Associate Director RN Emergency

Banner Health; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health's Emergency Department leadership team seeks an Associate Director RN to guide night shift operations, patient care, and departmental initiatives at Banner - University Medical Center Tucson. You will lead a high-quality nursing staff, drive clinical excellence, and collaborate across the system to optimize patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes leadership in clinical, financial, and personnel management with a focus on building shared leadership and professional development

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide managerial and clinical support to patients and staff.
• Lead quality and process improvement initiatives with department leadership.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and standards.
• Oversee unit operations for efficient patient care and resource use.
• Develop staff leadership through shared leadership models and career development.
• Manage selection, orientation, onboarding, and retention of staff.
• Oversee budgeting and use of resources for the department.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical management

Budgeting & finance

Communication

Decision making

Education

BSN

MSN

Job description

## Associate Director RN EmergencyApply: BUMC Tucson (1625 N Campbell Ave): Posted Yesterday: R4456869**Primary City/State:**Tucson, Arizona**Department Name:**Emergency Ctr-Hosp**Work Shift:**Varied**Job Category:**NursingBanner Health believes leadership matters, and 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. The **Emergency Department** at **Banner - University Medical Center Tucson** campus is an 80-bed unit, seeing approximately 73,000 patients a year. We care for all ages and treat urgent and emergent medical and behavioral health patients. The ED is a designated Level 1 Adult Trauma Center, as well as a Comprehensive stroke, cancer and cardiac center. We have been nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. In addition to our Adult Emergency Department, we have a Pediatric Emergency Department. We are an accredited Pediatric Prepared Advanced Care facility and a Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center. We have a 16-bed pod housed in the northern most area of the main Emergency Department. During busier times of the year, we also run a pediatric fast track with a mid-level provider and nurse. We have Child Life services available Monday- Friday and depend on our Pediatric ER nurses to provide the highest level of specialized care to our pediatric population. As an Associate Director RN for Emergency department, you will be leading a high-quality team on our night shift with expertise in patient care. Our amazing leaders continually provide leadership in clinical, financial, and personnel as well as active participation in department shared leadership and facility wide committees. As a member of our ED, you will play a vital role in ensuring our patients receive the best care possible. Teamwork is STRONG in the departments reporting up through this role, and support be your best self is great. Join us as we improve the lives of the patients, we care for them through outstanding nursing care. Schedule - Night or Day shift Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefits 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.Banner - 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 Recognition Program for nursing excellence. The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.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.