Associate Director RN Med/Surg

Banner Health Corporate; South Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking an Associate Director to lead the Med/Surg South unit at University Medical Center South in Tucson. The role supports staff education, schedule flexibility, patient and physician relations, and equipment coordination.

The position operates on a night shift (6:00PM-2:00AM), Monday through Friday, with a focus on clinical leadership, financial stewardship, and quality care across designated areas.

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.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card in certain settings (per policy).
• Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card for Behavioral Health settings must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Facilitates communication of system, regional, facility and department initiatives.
• Manages and develops the operational and capital budgets and use of associated resources.
• Assures the development of staff leadership through the design of effective shared leadership models and supports career advancement opportunities.
• 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.
• Manages large single unit or multiple clinical units to ensure excellent patient care; develops leadership of entry level nurse manager(s) and leads clinical improvement initiatives.

Skills

RN leadership

Clinical management

Strategic planning

Communication

Problem solving

Education & staff development

Education

BSN or MSN

Job description

Position Overview

Primary City/State: Tucson, Arizona Department Name: SC-Med/Surg South-Hosp Work Shift: Night Job Category: Nursing Those who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, we want to hear from you for a leadership role! At Banner University Medical Center, there will be exciting opportunities to be a part of the health care transformation. We are known nationally as an innovative leader in new health care models, and as an Academic Medical Center in Southern Arizona. We are on the cutting edge of medical advances. You will work alongside a group of dedicated physicians and staff that perform some of the most state-of-the-art procedures that exist anywhere in the country. This position will be leading our Med/Surg team. Your responsibilities as an Associate Director may include providing education/support to staff, flexing schedules, positively impacting patient and physician relations, and managing/coordinating equipment. You will work in a fun place with a strong, cohesive team that is close and who work together to impact their own environment. The patient focus, teamwork mindset, and a collaborative unit are key pluses to join our unit. This is for a Night position, working 6:00PM-2:00AM. Shifts are Monday through Friday. Your pay and benefits are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family.

Banner - University Medical Center South is a comprehensive academic medical center that includes an Emergency department, a state-designated trauma center and a Behavioral Health Pavilion. We are an Arizona Department of Health Services-accredited Cardiac Receiving Center and a Nurses Improving Care for Health system Elders-designated senior-friendly hospital. The hospital is staffed by physicians who are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson and is managed by Banner Health under an operating agreement with Pima County. Our specialty services include inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, treatment and education for diabetes, innovative geriatrics care and comprehensive orthopedics.

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 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 Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

EEO STATEMENT 2

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

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