Associate Director Registered Nurse Progressice Care Unit

Banner Baywood Medical Center Progressive Care Unit Manager

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The 4th floor Progressive Care Unit dedicated to both the onboarding and training of our staff. The Progressive Care Unit provides care for acute and chronic disease processes with multiple co-morbidities; cardiac dysrhythmia's, syncope, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, acute renal failure, syncope and heart failure are some common diagnosis. 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.

Duties:

• Managing very busy PCU inpatient unit with 80 beds and 150 employees.
• Will work closely with 2 other Associate Directors to manage all items.
• Involved with quality-of-care and process improvement on the unit.
• Manage all hiring and termination.
• Assist ROSS with onboarding.
• Oversee productivity and staffing for the unit.

Schedule:

• Full Time/ 40 Hours
• 4 Days a Week
• 10 Hours Days
• Specific daily hours vary based on unit needs including occasional early mornings and late evenings.

Location:

• Banner Baywood Medical Center- 6644 E Baywood Ave, Mesa, AZ 85206

Banner Baywood Medical Center is a 342 bed hospital serving the health care needs of the dynamic and growing East Valley communities of metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona. We provide complete acute care services and outpatient services to include but not limited to cancer, stroke, women's health, rehabilitation, emergency medicine and surgery. Our Emergency Department treats a variety of ailments and offers advanced treatment areas, with 68 beds, seeing over 50,000 patients per year. We are certified as pediatric prepared as well as designated as a Trauma level 3 emergency room. In addition, our comprehensive orthopedic unit is one of the nation's premier orthopedic programs. The unit's commitment to excellent patient care has earned a 4 STAR rating by CMS and repeated recognition as having one of the Top 100 Orthopedic Programs in the U.S. by The Health Network and HCIA, Inc. Because we are also a leader in neurological medicine, people throughout Arizona come to us when they need treatment for conditions of the brain, spine and nervous system.

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:

• 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.
• 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.
• Facilitates communication of system, regional, facility and department initiatives.
• Manages and develops the operational and capital budgets and use of associated resources.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in nursing preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.