Associate Director Registered Nurse RN Operating Room

Banner Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix is seeking an Associate Director RN Intraop to lead the operating room, develop departmental leaders, and drive staffing, budgets and care standards to support patient safety and efficient care.

BSN or MSN is required, active RN license, BLS, and at least two years of clinical management experience; a Master’s is preferred. This full‑time role offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus and opportunities to shape surgical services across the Banner Health system.

Qualifications

• BSN or MSN required for all new hires; BSN required for internal transfers/promotions within 6 months.
• Current RN license in state of practice and BLS certification.
• Two years of clinical management experience in a relevant patient population.
• Master's degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages and facilitates patient-centered nursing care for designated units and leaders staff and physicians for escalated issues.
• Leads change by implementing quality and process improvements and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Oversees system and department initiatives communication across teams.
• Manages operating budgets and resource utilization for efficiency.
• Develops staff leadership through coaching, evaluations, and career development.
• Oversees staff recruitment, onboarding, retention, and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Budget management

Communication

Decision making

Staff development

Coaching

Education

BSN

MSN

Job description

Associate Director Registered Nurse RN Operating Room### Associate Director Registered Nurse RN Operating RoomApply: BUMC Phoenix (1111 E McDowell Rd): Full time: Posted Yesterday: R4459517**Primary City/State:**Phoenix, Arizona**Department Name:**Surg-Hosp**Work Shift:**Day**Job Category:**Nursing**\\*\\*\\*$15,000 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 - University Medical Center Phoenix has held Magnet status since 2005 and was recently bestowed its fourth consecutive Magnet designation by The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC). This designation is considered the gold standard of nursing excellence. What makes this truly extraordinary is only 1% of hospitals nationwide have achieved this designation four times.As the **Associate Director Registered Nurse RN Intraop\\***, you will bring your leadership experience and passion for health care to our department! This position will have responsibility for developing departmental leaders, supporting retention of staff, change management and overall impacting departmental efficiencies.You will have the opportunity to build relationships with various leaders and physicians with the goal of making an impact on our overall growth strategy. You will be a leader that embraces change and can be an active and engaged change agent.This is a **full-time opportunity, working Monday - Friday, varied hours**. Leadership call may be required.**\\*The preferred candidate for this position will have prior experience working in the OR, both inpatient/outpatient and as an experienced leader within the OR.**See the **Benefits Guide under the Total Rewards** section of this posting**,** to learn more about our great benefit package!University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve MagnetTM recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.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 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. Facilitates communication of system, regional, facility and department initiatives. 4. Manages and develops the operational and capital budgets and use of associated resources. 5. 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. 6. 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.7. 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 QUALIFICATIONSBSN 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. 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. 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 QUALIFICATIONSMaster's degree in nursing preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.