RN Associate Director MedSurg & Women Infant Services

Banner Health Corporate; Torrington (WY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hire on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Banner Health's Torrington facility seeks a full-time Registered Nurse Associate Director to oversee Med/Surg and Women's and Infant Services. The role leads clinical and staff management, joining an on-call rotation, and guiding a dedicated team in a 25-bed community hospital.

Located 1 hour from Cheyenne, Banner Health offers expansion momentum, digital mammography, OB systems, and a supportive leadership culture. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and cost-effective care.

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.
• In LTC setting: Requires familiarity with Alzheimer’s disease and developmental disabilities.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintenance of card during employment.
• Arizona Criminal History Affidavit at time of hire.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card required for Behavioral Health setting staff.

Responsibilities

• Manages and facilitates patient centered nursing care as real-time clinical expert for unit staff and physicians for escalated problem solving on patients, processes, and family issues.
• Leads change by developing, implementing and evaluating quality and process improvement initiatives of the department in conjunction with the director.
• Facilitates communication of system, regional, facility and department initiatives.
• Manages and develops the operational and capital budgets and use of associated resources.
• Assures the development of staff leadership through design of effective shared leadership models and supports career advancement opportunities.
• Responsible for selection, orientation, onboarding, and retention. Coaching, evaluations, and development opportunities to create a culture of learning.
• Manages large single unit or multiple clinical units to ensure excellent patient care and leads clinical improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Flexibility

Education

BSN

MSN

RN license

BLS certification

Tools

None

Job description

Primary City/State: Torrington, Wyoming Department Name: Med/Surg-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Nursing $20,000 Hire on bonus & $20,000 Relocation Assistance The future is full of possibilities. At Banner Health, we’re excited about what the future holds for health care. That’s why we’re changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. If you’re ready to change lives, we want to hear from you. We’re proud that Banner Health has earned Great Place To Work® Certification™ for the third consecutive year. We’re committed to a workplace culture where team members trust the people they work for, take genuine pride in their work, and enjoy collaborating with colleagues. Discover career opportunities and join our dedicated team of professionals. Located just 1-hour from Cheyenne and situated on the banks of the North Platte River, Torrington thrives on its rural pace and charm, and offers plenty of outdoor adventures. Play golf, visit the museum, participate in local cultural events and explore a wealth of recreational opportunities.

Torrington Community Hospital is looking for a full-time Registered Nurse Associate Director to oversee the Medical Surgical and Women's and Infant Services departments in Torrington, Wyoming. The ideal candidate for this role has leadership experience, an excitement to lead, inspire and support an established team. This position is 40-hours per week and will join the leadership on call rotation. If you have any questions please reach out to Lindee Zespy @ [e-mail] Community Hospital in Torrington, Wyo. is a 25-bed critical access hospital. We take pride in providing thoughtful medical care to residents in southeast Wyoming and bordering Nebraska communities, and we live our commitment to these communities in many ways. In fact, with the recent completion of an extensive expansion and remodel initiative, we are at an exciting and pivotal point in our development. We offer an innovative environment that includes digital mammography, a state-of-the-art emergency department, electronic medical records and a computerized OB system designed to reduce the chances of complications during labor and delivery. In addition, our location in close proximity to the Black Hills, Rocky Mountains and Denver offers a wide variety of lifestyle advantages, including small town charm and limitless recreational activities.

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.
• 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.

EEO Statement

EEO Statement: EEO/Disabled/Veterans Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

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