Associate Director Oncology Infusion

$10,000 Sign On Bonus! Banner Health believes leadership matters. We look for people who share our vision making health care easier, so life can be better. Our leaders are at the front of the health care transformation, planning the future of Banner Health. Banner Gateway MD Anderson Cancer Center offers the most experienced and advanced Infusion Center, offering an ever-increasing list of high-quality adult services. Our modern unit provides reclining chairs with individual televisions and a view of a beautiful healing garden. Our nurses are chemotherapy validated, infusion certified and our staff is dedicated to excellent patient care. We also participate in drug research studies through the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute. Our staff takes care of the prior authorization with your insurance for your referring physician. As an RN Associate Director for Outpatient Infusion, you will guide both the clinical and operational excellence of a high-performing infusion service, serving as the on‑site expert who supports nurses, providers, and patients through real‑time problem solving and quality care leadership. In this role, you’ll drive process improvement initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and advance a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous learning. You’ll oversee staffing, budgeting, resource allocation, and employee development, while fostering strong communication across departments and empowering teams through shared leadership models. Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life. *Eligibility for the sign‑on bonus requires 12 months of service to Banner Health.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides managerial and clinical support to patients and staff. Uses depth and breadth of clinical management knowledge to ensure the provision of high quality, safe and cost‑effective patient care. Demonstrates clinical expertise and oversees the leadership of clinical, financial and personnel management of the assigned areas.

CORE FUNCTIONS

Manages and facilitates patient‑centered nursing care for designated patient populations by serving as a real‑time clinical expert for unit staff and physicians for escalated problem‑solving on patients, processes and family issues. Manages the operations of the unit to ensure smooth and efficient patient care management and resource utilization. Leads change by developing, implementing and evaluating quality and process improvement initiatives of the department in conjunction with the director. Seeks and utilizes input from staff and oversees change implementation. Ensures compliance with appropriate regulatory agencies. Facilitates communication of system, regional, facility and department initiatives. Manages and develops the operational and capital budgets and use of associated resources. Assures the development of staff leadership through the design of effective shared leadership models and supports career advancement opportunities. Functions as a role model and encourages staff to participate in their own development. Responsible for selection, orientation, onboarding and retention. Demonstrates leadership through coaching, performance evaluations, corrective actions and development opportunities to create a culture of learning. Manages large single unit or multiple clinical units to ensure excellent patient care. Actively develops leadership of entry‑level nurse manager(s) while leading clinical improvement initiatives. Internal customers include patients, staff and physicians. External customers include patient family.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BSN or MSN required for all new hires. BSN required for internal transfers/promotions within 6 months of transfer or promotion. Requires a current RN license in state of practice. Requires BLS certification. Must possess a strong knowledge and understanding of clinical care management as normally demonstrated through two years of clinical management experience relevant to patient population. Demonstrates knowledge and skills of specialty area. Requires critical thinking, communication, influence, decision‑making, analytical and flexibility skills to make optimal decisions based on multiple variables and desired outcomes. Must have the ability to practice skills according to department and professional standards and quality requirements. In LTC setting: Requires familiarity with Alzheimer’s disease and developmental disabilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in nursing preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Infusion Nurses Society (INS)