Registered Nurse RN Endoscopy Associate Director
Company: Banner Health
Location: Tucson
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Tucson, ArizonaDepartment
Name:Endoscopy-HospWork Shift:DayJob Category:NursingHelp change
health care; help change the world. We want to change the lives of
those in our care - and the people who choose to take on this
challenge. If you're ready to change lives, we want to hear from
you.Our Endoscopy lab is a fast paced unit with a high volume of
patients seen each day. We do a wide variety of procedures in our
department ranging from diagnostic colonoscopies to advanced
endoscopic procedures utilizing up to date and advanced
technologies.As the Registered Nurse Associate Director, you will
bring your leadership experience and passion for health care to our
Endoscopy department! You will have the opportunity to build
relationships with leaders and staff with the goal of making an
impact on our patients at such an important time in their lives.
You will be a leader that embraces change and can be an active and
engaged change agent; dedicated to the needs of our patients and
families. Steadfast to safe, kind, effective, efficient,
evidenced-based and high quality clinical care, outcome focused and
solution oriented. This position is Monday-Friday days
7am-3:30pm.If you are a New Graduate Nurse with less than 12 months
of experience, please visit the main job search page and use
keywords RN New Grad to search for openings.University Medical
Center Tucson Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is
nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care,
teaching future health-care professionals and conducting
groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond
Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services
including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and
cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a
Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically
injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the
nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by
U.S. News & World Report. The hospital's physicians are full-time
faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson.
Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care,
advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant
program.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 to the position after July 1,
2013. Incumbents in the position as of July 1, 2013 must possess
their by BSN or MSN July 1, 2015.
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.
Keywords: Banner Health, Tucson , Registered Nurse RN Endoscopy Associate Director, Executive , Tucson, Arizona
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