Associate Director RN Progressive Care PCU

Banner Health•Mesa, AZ

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Associate Director of PCU provides managerial and clinical support to patients and staff, using clinical management expertise to promote high-quality, safe, and cost-effective patient care. The role oversees clinical, financial, and personnel management for assigned areas and works closely with leaders and staff across a four-sister unit. The Associate Director serves as a change agent focused on patient and family needs and on safe, kind, effective, efficient, evidence-based care. This is a full-time position, scheduled as either five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts. Most hours are evenings or nights, with schedules such as 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m.–1:30 a.m., or 2:00 p.m.–12:30 a.m. The position includes a week of on-call duty in rotation with the other ADONs.

Requirements

BSN or MSN required for all 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 department 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 populations, serving as a real-time clinical expert for unit staff and physicians in resolving escalated patient, process, and family issues.
Manage unit operations to support smooth and efficient patient care and resource utilization.
Lead departmental quality and process improvement initiatives with the director, including developing, implementing, and evaluating changes; obtain staff input and ensure implementation and regulatory compliance.
Facilitate communication of system, regional, facility, and department initiatives.
Manage operational and capital budgets and associated resources.
Develop staff leadership through effective shared leadership models and support career advancement and staff development.
Oversee selection, orientation, onboarding, and retention; coach staff, conduct performance evaluations, administer corrective actions, and provide development opportunities.
Manage a large single unit or multiple clinical units to ensure excellent patient care.
Develop entry-level nurse managers while leading clinical improvement initiatives.