Associate Director RN Emergency

Banner Health Corporate; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health seeks an experienced nurse leader to provide managerial and clinical guidance in the Emergency Center. You will oversee patient care, staff performance, and budgetary resources to ensure safe, cost-effective operations.

Role requires BSN (MSN preferred), current RN license, and 2+ years of clinical management experience, with a focus on quality and regulatory compliance within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Requires BSN or MSN.
• (2 years) clinical management experience relevant to patient population.
• Current RN license in state of practice and BLS certification.
• Knowledge of clinical care management and leadership best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide managerial and clinical support to patients and staff.
• Lead unit operations to ensure safe, high-quality patient care and resource utilization.
• Develop and evaluate quality and process improvement initiatives.
• Oversee staff development, coaching, and performance evaluations.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Clinical management

Team coordination

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Education

BSN

MSN

Tools

EHR proficiency

Job description

Primary City/State: Glendale, Arizona Department Name: Emergency Ctr-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Nursing Banner Health believes leadership matters, and we look for people who share our vision, making health care easier, so life can be better.

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.

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.
• 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 QUALIFICATIONS

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

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.

COMMENTS ABOUT THE COMPANY

Banner 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. Banner Thunderbird Medical Center has served the Northwest Valley for more than 25 years and our unrelenting focus on excellent patient care has helped us become one of the most preferred hospitals in the Valley. In addition to being a Level 1 Trauma Center, the facility also includes a heart and vascular center, state-of-the-art surgical suites and a new Emergency department. Banner Health offers a variety of benefits to help you and your family. Banner Health’s premier West Valley Level I Trauma for adults and Tertiary Care destination for all ages. Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (BTMC) and Banner Children’s Hospital at Thunderbird provide a preferred destination for surgical, oncological, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedic, pediatric, and women and infant services achieved through best-in-class 5-star CMS rating to provide patients with high quality, safe care for the best possible experience.

NOTE

Employees working in behavioral health clinical settings must maintain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and Arizona Criminal History Affidavit. Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.