Associate Director Registered Nurse RN CVOR

Banner Health•Mesa, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director Registered Nurse RN CVOR provides managerial and clinical support to patients and staff, applying clinical management knowledge to ensure high-quality, safe, and cost-effective patient care. The role oversees clinical, financial, and personnel management for assigned areas and manages a large single unit or multiple clinical units. Banner Heart Hospital’s CVOR includes six surgical suites, including one angio suite and one hybrid suite. CVOR staff support surgeons and anesthesiologists in cardiac and vascular surgeries. The department provides off-hours, holiday, and weekend coverage through an on-call rotation, and staff may float to sister facilities as needed. The schedule is Monday through Friday, days, working five 8-hour shifts for 40 hours per week. This is an exempt position.

Requirements

BSN or MSN required for new hires; a BSN is required for internal transfers or promotions within six months of transfer or promotion.
Current RN license in the state of practice.
BLS certification.
Two years of clinical management experience relevant to the patient population.
Knowledge and skills in the specialty area.
Critical-thinking, communication, influence, decision-making, analytical, and flexibility skills.
Ability to practice according to departmental and professional standards and quality requirements.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in nursing preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and facilitate patient-centered nursing care for designated patient populations, serving as a real-time clinical expert for staff and physicians in escalated patient, process, and family issues.
Manage unit operations to support efficient patient care and resource utilization.
Lead, develop, implement, and evaluate departmental quality and process improvement initiatives in conjunction with the director; obtain staff input and oversee implementation.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory agencies.
Facilitate communication of system, regional, facility, and department initiatives.
Manage operational and capital budgets and associated resources.
Develop staff leadership through shared leadership models and career advancement opportunities; serve as a role model and encourage staff development.
Oversee selection, orientation, onboarding, and retention of staff.
Coach and evaluate performance, administer corrective actions, and provide development opportunities to promote a learning culture.
Develop entry-level nurse managers while leading clinical improvement initiatives.