Associate Director RN Medical Surgical

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

Job summary

Banner Estrella Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ seeks an Associate Director of Nursing for the Medical-Surgical unit. The role oversees daily operations, leads clinical and financial management, and drives quality and safety initiatives.

You will coach staff, manage budgets, and participate in on-call rotation, shaping patient care at Banner Health. The position requires a BSN or MSN with RN licensure and two years of clinical management experience, plus strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• BSN or MSN required for new hires; internal transfers/promotions may require BSN within 6 months.
• Requires current RN license in state of practice and BLS certification.
• Two years of clinical management experience relevant to patient population.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the specialty area and strong critical thinking.
• Excellent communication, influence, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop staff and leaders.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations of the Medical Surgical unit to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
• Lead quality and process improvement initiatives with input from staff and director.
• Coordinate system-wide and unit initiatives communication across teams.
• Oversee operational and capital budgets and resource use.
• Develop staff leadership through shared leadership models and career development.
• Hire, orient, onboard, and retain qualified staff; coach performance and development.
• Develop leaders of entry-level nurse managers and drive clinical improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Change management

Clinical management

Communication

Decision-making

Education

BSN or MSN

Master's in Nursing preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

## Associate Director RN Medical SurgicalApply: Banner Estrella Med Ctr (9201 W Thomas Rd): Posted Today: R4457877**Primary City/State:**Phoenix, Arizona**Department Name:**M/S-Ortho 6AB**Work Shift:**Day**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.**Why Banner Health?**At Banner Health, leadership matters. We seek individuals who share our vision of making healthcare easier, so life can be better. Our leaders stand at the forefront of healthcare transformation, shaping Banner Health's future.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.As the **Associate Director of Nursing**, you will be responsible for daily operations of the Medical Surgical unit at Banner Estrella Medical Center. This will include leading, directing, developing, and implementing strategies for clinical care and having budget and financial responsibilities. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to build relationships with leaders and staff with the goal of making an impact on our patients at such an important time in their lives. You will be a leader that embraces change and can be an active and engaged change agent; dedicated to the needs of our patients and families. Steadfast to safe, kind, effective, efficient, evidenced-based, high-quality clinical care outcome focused, and solution oriented. **This role will be a day shift** and includes an on-call rotation with the other Associate Directors.Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.Banner Estrella Medical Center is a 353-bed acute care hospital providing a full range of health care services to the fast growing communities of west Phoenix. Opened in 2005, this is an innovative, fully electronic facility that features electronic medical records, computerized physician order entry, digital radiography, sophisticated ICU monitoring and much more. In fact, we've been named one of the \"ten most innovative hospitals in the country\" by Newsweek Magazine and are recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. The hospital is also designed to provide a soothing, healing atmosphere for both patients and their family members. We encourage the use of such therapies as pet therapy, aromatherapy, spiritual care and Reiki Therapy.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.