Director of Nursing

OUR MISSION We exist to create a more connected, compassionate, and confident experience for people with cancer and those who care for them. We make it easier to get answers, access high-quality care quickly, and feel supported throughout treatment and beyond. Today, Thyme Care is a market‑leading value‑based oncology care enabler, partnering with national and regional health plans, providers, and employers to deliver better outcomes and lower costs for thousands of people across the country.

Our model combines high‑touch human support with powerful technology and AI to bring together everyone involved in a person's cancer journey: caregivers, oncologists, health plans, and employers. As a tech‑native organization, we believe technology should strengthen the human connection at the center of care. Through data science, automation, and AI, we simplify complexity, improve collaboration, and help care teams focus on what matters most: supporting people through cancer.

Looking ahead, our vision is bold: to become a household name in cancer care, where every person diagnosed asks for Thyme Care by name. If you’re inspired to make cancer care more human and to help reimagine what’s possible, we’d love to meet you. Together, we can build a future where every person with cancer feels truly cared for, in every moment that matters.

WHAT YOU'LL DO As the Director of Nursing , you will be the senior nursing leader responsible for the performance, development, and strategic direction of a large (>250 RNs), remote, multi‑specialty nursing workforce. Operating within a value‑based cancer care navigation model, the Director of Nursing ensures nursing practice is standardized, scalable, and aligned with the company’s quality, member experience, and contractual performance goals. This high‑impact role reports to the SVP of Clinical Innovation & Delivery Design.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES People Leadership & Workforce Management Lead a team of Nursing Managers who oversee Nursing Team Leads who supervise 250 nurses and growing Build and sustain a high‑performance management layer capable of scaling with organizational growth Drive nurse engagement, retention, and professional development—onboarding, competency assessment, continuing education, and performance management Partner with Workforce Management to align staffing models, capacity planning, and scheduling to caseload demand and care intensity Clinical Leadership & Practice Standards Own the clinical integrity of nursing practice across the care model, ensuring alignment with evidence‑based standards, regulatory requirements, accreditation (NCQA) standards, state and federal law, and organizational protocols Implement and continuously improve nursing workflows, care protocols, and escalation pathways in partnership with innovation & operational teams Serve as the clinical authority for nursing scope of practice, triage standards, and symptom management frameworks Operational Performance (in partnership with the operational team) Accountable for nursing‑specific KPIs including productivity, quality, response time adherence, escalation rates, care plan completion, and quality measure performance Identify operational bottlenecks, workflow inefficiencies, and capacity constraints; collaborate on improvement initiatives with operations, design, and product teams Contribute to the development and monitoring of dashboards and performance reporting tools that provide real‑time visibility into nursing operations Support capacity modeling for new market launches, contract expansions, and care model evolution alongside workforce management Quality, Safety & Compliance Partner with Quality & Training teams on nursing quality assurance programs, including clinical audits Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state nursing regulations, licensing requirements, and accreditation standards across all markets Cross‑Functional Partnership Serve as the primary nursing voice in product development, technology roadmap discussions, and workflow design—ensuring tools built for nurses reflect clinical realities and reduce burden Collaborate with data teams to translate nursing activity data into clinical insights and performance improvements Engage with Marketing teams to align nursing touchpoints with member satisfaction and engagement goals Partner with social work and provider leadership to ensure interdisciplinary care delivery is coordinated, safe, and outcomes‑driven Strategic Planning & Organizational Development Contribute to care delivery strategy as a member of the senior clinical leadership team Provide leadership visibility into nursing workforce trends, clinical risk areas, and operational scaling needs WHAT LEADS TO SUCCESS People‑first. Thyme Care’s mission and members matter to you deeply. Credentials & Experience.

Active unencumbered RN licensure; BSN required. MSN or MBA, preferred. OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) or AOCN certification, preferred. 10+ years of nursing experience, with at least 4+ years in a formal nursing leadership role (manager, director, or equivalent).

Experience in a telehealth, virtual care, or tech‑enabled care delivery. Demonstrated experience leading large, distributed nursing teams (100+ preferred). Deep knowledge of oncology nursing practice and complex chronic condition management.

Proven track record of driving clinical quality outcomes in a value‑based or risk‑bearing care model. Strong operational acumen—comfortable with data, dashboards, and performance management. Experience partnering with non‑clinical stakeholders (product, engineering, finance) in a matrixed organization.

Versatile—strong collaborator who can lead a growing and evolving environment. Effective listener and communicator—build rapport and great working relationships with team, leadership, and stakeholders. Adaptable—success in scaling businesses, fast‑paced environments, and startups.

Coach—motivates team members, keeps morale high, and drives continuous improvement. Grit—never afraid to get hands dirty, yet connects strategy to performance and execution. Tech‑savvy—experience with video chatting, Google Suite, Slack, EHR, or quick learning of new technology.

Proactive—recognizes and prioritizes team needs, problem‑solves, and goes the extra mile. WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE AT YEAR ONE Nursing team operating with clearly defined performance standards, consistent workflows, and a high‑functioning management layer. Measurable improvement in key nursing performance metrics.

Cross‑functional partnerships with Product, Data Science, and Quality established and driving actionable outcomes. Retention and engagement benchmarks met or exceeded across the nursing workforce. Leadership presence felt across the team—nurses at all levels know who the DON is and what they stand for.

OUR VALUES At Thyme Care, our core values guide us in everything we do: Act with our members in mind, Move with purpose, and Seek diverse perspectives. They anchor our business decisions, including how we grow, the products we make, and the paths we choose—or don’t choose. Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry, and are one part of the total compensation package that also includes equity, benefits, and other opportunities at Thyme Care.

Individual pay decisions are based on several factors, including qualifications, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to other Thyme Care employees. The base salary for this role is $153,000–$180,000. The salary range could be lower or higher than this if the role is hired at another level.

We recognize a history of inequality in healthcare. We’re here to challenge the status quo and create a culture of inclusion through the care we give and the company we build. We embrace and celebrate a diversity of perspectives in reflection of our members and the members we serve.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. Be cautious of recruitment fraud, and always confirm that communications are coming from an official Thyme Care email. #J-18808-Ljbffr