OR Nurse Leader - Associate Director

University of Minnesota School of Nursing; Glendale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $20,000

Job summary

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center seeks an Operating Room Associate Director to lead nursing and clinical operations in a large surgical unit. You will partner with leaders and staff to deliver safe, efficient patient care and drive quality initiatives.

The role emphasizes change agentship, staff development, and operational excellence in a Level I trauma environment. Ideal candidates bring OR leadership experience, BSN/MSN, RN license and BLS, with strong communication and analytical abilities

Qualifications

• BSN or MSN required for leadership role in nursing.
• Current RN license in state of practice with BLS certification.
• Two years of clinical management experience in a relevant patient population.
• Strong skills in communication, decision-making and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Provide managerial and clinical support to patients and staff.
• Lead quality and process improvement initiatives with the director.
• Manage unit operations, budgets, and resource utilization.
• Develop staff leadership and coach on performance and development.
• Oversee selection, onboarding and retention in a large clinical unit.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical management

Communication

Budgeting

Change management

Education

BSN

MSN

RN license

BLS certification

Job description

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center seeks an Operating Room Associate Director to lead nursing and clinical operations in a large surgical unit. You will partner with leaders and staff to deliver safe, efficient patient care and drive quality initiatives.

The role emphasizes change agentship, staff development, and operational excellence in a Level I trauma environment. Ideal candidates bring OR leadership experience, BSN/MSN, RN license and BLS, with strong communication and analytical abilities