RN Manger Acute Surgical Observation

Banner Health Corporate; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a Nursing Manager in Tucson, AZ to lead the Surgical Observation unit in a full-time, day shift role. You will provide clinical leadership to patients and staff, oversee bed assignments, rounds, and safety, and drive quality initiatives.

The position requires a BSN, current RN license, and BLS, with responsibilities in coaching, budgeting, and staff development. Join Banner Health to support high-quality care and operational excellence in a dynamic hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required; BSN preferred for leadership roles.
• Current RN license in state of practice; BLS certification required.
• Strong clinical knowledge with leadership and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees unit operations to ensure smooth patient care and bed/staff assignments.
• Performs daily rounding and ensures quality patient care and safety.
• Leads staffing, scheduling, coaching, and performance evaluations.
• Manages budget, resources, and procurement for the department.
• Drives quality initiatives and process improvements aligned to metrics.
• Supports professional development and staff succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Communication

Budget management

Education

BSN degree

RN license

BLS Certification

Job description

Primary City/State: Tucson, Arizona
Department Name: Outpatient Observation WPAC
Work Shift: Day
Job Category: Nursing

Location & Overview

Banner – University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. We’re honored to be recognized for our commitment to the latest health care advancements and excellent patient care. The Surgical Observation unit is located in the West PACU space for patients to transition to from PACU and discharge the following day. There is a possibility that the patients may be Med/Surg or PCU status and require transfer to an inpatient unit from this space rather than discharging home. It will be more unique in that it is heavily connected with PACU and may not have the same feel as an inpatient unit.

Shift Details

Employment Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday-Friday 5'8s days Weekend and holiday leader call rotations required.

Position Summary

This position plans and provides clinical support to patients and staff. Demonstrates clinical expertise of the assigned area. Provides leadership in clinical, financial, and personnel management within the department.

Core Functions

• Oversees the operations of the unit to ensure smooth and efficient patient care management. Assures appropriate patient assignments to beds and staff. Completes daily rounding on patients and staff to ensure quality provision of care.
• Manages the unit to ensure patient and employee satisfaction while promoting safety and retention. Serves as a real-time resource and assists with clinical expertise for unit staff and physicians for problem-solving on patients, processes, and family issues.
• Coordinates quality initiatives and process improvements. Aligns and manages to metrics.
• Develops leadership skills among staff including communication, decision-making problem-solving/critical thinking and employee engagement. Leads the development of staff and supports career advancement opportunities. Functions as a role model and encourages staff to participate in their own development.
• Facilitates unit meetings and shared governance / leadership efforts.
• 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.
• Assists in the development of the operational and capital budget, provides daily operational resource management including staff, supplies, and equipment, and ensures optimal productivity for the department.
• Supervises clinical unit staff to ensure excellent patient care. Participates in activities that foster management skills while enabling staff to care for patients, determine schedules, edit time cards, research budget issues and order supplies.

Internal customers include patients, staff, and physicians. External customers include patient family.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a strong knowledge and understanding of nursing and healthcare as normally obtained through the completion of a bachelor's degree in nursing.
• BSN required for all individuals entering the role effective 2/1/2016.
• BSN required for internal transfers/promotions within 6 months of transfer/promotion.
• Requires a current RN license in state of practice.
• BLS Required.
• Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice.
• Must possess at least 1-2 years of clinical 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.
• Requires the ability to balance clinical skills with supervisory authority.
• Must have the ability to consider the ultimate impact of decisions on the unit.
• Must have the ability to practice skills according to department and professional standards and quality requirements.
• Requires New Leader Experience certification within one year.
• Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.

About Banner

Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions. Please visit our Benefits Guide for more information.