Associate Director Oncology Infusion

bannerhealth; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Banner Health in Gilbert, Arizona, seeks an RN Associate Director for Outpatient Infusion to provide executive clinical and operational leadership. You will support nurses, providers, and patients with real‑time problem solving, process improvements, regulatory compliance, and a strong safety culture.

You will oversee staffing, budgeting, and resource allocation while fostering cross‑department collaboration and staff development through shared leadership. Day shifts available.

Qualifications

• RN license in state of practice with BLS certification.
• Two years of clinical management experience in a relevant patient population.
• In LTC settings: familiarity with Alzheimer’s and developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Guide clinical and operational excellence of outpatient infusion services.
• Oversee staffing, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Drive quality care leadership and real-time problem solving for nurses, providers, and patients.
• Promote safety culture and continuous learning across departments.
• Develop staff leadership and career progression through shared leadership models.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

Two years of clinical management

Education

BSN or MSN

Job description

Primary City/State: Gilbert, Arizona

Department Name:

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Nursing

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus!

*Eligibility for the sign-on bonus requires 12 months of service to Banner Health.

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.

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, on‑boarding, 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/promotion.
• Requires a current RN license in state of practice and 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.
• Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral or BUMG, BUMCT in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Employees working at BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in nursing preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO Statement

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