RN Associate Director Neurology PCU

bannerhealth; Wyoming (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyoming is seeking an Associate Director to oversee Neurology Progressive Care, ensuring high‑quality, safe patient care while guiding unit operations and staff development.

This stroke‑certified unit provides specialized neurology care with tele-neurology support, and the role includes budget oversight, clinical leadership, coaching, and collaboration with physicians and hospital leadership; typical hours are Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:00pm, with potential

Qualifications

• BSN or MSN required for all new hires.
• Current RN license in state of practice with BLS.
• Two years clinical management experience relevant to patient population.
• Ability to lead and influence clinical staff and processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations, quality, safety, and patient/staff experience for Neurology Progressive Care.
• Lead budgeting, staffing, and resource utilization for the unit.
• Coaching, performance evaluations, and career development for staff.
• Collaborate with physicians, management, and external partners to drive improvements.

Skills

Clinical management

Leadership

Decision-making

Analytical

Communication

Critical thinking

Flexibility

Education

BSN

MSN

Job description

Primary City/State:

Casper, Wyoming

Department Name:

PCU Neuro

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Nursing

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Wyoming Medical Center seeks to transform the lives of those we serve by fostering the highest level of health and wellness in our community and across our region and state.

Living in Casper you will find that mountain trails, fishing, access to lakes are within minutes from the hospital. Being centrally located in the state also allows you to easily travel through the state to take in all Wyoming as to offer such as, the Big Horn Mountains, Thermopolis Hot Springs, and Yellowstone National Park to name a few. You will find that Casper is a city, yet has a small-town feel, often times coming in contact with patients and families in the community expressing thankfulness for the care you gave!

As the Associate Director you will have oversight of operations, quality, safety, experience of patients and staff for Neurology Progressive Care. This stroke certified unit provides specialty care for neurology patients, including stroke, neurological conditions, seizure patients primarily, but does care for patients with other diagnosis requiring a higher level of care. This role is instrumental in assisting and facilitating care of not only the patients admitted on the Neuro unit, but other patients requiring neurological services in ICU, and other inpatient units. We utilize tele neurology services for 24hr neurology care. The staff of the unit are trained as PCU level staff with a more acute/higher level nursing needs focus.

Being a leadership position the worked hours for this role are typically Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm but may vary based on the need of the facility including the possibility of evenings, nights, weekends, holidays. This role will also join the Nursing Administrator on call rotation.

If you have any questions please reach out to Lindee Zespy @ [e-mail]

Banner Wyoming Medical Center is located in the heart of Casper Wyoming. As the state's largest inpatient facility, Wyoming Medical Center is known and highly regarded for its cardiac and stroke services. With 249 beds and a level 2 trauma center, Wyoming Medical Center is proud to serve the entire state of Wyoming.

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• 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

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.