Nursing Associate Director Observation Unit

RN Associate Director

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The Observation Unit at Banner Del Webb Medical Center, has an outstanding multi-disciplinary team that works together to provide excellent patient care. The range of clinical diagnoses and patient care provides an exceptional experience for nurses to develop and / or use every facet of their clinical knowledge. This area features a fast pace similar to the ED with the diagnostic work ups and care needs of the Telemetry setting.

Banner Del Webb Medical Center excels in providing extraordinary health care to residents of the Northwest Valley of Metro Phoenix and is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals! Banner Del Webb Medical Center is in the North-West Phoenix area and is recognized for outstanding patient care.

The Observation service line is a fast-paced environment offering a vast patient population and mix of patient diagnoses. Our service line is an outpatient designation designed for continued testing and treatment to determine admission and discharge needs. We service patient populations including but not limited to :

PCU services : (Cardiac Drips, CHF, Stokes, post cath care and much more)

Medical Surgical services including all medical diagnoses and pre / post-surgical care

As the RN Associate Director, you will serve as the clinical expert for staff and manage the department ensuring efficient patient care and resource utilization. You will have approximately 50 direct reports. A minimum of 2 years of experience in managing and developing a budget, staff development, selection, onboarding and retention of new staff is required. A BSN is required, MSN is preferred. This is an evening shift position, but availability to meet with other shifts is required.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

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.

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, 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. Employees working in the Banner McKee Senior Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit must possess an Colorado 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.