Associate Director RN PCU

Primary City/State:

Sun City, Arizona

Department Name:

PCU 3rd Floor

Work Shift:

Night

Job Category:

Nursing

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The 3rd floor Progressive Care Unit dedicated to both the onboarding and training of our staff. The team on this floor cares for Cardiac and General Progressive Care patients.

You will be responsible for leading the team to provide exceptional care to our patients and families. Responsible for daily operations of unit, works on process and quality improvement, creates schedule, and conducts the patient and family rounds.

You will work in a fun place with a strong, cohesive team that are close and who work together to impact their own environment. The patient ratios, teamwork mindset, and gorgeous unit are key pluses to joining our unit.

This is achieved through our shared leadership team who meets monthly. There is a strong 'one team' message that is held to a high expectation. The Progressive Care Unit at Banner Boswell Medical Center is currently seeking experienced PCU Nurses, with strong focus, an ability to adapt, and willingness to gain knowledge.

We are currently looking to fill a full-time AD position working 4:00pm-2:30am. Training hours require 12-2pm day shift availability. Enjoy an 18%-night shift differential 7pm-7:30am, when applicable, and a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential.

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.

Banner Boswell Medical Center has provided exceptional health care to the communities in the northwest area of metro-Phoenix for over five decades. Today, our 410-bed acute-care hospital is nationally recognized by U.S.

News and World Report as one of Arizona's Best Hospitals. Banner Boswell offers a full range of acute care services, including cardiology, vascular, thoracic, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, general surgery, robotic surgery, rehabilitation, emergency, stroke, intensive care, pulmonary, urology, and inpatient wound management. We've earned the Society of Thoracic Surgeons highest quality award for CABG & aortic valve replacement and the Joint Commission's Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center.

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:

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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.

EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

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