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Banner Health lists this Nursing Associate Director Emergency Department at Banner Health Tucson, AZ opportunity in tucson, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title
Nursing Associate Director (Emergency Department) – Banner Health, Tucson, AZ
Position Summary
This position provides managerial and clinical support to patients and staff. It uses depth and breadth of clinical management knowledge to ensure the provision of high quality, safe and cost‑effective patient care. The Associate Director demonstrates clinical expertise and oversees the leadership of clinical, financial and personnel management in the Emergency Department.
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, onboarding and retention. Demonstrates leadership through coaching, performance evaluations, corrective actions and development opportunities to create a culture of learning.
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 families.
Minimum Qualifications
BSN or MSN required for all new hires. BSN required for internal transfers/promotions within 6 months of transfer or promotion.
Requires a current RN license in the state of practice.
Requires BLS certification.
Must possess strong knowledge and understanding of clinical care management as normally demonstrated through two years of clinical management experience relevant to the 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.
For LTC setting: Requires familiarity with Alzheimer's disease and developmental disabilities.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, or BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a behavioral health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.
Employees working in the Banner McKee Senior Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit must possess a Colorado Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in nursing preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
Benefits
Health, financial and security benefits are offered, with the option to participate in a variety of benefit plans.
EEO Statement
Banner Health complies with applicable federal and state laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or disability. Banner Health supports a drug‑free work environment.
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Worksite address
tucson, AZ, 85718, US
Who can apply
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