Associate Director RN Progressive Care PCU

bannerhealth; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health in Mesa, Arizona is seeking a Nurse Manager for the PCU Surgical - 4D unit. This leadership role provides managerial and clinical oversight to ensure high-quality, safe, and cost-effective patient care, while guiding staff, physicians, and processes.

You will lead operational and capital budget management, drive quality initiatives, develop leadership among nurse managers, and promote professional development and staff retention across the unit.

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 and BLS certification.
• Must have two years of clinical management experience relevant to the patient population.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and background check requirements for Banner facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time clinical leadership and manage unit operations for patient care and resource use.
• Lead quality and process improvement initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate communication of system-wide initiatives across departments.
• Develop and manage operational and capital budgets for the unit.
• Promote staff leadership development, coaching, and career advancement.
• Oversee staffing, onboarding, retention, and performance evaluations.
• Develop leadership among nurse managers and drive clinical improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical management

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

BSN

MSN

Job description

Job Details

Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona

Department Name: PCU Surgical - 4D

Work Shift: Varied

Job Category: Nursing

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.

Additional 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.

Benefits

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.

EEO Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: EEO/Disabled/Veterans.