Associate Director, RN Emergency Department
Company: Banner Health
Location: Mesa
Posted on: October 25, 2024
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Job Description:
R Primary City/State:
Mesa, Arizona
Department Name:
Emergency Ctr-Hosp
Work Shift:
Evening
Job Category:
Nursing
At Banner Health, we set leaders up to succeed. We ensure leaders
have the staff and resources their vision requires. Join a
nationally recognized leader that values excellence and begin
making a difference in people's lives.
Servicing our adult and pediatric patient population, our Emergency
Department is focused on fulfilling Banner's mission to make a
difference in people's lives through excellent patient care. As
vital members of the multi-professional care team, you will advance
the art and science of patient care, quality and safety. Our ED has
125 beds (61 adult and 44 pediatric beds) and sees approximately
150,000 patients annually. As a health care provider in our ED you
have a voice in decisions that affect professional practice that is
achieved through process improvement teams and committees. We offer
unique, exciting opportunities/programs for innovative care
including: Certified Primary Stroke Center - Acute Chest Pain
accreditation - ACS Trauma Level II (Arizona State Trauma Level
I)
As an Associate Director RN for the Emergency Department you will
be leading a high quality team with expertise. Our amazing team
drives high clinical outcomes, excellent experience, and effective
resource utilization. The role actively participates in department
and facility wide committees; with the essential functions focused
on daily operations of the unit and reports to the ED RN Director
of Nursing. As a member of our team, you will play a vital role in
ensuring our patients receive the best care possible. Take the next
step of your Nursing journey and join our amazing Emergency
Department team and help us continue in the provision of
exceptional and compassionate care.
Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at
Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefits 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.
Located on an 80-acre campus in Mesa, Arizona, Banner Desert
Medical Center is one of Arizona's largest and most comprehensive
hospitals and was recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one
of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. We provide an abundance of exceptional
opportunities with more than 700 licensed beds, including over 100
dedicated to children and 76 dedicated to our NICU. Areas of
excellence include high-risk pregnancy and neonatal care,
obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, cardiology, oncology and
emergency medicine. With 33 operating rooms, we offer a full range
of surgical specialties and advanced technology that includes the
da Vinci Surgical System. Becker's Hospital Review named Banner
Desert Medical Center as one of the top 50 busiest Emergency
departments in the country.
If you aim to deliver top-tier care to the most vulnerable
patients, consider joining Banner Children's Hospital at Desert in
Mesa, Arizona. Within our over 200 bed, state-of-the-art facility,
specially trained nurses, physicians and other clinical
professionals utilize the most advanced technology - including
iCare ICU monitoring and robotic surgery - to provide high quality,
child-friendly, family-centered care. Our facilities feature a
76-bed NICU, a 24-bed PICU, six pediatric ORs and a 22-bed ED. We
also offer dedicated pediatric rehab, radiology, oncology and
hematology capabilities. With clinical diversity, exceptional
training programs and a supportive culture, this is a place where
you can grow in your career as you help our very special
patients.
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.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. 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 QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in nursing preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
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Banner Health is dedicated to being a great place to work by
offering market-competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a
variety of work options to attract and retain talented teams. Join
a culture that focuses on innovation and helping our teams achieve
their career goals, embrace diverse perspectives, and have
professional pride. Banner has been recognized by Becker s
Healthcare as one of the 150 top places to work in health care and
also made Newsweek s list of America s Greatest Workplaces
2023.
Banner is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the
country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in
all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals,
health centers and clinics, research centers, labs, physician
practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals
provide exemplary care with access to the latest technology and
research. The many locations, career opportunities and benefits
offered here help to make the Banner journey unique and fulfilling
for every employee.
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