Associate Director RN Medical Surgical

Banner Baywood Medical Center Nursing Opportunity

Help lead health care into the future. As one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the country, Banner Health has both the stability that comes with success and the values you can be proud to represent. If you're looking to leverage your abilities you belong at Banner Health.

Banner Baywood Medical Center has served the growing East Valley for more than 30 years, and every day we work hard to provide the best care to our patients. Our unrelenting focus on excellent patient care has helped us become one of the most preferred hospitals in the East Valley.

We have a 43 bed inpatient medical surgical high acuity unit. Patients are cardiac monitored and we focus on providing patient care for adults and geriatric patients. The medical specialty unit provides care for patients that typically have a variety of physical and cognitive deficits with multiple co-morbidities. We provide telemetry services and PCU overflow as needed. We also provide peritoneal dialysis services.

Our leadership team prides itself on support and teamwork approach while ensuring each member of our team is accountable to their performance. We have a strong focus on growth and mentoring. Our vision is to provide our staff an environment to thrive and create an excellent customer experience. We have high expectations around providing quality care through team work, language of caring, and adhering to Banner Core Behaviors. Our NDNQI nursing survey scores are well above national mean in Overall Practice Environment and Job Enjoyment, along with all other dimensions surveyed. We believe in can-do attitude, strong customer service skills, and flexibility. Congruence of perceptions in the nurse-patient relationship and therapeutic communications are essential characteristics.

Schedule : Full time day shift, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity is also eligible for our Management Incentive Program, as part of your Total Rewards package. Banner Health offers a variety of benefits to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

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.