated strategies and programs across the full continuum of care. In collaboration with physician and executive leadership responsible for establishing standards of patient care, standard operating procedures, financial oversight of the following clinical areas: Nursing, Care Management, Clinical Education, Clinical Operations, and other clinical departments as requested.

Demonstrates working knowledge of all facets of role, relevant regulations, and organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Performs other duties and projects assigned. Performs all duties in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies and procedures.

Primary Key Performance Areas

KPA 1 – Administrative Management

Oversees and provides administrative management of the nursing functions and assigned clinical and ancillary departments including but not limited to nursing, care management, and clinical research.

Examples of job duties, but not limited to:

• Participates in key decisions regarding organizational clinical operations strategies and direction. In collaboration with other leadership team members, develops and executes strategies and plans for the organization to achieve performance and growth expected.
• Formulates and implements strategies and operational plans to improve performance in quality, safety, patient experience, physician partnerships, financial sustainability, and the design of the oncology provider of choice.
• Participates with the governing body, management, medical staff and clinical leaders in the organizational decision-making structure and processes.
• Has accountability, authority and responsibility for nursing services and assigned areas.
• Accountable for implementing an effective, ongoing program to measure, assess, and improve the quality of nursing care, treatment, and services delivered to patients.
• Sets comprehensive goals for performance and growth.
• Utilizes and maximizes effective systems for resource management in nursing, including patient acuity and staffing application.
• Accountable for the development of the budget for patient care services .

KPA 2 – Leadership

Communicates organizational objectives, strategies and plans to leaders and staff. Leads a multidisciplinary work force that provides clinically competent, efficient and compassionate care and services in a professionally challenging work environment.

Examples of job duties, but not limited to:

• Motivates and leads a high performing, diverse leadership team; attracts recruits and retains leadership in assigned areas; provides coaching and professional development opportunities and serves as a resource.
• In collaboration with department leaders develops and implements a succession plan for nursing and ancillary service lines.
• Generates and encourages innovation and creative solutions to solve complex clinical operations issues.
• Creates an effective working environment where team building is emphasized.
• In collaboration with HR, strategically and creatively develops programs with colleges and universities to increase available clinical workforce.
• Accountable to represent the professional discipline of nursing and act as their spokesperson.

KPA 3 – Regulatory

Supports and upholds scope of practice, professional standards, compliance efforts, regulatory readiness and the prevention and mitigation of risk.

Examples of job duties, but not limited to:

• Accountable for establishing nursing policies and procedures, and implementing nursing standards of patient care, treatment and services.
• In collaboration with department leaders, accountable for ensuring the establishment of operational policies, procedures, and best practices and implementing standards of patient care, treatment and services.
• Works in collaboration with Physician Leadership, Corporate Compliance, Risk Management, Revenue Cycle, Physician & Patient Relations, and Human Resources to ensure regulatory readiness and the prevention and mitigation of risk in assigned areas .

KPA 4 – Fiscal Responsibility

Accountable for effective and efficient P&L oversight of assigned areas and stewardship of resources.

Examples of job duties, but not limited to:

• Monitors P&L performance and KPIs of assigned areas; provides guidance on negative trends.
• Works in collaboration with COO and Finance to proactively manage any potential financial loss for scheduled services
• Works closely with physicians and clinical leaders, RD staff to ensure FCS drug guidelines are followed.
• Works in collaboration Revenue Cycle and with functional leaders to ensures maximum reimbursements are maintained and charges meet insurance guidelines.
• Manages and provide guidance in assigned contract negotiations related to clinical operations.

Position Qualifications/Requirements

Education :

• Bachelor of science in nursing. Master’s Degree preferred in nursing, business, health care administration, or related field

Certifications/Licenses :

• Valid RN Florida license
• Valid BLS Certification (NE-BC) required
• Valid state Driver’s License for travel to satellite offices and offsite meetings. Compliance with the company Driver Safety Operations and Motor Vehicle Records Check Policy is required.

Previous Experience :

• 7 years progressive healthcare / hospital operations management experience required.
• 5 years prior experience working in a matrix organization, managing multiple P&Ls, and multi-disciplinary projects across multiple sites.
• Experience overseeing, nursing, care management, clinical research preferred
• 5 years as a registered nurse or advance practice registered nurse
• Working knowledge of Federal, State, and Local Regulations, IRB requirements and submissions.
• Oncology clinical trials experience desired.
• Leadership and/or Management experience required.

Core Capabilities :

• Analysis & Critical Thinking: Critical thinking skills including solid problem solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management and organizational skills. Must be detail oriented with the ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness. Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material and sometimes emotionally charged matters.
• Communication Skills: Good command of the English language. Second language is an asset but not required. Effective communication skills (oral, written, presentation), is an active listener, and effectively provides balanced feedback.
• Customer Service & Organizational Awareness: Strong customer focus. Ability to build an engaging culture of quality, performance effectiveness and operational excellence through best practices, strong business and political acumen, collaboration and partnerships, as well as a positive employee, physician and community relations.
• Self-Management: Effectively manages own time, conflicting priorities, self, stress, and professional development. Self-motivated and self-starter with ability work independently with limited supervision. Ability to work remotely effectively as required.
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and demands from a variety of stakeholders and sites.
• Leadership and Mentoring: Effectively lead and facilitate group discussions, coach, mentor, motivate, and engage others to align to a common goal. Ability to effectively lead projects from inception through implementation and assessment.
• Human Resources Management: Effectively hire, coach and support staff develop, as applicable, as well as manage resources, performance and employee relations, and supervise within established policies, procedures and legislation.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook required.

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SCREENINGS – Background, drug, and nicotine screens

Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening. Additionally, as a condition of employment, FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption. In addition, FCS is a drug-free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug/ nicotine testing. Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized.

EEOC

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is committed to helping individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at FCS, please email FCS Recruitment ( Recruiter@FLCancer.com ) for further assistance. Please note this email address is intended to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.

FCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.