Associate Director RN of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology

Primary City/State: Tucson, Arizona

Department Name: M/S MOSU Onc/Hem/BMT T2 D6W

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Nursing

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Banner – University Medical Center Tucson has been named Tucson’s top hospital and the third best in Arizona by U.S. News & World Report. This recognition is based on the latest rankings for the  Best Regional Hospitals, considering performance in 15 specialties and 20 procedures and conditions.

Banner University Medical Center Tucson is a Magnet-designated facility and the region's premier destination for advanced pediatric care. We proudly deliver the highest level of care in Tucson across our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), General Pediatrics, and Pediatric Oncology programs. Our expert teams are committed to compassionate, patient- and family-centered care — guided by a culture of excellence, safety, and innovation.

We are seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Associate Director RN of Pediatric Oncology & Hematology to join our frontline leadership team. This is an exempt, frontline leadership position
, primarily scheduled Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
, with flexibility as unit needs require. In this role, you will provide strategic and operational oversight of the Pediatric Oncology and Hematology unit, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and team excellence. You will partner closely with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure outstanding outcomes for our youngest and most vulnerable patients.

• Unit Management
  – Oversee day-to-day operations of the Pediatric Oncology & Hematology unit, ensuring efficient, high-quality, and safe patient care delivery

• Staffing & Workforce Planning
  – Manage staffing models, scheduling, recruitment, and retention strategies to maintain optimal unit performance

• Quality & Safety
  – Champion quality improvement initiatives, monitor key performance indicators, and lead efforts to maintain and exceed regulatory and accreditation standards

• Behavioral Standards & Team Culture
  – Model and reinforce Banner Health's values and professional behaviors; cultivate a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team environment

• Staff Development
  – Support ongoing education, professional growth, and engagement of all unit team members

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  – Partner with physicians, advanced practice providers, social workers, child life specialists, and other care team members to deliver holistic, coordinated care

• Strategic Leadership
  – Contribute to departmental and organizational goals, participating in committees, councils, and Magnet-related initiatives

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- University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner
- University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The academic medical center has earned Magnet Recognition becoming the only hospital in southern Arizona to meet the rigorous standards of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet…