Associate Director RN Registered Nurse

Banner Health • Glendale, AZ

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About The Position

Those who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, we want to hear from you for a leadership role! Did you know that Banner Thunderbird provides the highest level of maternity care in the West Valley, and that it is one of the leading providers of maternity care in the entire state? It’s true. Our doctors and nurses have the expertise and experience to care for some of the most complex pregnancies and deliveries, including women with pregnancies complicated by diabetes, high blood pressure and premature labor. Additionally, our neonatal intensive care unit enables us to care for babies born at any gestational age. Banner Thunderbird utilizes a sophisticated electronic medical records system to ensure better, safer care for you and your baby. This system has been proven to prevent medical errors and to provide more comprehensive care for mothers and babies. For newborns facing serious health challenges, Banner Thunderbird offers a 45-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Our multidisciplinary team of pediatric specialists, nurses, neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners and respiratory therapists partner to provide the highest level of care available in the West Valley to our newborn patients. Very premature babies are assigned a developmental specialist. These individuals are specially trained registered nurses who evaluate each baby’s unique strengths and challenges, then develop an individualized care plan to get baby strong and healthy enough to go home. To encourage bonding, parents of babies in our NICU can enjoy unlimited visiting hours. When they need a break, families can retreat to the NICU Family Lounge, featuring a couch, television, computer and a kitchen area with refrigerator, microwave and toaster. Your responsibilities as an Associate Director may include providing education/support to staff, flexing schedules, positively impacting patient relations and physician relations, and managing/coordinating equipment. You will work in a fun place with a strong, cohesive team that is close and who work together to impact their own environment. The patient focus, teamwork mindset, and a collaborative unit are key pluses to join our unit. This is a Monday through Friday DAYS position with a weekend call rotation. Your pay and benefits are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans 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. Banner Health’s premier West Valley Level I Trauma for adults and Tertiary Care destination for all ages. Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (BTMC) and Banner Children’s Hospital at Thunderbird provide a preferred destination for surgical, oncological, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedic, pediatric, and women and infant services achieved through best-in-class 5-star CMS rating to provide patients with high quality, safe care for the best possible experience. Our campus is one of the largest campuses in the Banner network with over 3000 employees. BTMC was voted Best of the Best in 2023 by Banner Health out of 30 hospitals. This is the most prestigious award one of our largest hospitals can receive for consistently meeting our annual targets. If you would like to contribute to truly leading edge caring, we invite you to bring your experience and skills to Banner Thunderbird. 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Manages large single unit or multiple clinical units to ensure excellent patient care. Actively develops leadership of entry level nurse manager(s) while leading clinical improvement initiatives. Internal customers include patients, staff, and physicians. External customers include patient family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager