Director Nursing ED

Tenet Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Career development

HSAs & FSAs

Employee discounts

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Carondelet St. Marys Hospital in Tucson, AZ seeks a seasoned healthcare leader to drive excellence in the cardiovascular service line, directing Care Navigators and Chest Pain Coordinator with program oversight.

The role carries budgetary accountability, quality improvement focus, and the responsibility to foster staff growth while aligning with Tenet Healthcare's mission to deliver exceptional patient outcomes and community care.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of Acute Care Hospital experience focusing on cardiovascular services.
• Master's Degree in Nursing or related field.
• RN License in Arizona; BLS/ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Budget preparation and adherence based on volume.
• Supply chain management for department needs.
• Mentor and develop staff.
• Ensure quality indicators and patient experience improvements.
• Promote a respectful, collaborative work environment.

Skills

Healthcare leadership

Budget management

Staff development

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or related field

Tools

Kronos

Job description

Overview

Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At Carondelet St. Marys Hospital hospital, were seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.

At Carondelet St. Marys Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance


• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match


• Generous paid time off


• Career development and continuing education opportunities


• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts


• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program


• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Responsible for development of and direction of patient care services for the market’s cardiovascular service line. Directs activities of Patient Care Navigators and Chest Pain Coordinator. Department administrator. Establishes and enforces policies, procedures, standards and objectives. Directs and supervises staff as well as workflow. Position has budgetary or fiscal accountability. Responsible 24 hours a day for the ongoing effective operation of the Department exerting a leadership role which supports the hospital’s mission, vision, goals and objectives, while focusing on the patients, physicians, employees, volunteers and the community as customers. Ongoing accountability for the continuous assessment, improvement, coordination and integration of the department services and standards of care into the hospital’s primary function. Position is responsible for approving timekeeping, employee evaluation, meeting applicable regulatory standards, approving supply orders and department strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• FINANCE:
  
  
  • Responsible for Budget preparation and adherence based on volume
  
  
  • Responsible for Supply Chain Management for Department needs
  
  
  • Monitor productivity/cost per unit service on a regular basis meet established budgetary guidelines; as necessary, establish ad implement action plans when variances occur
  
  
  • Plans work assignments and resource allocation with full consideration of timeliness and financial impact
  
  


• GROWTH


• Support organization strategies to increase volumes


• Mentors and develops staff


• PEOPLE


• Conduct new employee onboarding in accordance with the onboarding system


• Hires, terminates, trains, evaluates performance and supervises staff to provide professional, courteous and timely services


• Review turnover trends and develop action plans to address unanticipated variances


• Promotes employee engagement thru staff participation in department operations and activities as measured thru employee engagement tools


• Appropriately manages staff to ensure compliance with applicable standards, adheres to organization’s policies and procedures, including standards of behavior and safety guidelines


• Enhances communication between various levels of staff, departments and customers to promote a caring and respectful work environment


• Provides direction and delegation in a positive, professional manner and ensures follow-through


• Cultivates and promotes staff expertise and knowledge relevant to the needs of the specific environment


• Assists with the formation, implementation, and maintenance of policies and procedures, job descriptions, and competencies


• Performs the necessary edits for Kronos time management system and payroll


• QUALITY


• Gathers and reports quality indicators generated by department activity


• Support organization strategies to meet core measure goals


• Develops and implements action plans to improve patient experience


• COMMUNITY:


• Participates in organization sponsored events

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements
  
  
  • Experience: 5-7 years of Acute Care Hospital experience specialzing in cardiovascular sevices.
  
  
  • Education: Master's Degree in Nursing/or related field
  
  
  • Certifications: RN License in the state of Arizona; BLS/ACLS
  
  


• Preferred Requirements
  
  
  • Experience: Minimum Experience10 years of Acute Care/ Cardiovascular Hospital experience.
  
  

Organization Description

St. Marys Hospital, established in 1880, is Southern Arizonas longest continually operating hospital and one of the top medical centers in Tucson and the region. Home to the Carondelet Heart & Vascular Institute, St. Marys is recognized as a destination hospital for minimally invasive heart and vascular surgery, as well as advanced stroke care, emergency care, wound care and bariatric surgery. St. Marys strives to offer personalized, compassionate care to every patient. Join our team!

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