Associate Director Registered Nurse Medical Oncology

Banner Health

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director for Medical Oncology provides managerial and clinical support to patients and staff. The role uses clinical management expertise to ensure high-quality, safe, and cost-effective patient care, and oversees clinical, financial, and personnel management for assigned areas. The position manages a large single unit or multiple clinical units and supports excellent patient care, resource utilization, and staff development. The role is based at Banner Gateway MD Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert, Arizona. The center provides inpatient and outpatient oncology care and has programs including stem cell transplantation and comprehensive head and neck cancer care. The work schedule is exempt, 40 hours per week, arranged as either four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts.

Requirements

BSN or MSN required for new hires; a BSN is required for internal transfers or promotions within six months.
Current RN license in the state of practice.
BLS certification.
Two years of clinical management experience relevant to the patient population.
Knowledge and skills in the specialty area.
Critical-thinking, communication, influence, decision-making, analytical, and flexibility skills.
Ability to make optimal decisions based on multiple variables and desired outcomes.
Ability to practice according to department and professional standards and quality requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Manage and facilitate patient-centered nursing care for designated patient populations, serving as a real-time clinical expert for unit staff and physicians in escalated patient, process, and family matters.
Manage unit operations to support smooth, efficient patient care and resource utilization.
Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of departmental quality and process improvement initiatives in conjunction with the director.
Seek and use staff input, oversee implementation of changes, and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory agencies.
Facilitate communication of system, regional, facility, and department initiatives.
Manage operational and capital budgets and associated resources.
Develop staff leadership through effective shared leadership models and support career advancement opportunities.
Serve as a role model and encourage staff participation in their professional development.
Oversee staff selection, orientation, onboarding, and retention.
Coach staff, conduct performance evaluations, take corrective action when needed, and provide development opportunities to foster a culture of learning.
Develop entry-level nurse managers while leading clinical improvement initiatives.