| Primary City/State: Apache Junction, Arizona Department Name: Emergency Ctr-Hosp Work Shift: Varied Job Category: Nursing A network with resources for leaders with vision. Our leaders are at the front of the health care transformation, planning the future of Banner Health. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, we want to hear from you. Banner Goldfield Medical Center is a CMS Five Star state of the art facility blending the comfort and convenience of a community hospital with the investment and innovation of one of the nation's leading health systems. The 19 bed Emergency Department stands as a pillar of excellence delivering care to patients of all ages and holds designation as Pediatric Prepared by the Arizona Chapter American Academy Pediatrics. We manage both simple and complex health care emergencies with strong focus on throughput ensuring the community receives the right care as quickly as possible. We are located near the intersection of Southern Avenue and Ironwood Road serving Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, East Mesa and the surrounding communities. As the Associate Director RN Emergency Department, you will utilize your clinical knowledge to ensure consistent delivery of safe, high quality, cost effective patient care. You will play a critical role in supporting staff development and growth allowing the RN Director to function at a strategic level focusing on the partnerships within. Your team collaboration and responsibilities may include managing productivity, staff schedules, patient relations, scorecard statistics, physician relations, and customer experience. In rare cases, the incumbent may be expected to assist with patient care as needed to best support the unit. This Emergency Department position is a full-time, 40 hours per week role with the flexibility to meet the team needs across shifts. Banner Goldfield Medical Center is a 20-bed hospital that provides first class healthcare in Apache Junction, Arizona. The hospital maintain an environment which fosters integrity and professionalism of its physicians and staff. Patients can count on the collaboration and innovative processes and use of technologies that are the foundation of Banner's ability to provide industry-leading care. Banner Goldfield also serves as a gateway to Banner's array of specialized services. POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides 24 hour 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in nursing preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred. |
