Director of Clinical Services – Nursing & Quality- Oncology

Director of Clinical Services – Nursing & Quality- Oncology
Full-Time | Monday–Friday
Columbia, Missouri

Missouri Cancer Associates (MCA) is a multi-specialty practice providing medical oncology, hematology, radiation oncology, and urology services across ten communities in Missouri. With 24 providers and a flagship location in Columbia, MCA has proudly served Mid-Missouri for over 40 years and is recognized for high-quality, patient-centered cancer care.

Why This Role Matters

This is a senior clinical leadership role with practice-level impact. The Director of Clinical Services – Nursing & Quality plays a critical role in shaping nursing practice, clinical quality, regulatory readiness, and value-based care initiatives across multiple locations and service lines.

Reporting & Scope

• Reports to: Executive Director
• Direct Reports: Oncology Nurse Manager, Urology Nurse Manager
• Scope: Nursing and quality oversight across three locations and multiple service lines

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for nursing services across oncology and urology
• Lead clinical quality, accreditation, and value-based care initiatives for clinical and payer programs
• Partner with executive leadership to optimize care delivery, patient flow, and staffing models
• Support regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and quality performance monitoring
• Oversee nursing leadership development, staffing strategy, and retention efforts
• Collaborate across clinical, operational, research, IT, and compliance teams to improve care delivery and outcomes
• Serve as a key clinical voice in practice improvement, clinical systems optimization, and innovation

Working Conditions: Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.) – Traditional office environment.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.) – Large percent of time performing computer-based work is required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Registered Nurse (RN), active and unrestricted
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; Master’s degree preferred
• Progressive nursing leadership experience in oncology or specialty practice settings
• Strong knowledge of regulatory, accreditation, and value-based care environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, collaboration, and change in complex clinical environments

Benefits

MCA offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, 401(k), paid time off, and a wellness rewards program.

Additional Information

• Occasional travel required, including 1–2 US Oncology meetings per year and site visits as needed
• Based at 1705 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO
• MCA is affiliated with Urology Associates of Central Missouri and the US Oncology Network

This role is ideal for a nursing leader seeking a meaningful seat at the table—helping shape clinical excellence, quality outcomes, and the future of oncology care.