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Associate Director RN Registered Nurse

Company: Banner Health
Location: Sun City West
Posted on: May 20, 2023

Job Description:

Primary City/State:Sun City West, ArizonaDepartment Name: Psych-4A Geriatric-HospWork Shift: EveningJob Category:Nursing* 15,000 sign-on incentiveBanner Health believes leadership matters. - We look for people who share our vision making health care easier, so life can be better. Our leaders are at the front of the health care transformation, planning the future of Banner Health. - -Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center has been named to the nation's 100 Top Hospitals list for 2019 by IBM Watson Health. - -Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center is dedicated to a high-tech, high-touch philosophy of care that has kept us a top healthcare choice in the Northwest Valley for more than 20 years. We are deeply committed to providing the highest quality of clinical care along with an excellent patient care experience. We would like you to -bring your RN experience to our team and we will help you grow in your career with Banner! - -Banner Del Webb Medical Center is located in Sun City, AZ and is the hospital of choice for many within our community.This position is for an acute inpatient behavioral health department, SAGE Behavioral Health, located within the Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center. The department treats patients with dementia, severe behavioral health and chemical dependency needs as well as the more medically complex psychiatric cases across the Valley. The Associate RN Director provides 24 hour managerial and clinical oversight for the nursing employees in tandem with the day-shift Associate Director. The position oversees the leadership of clinical, financial and personnel management for the department. Additionally the position serves as a real-time clinical expert for unit staff and physicians, for escalated problem-solving with processes, patient or family issues. The Associate Director manages the operations of the unit to provide safe, high quality and cost effective patient care for the patients we serve. Hours will be flexible with the intention to meet the needs of the department and staff with a base schedule of five days a week, -2:00 to 10:30pm. Occasional weekends may be required to assure that all staff has clinical oversight. Occasional day shift may be required for mandatory functions or meetings. The night shift nursing team reports to this position. The position requires a current valid RN license, two years of behavioral health nursing experience is preferred, AVADE training is required within 30 days of hire. If you are looking for excitement, a real sense of accomplishment, the chance to grow and excel in your career with advancement opportunities and recognition for a job well done, this is the opportunity for you! -Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) 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.* 15,000 sign-on incentive -with two year commitmentBanner Del E. Webb Medical Center excels in providing extraordinary health care to residents of the northwest Valley of metro Phoenix and is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. With 390 licensed beds, the hospital provides a wide range of services, including acute medical and surgical services as well as intensive care, emergency and urgent care, inpatient/outpatient surgery, cardiac catheterization, neurology, orthopedics, oncology, urology, pulmonary, obstetrics and gynecology, extended care, outpatient diagnostic services, acute and outpatient rehabilitation and adult behavioral services.POSITION SUMMARYThis 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 FUNCTIONS1. 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.2. 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.3. Facilitates communication of system, regional, facility and department initiatives.4. Manages and develops the operational and capital budgets and use of associated resources.5. 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.6. 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.7. 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.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 or BTMC Behavioral must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. Employees working at Banner MD Anderson on the Banner University Medical Center Phoenix campus must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. This is a requirement of the Whole Family Counseling Program held at this specific facility. 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 QUALIFICATIONSMaster's degree in nursing preferred.Additional related education and/or experience preferred.Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

Keywords: Banner Health, Sun City West , Associate Director RN Registered Nurse, Executive , Sun City West, Arizona

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