Nursing Associate Director Emergency Department

Primary City/State:

Sun City West, Arizona

Department Name:

Emergency Ctr-Hosp

Work Shift:

Night

Job Category:

Nursing

$15,000 Sign on Bonus*

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Banner Del Webb Medical Center is located in Sun City West, AZ and is the hospital of choice for many within our community. We are deeply committed to providing the highest quality of clinical care along with an excellent patient care experience.

As the RN Associate Director for the Emergency Department, you will serve as the clinical expert for staff and manage the department ensuring efficient patient care and resource utilization. You will have approximately 40 direct reports.

A BSN is required, MSN is preferred. This is a day shift position, but availability to meet with other shifts or attend meetings is required. You must possess a strong knowledge and understanding of clinical care management as normally demonstrated through two years of clinical management experience in the Emergency Department.

The Emergency Department (ED) primarily cares for adults in need of emergency services.

•        The department consists of 54 bays and utilizes the split flow model concept for patients who do not require a bed and are not in a critical state.

•        Annually, the ED treats over 60,000 patients annually

•        American College of Surgeons Provisional Level 3 Trauma Center.

•        Our Banner Del Webb ED team is highly focused on delivering state of the art Stroke, Cardiac, and Pediatric Care.

•        We maintain NIHSS Stroke Gold Elite Plus, Chest Pain and Pediatric Preparedness accreditations.

You will work in a fun place with a strong, cohesive team that are close and who work together to impact their own environment. There is a strong ‘one team’ message that is held to a high expectation. 

Banner Del Webb Medical Center is in the North West Phoenix area and is recognized for outstanding patient care. There is easy access to the facility from the 303, the 60 and the 101 highways.

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Should you have any questions, please contact Donna Dioses at donna.dioses@bannerhealth.com or call (602) 747-2526

*$15,000 Sign on Bonus. Must have a minimum of 12 months ED experience. Sign on Bonus requires a 24 month commitment.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits. 

Banner 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 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.

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