Associate Director RN Progressive Care PCU

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

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking an RN Associate Director of PCU in Mesa, AZ. This full-time leadership role oversees a multi-unit nursing team, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care and efficient operations during evening/night shifts. The ADON collaborates with directors to drive quality initiatives and staff development.

The role emphasizes change leadership, budget management, and a strong clinical background in patient population management, with on-call responsibilities rotating among ADONs.

Qualifications

• Requires BSN or MSN and current RN license; BLS certification.
• Two years of clinical management experience relevant to patient population.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and leadership skills; ability to influence and coach staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage and facilitate patient-centered nursing care for designated populations.
• Lead quality and process improvement initiatives with leadership team.
• Oversee operational and capital budgets and resource use.
• Develop staff leadership through shared leadership models and career development.
• Conduct hiring, onboarding, retention, and performance evaluations to foster learning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Decision-making

Analytical

Flexibility

Coaching

Education

BSN or MSN

Master's degree in nursing (preferred)

Tools

Budget management

Job description

Primary City/State:Mesa, ArizonaDepartment Name:Work Shift:VariedJob Category:NursingBanner Health believes leadership matters. We look for people who share our vision to make 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 Health was named to Fortune’s America’s Most Innovative Companies list for the second year in a row for 2024 and named Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek. We’re proud to be recognized for our commitment to the latest health care advancements and excellent patient care.As the RN Associate Director of PCU, you will bring your leadership experience and passion for healthcare to a four-sister unit, where you will work closely with other leaders. 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.The Registered Nurse Associate Director position is a full-time position can be either 5, 8hr shifts, or 4 10hr shifts, with most hours being evening/nights 3:00pm-11:30pm or 3:00pm-1:30pm or 2:00pm-12:30pm. This position also will include a week of on-call in rotation with the other ADONs.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.If you are a New Graduate Nurse with less than 12 months of experience, please visit the main job search page and under the Job Type filter, select New Nurse Experience.POSITION SUMMARYThis 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 FUNCTIONS1. 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.EEO Statement:EEO/Disabled/VeteransOur organization supports a drug-free work environment.Privacy Policy:Privacy Policy