Shape the Future of Oncology Quality, Safety & Patient Experience
We are seeking a clinically experienced, systems-focused Registered Nurse leader to serve as our Lead Quality, Safety & Regulatory Analyst supporting the Cancer Service Line.
This is a high-visibility, enterprise-impact role designed for a professional who thrives in influence-based leadership—driving outcomes across multiple oncology programs without direct reports, but with significant responsibility for program oversight, regulatory readiness, and performance improvement.
You will partner closely with physician leadership and interdisciplinary teams to advance evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care, ensuring excellence in quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across all oncology sites.
What You’ll Do:
Drive Quality, Safety & Regulatory Excellence
Serve as a subject matter expert in quality, patient safety, patient experience, and regulatory compliance across the Cancer Service Line
Promote a high-reliability culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence
Lead Accreditation & Continuous Readiness
Coordinate and lead readiness efforts for Joint Commission, Commission on Cancer (CoC), QOPI, ASTRO, FDA, and state regulatory standards
Oversee policy development, audits, corrective actions, and site visit preparation
Ensure sustained compliance through proactive monitoring and interdisciplinary collaboration
Advance Oncology Quality Programs
Support CoC standards and committee work, including reporting, competencies, and quality improvement initiatives
Partner with physician leaders to advance evidence-based oncology practices
Elevate Patient Experience
Analyze and translate Press Ganey and related data into actionable insights
Lead development and tracking of department-level improvement plans
Co-lead Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) initiatives
Lead Patient Safety & Event Review
Oversee event review processes including CCERT, CANDOR, and Root Cause Analyses
Ensure timely investigation, follow-up, and communication of lessons learned
Drive system-level improvements based on safety trends
Oversee Medication & Chemotherapy Safety
Partner with Pharmacy and clinical teams to ensure safe medication practices
Monitor infusion pump compliance, chemotherapy governance, and medication handling standards
Influence Through Collaboration
Serve on and/or lead key committees (e.g., Medication Safety, P&T, Falls, Chemotherapy Safety)
Translate system-level decisions into operational practice across oncology settings
Leverage Data to Drive Decisions
Collect, analyze, and interpret quality and safety data
Identify trends, mitigate risks, and guide performance improvement initiatives
Educate & Engage
Provide education and consultation to leaders and caregivers
Promote best practices through targeted communication, huddles, and training
Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Delaware or compact state
Master’s degree in nursing or related healthcare field (BSN or MSN required)
Minimum 3+ years of oncology experience in a leadership or management capacity
ONS Certification
Preferred
Experience with oncology accreditation programs (CoC, QOPI, ASTRO)
Strong background in quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and patient safety
ChristianaCare benefits:
Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and phenomenal discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!
Our medical/dental/vision benefits are available to our caregivers on their first day of employment! And we offer two different mechanisms toward planning for your retirement, a 403(b) and a defined contribution plan.
Annual Compensation Range $121,180.80 - $193,897.60
This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
EEO Statement: ChristianaCare Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
