Associate Director RN Neurology PCU

Banner Health Corporate; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health in Tucson, AZ is seeking an experienced Nursing Associate Director to lead the surge space for Neurology PCU, ensuring safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. You will collaborate with Stroke and Spine teams to maintain certifications and drive performance improvements.

The role requires strategic oversight, staffing management, and strong regulatory knowledge. This is a full-time day position with Monday–Friday hours and potential schedule flexibility to meet department needs.

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 familiarity with Alzheimer's disease and developmental disabilities in LTC settings.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card may be required depending on department.
• Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Manages and facilitates patient centered nursing care for designated populations, serving as real-time clinical expert for staff and physicians.
• Leads change by developing, implementing and evaluating quality and process improvement initiatives.
• Facilitates communication of system, regional, facility and department initiatives.
• Manages and develops operational and capital budgets and resource use.
• Develops staff leadership through shared leadership models and supports career advancement.
• Oversees selection, orientation, on-boarding, and retention of staff, fostering development.
• Manages large units to ensure excellent patient care and leads clinical improvement initiatives.

Education

BSN

MSN

Job description

Primary City/State: Tucson, Arizona Department Name: Med/Surg Neuro T1 8EW Work Shift: Day 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 Tucson, there will be exciting opportunities to be a part of the health care transformation at a Magnet facility. We are known nationally as an innovative leader in new health care models, a Level 1 Trauma and Academic Medical Center in Southern Arizona, and 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 surge space for our BUMC Tucson hospital, taking Neurology PCU patients. The Nursing Associate Director provides leadership and operational oversight for nursing services, ensuring safe, high-quality, and patient-centered care. This role supports strategic initiatives, manages staffing and resource allocation, promotes compliance with regulatory standards, and fosters professional development within the nursing team. In this role you will collaborate with interdisciplinary leaders to drive performance improvement, enhance patient outcomes, and maintain a positive work environment aligned with organizational values. This role will also partner with our Stroke Team and Spine Program Team to renew certifications.

This is for a Full Time, Day position. The schedule can flex and shifts are Monday through Friday. Attendance at meetings is required and may mean a shift in schedule times.

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. 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

• 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.
• 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. Functions as a role model and encourages staff to participate in their own development.
• 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. 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.

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