Nursing Associate Director – Med/Surg PCU

Banner Health; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a Nursing Associate Director to lead the surge space at Banner University Medical Center Tucson, overseeing Med/Surg and PCU patients. This full-time Day shift role provides leadership, ensures high-quality patient care, and directs staffing, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.

The position emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary leaders to drive performance improvement and maintain a positive work environment aligned with Banner's values.

Qualifications

• Leadership and clinical management experience in nursing
• Strong communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of budgeting, staffing, and regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

• Provide managerial and clinical oversight for nursing services on the unit
• Lead quality and process improvement initiatives with the director
• Oversee staff development, coaching, and performance evaluations
• Manage operational and capital budgets and resource allocation
• Foster a culture of learning and professional growth
• Lead recruitment, orientation, onboarding and retention efforts
• Develop and mentor entry-level nurse managers and drive clinical improvements

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical management

Staff development

Budgeting

Education

BSN or MSN

Job description

Banner Health is seeking a Nursing Associate Director to lead the surge space at Banner University Medical Center Tucson, overseeing Med/Surg and PCU patients. This full-time Day shift role provides leadership, ensures high-quality patient care, and directs staffing, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.

The position emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary leaders to drive performance improvement and maintain a positive work environment aligned with Banner's values.