Registered Nurse RN Clinical Manager Perianesthesai PreOp PACU
About The Position
The RN Clinical Manager plans and provides clinical support to patients and staff and demonstrates clinical expertise in the assigned area. The role provides leadership in clinical, financial, and personnel management within the department. The manager oversees Perianesthesia Pre-Op, Phase 1 Recovery, and Phase 2 operations, with approximately 25–30 direct reports. The position leads efforts to provide safe, kind, effective, efficient, evidence-based, high-quality care and to improve patient outcomes. It involves building relationships with staff and leaders, embracing change, and serving as an engaged change agent focused on patients and families. The department is part of a high-volume, high-acuity surgical service at Banner Desert Medical Center/Banner Children’s at Desert, which offers a range of adult and pediatric surgical specialties and advanced technologies. The position is full-time, scheduled for four 10-hour shifts per week, generally 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with scheduling subject to department needs. On-call coverage, weekends, and holidays are required.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); BSN is required for individuals entering the role effective February 1, 2016, and for internal transfers or promotions within six months.
- Current RN license in the state of practice.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- At least 1–2 years of clinical 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 balance clinical skills with supervisory authority and consider the impact of decisions on the unit.
- Ability to practice according to department and professional standards and quality requirements.
- New Leader Experience certification within one year.
- An Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at hire and throughout employment, and an Arizona Criminal History Affidavit signed upon hire, for employees in the specified Banner behavioral-health settings serving children.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in nursing leadership and the Perianesthesia service line.
- Additional related education and/or experience.
Responsibilities
- Oversee unit operations and patient-care management, including patient and staff assignments and daily rounding.
- Manage the unit to promote patient and employee satisfaction, safety, and retention; provide clinical expertise and real-time support to staff and physicians in resolving patient, process, and family issues.
- Coordinate quality initiatives and process improvements, and align unit operations with performance metrics.
- Develop staff leadership skills, communication, decision-making, problem-solving, critical thinking, and engagement; support career advancement and model ongoing professional development.
- Facilitate unit meetings and shared-governance and leadership efforts.
- Oversee staff selection, orientation, onboarding, and retention; coach employees, conduct performance evaluations, administer corrective actions, and provide development opportunities.
- Assist with operational and capital budget development and manage daily resources, including staffing, supplies, and equipment, to support optimal productivity.
- Supervise clinical staff and support unit operations, including scheduling, time-card editing, budget research, and supply ordering.
Benefits
- Option to participate in health, financial, and security benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
