Registered Nurse Associate Director NICU
Company: Banner Health
Location: Tucson
Posted on: October 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Tucson, ArizonaDepartment Name: Neonatal
ICU(NICU) T2 D4N-HospWork Shift: EveningJob Category:NursingA
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.Join our high-risk Women and Infant's Services Labor &
Delivery/Postpartum/Antepartum Department -at Banner University
Medical Center Tucson -and become part of -our amazing team of
professionals. - We provide a range of services from complex
Obstetrical cases to low-risk mothers and infants and those seeking
Midwifery care. Our services include 24-hour OB, MFM, Anesthesia
coverage, and a level 3 NICU. There is no better time than now to
be a part of our team with 12 -LDR rooms, 24 Postpartum/ Antepartum
rooms, 2 operating rooms, 3 recovery beds and 4 triage evaluation
beds.As the Associate Director of NICU you will be leading a
high-quality team with expertise in high risk obstetrics. Our
amazing team drives high clinical outcomes, excellent experience,
and effective resource utilization. The role actively participates
in department and facility wide committees; with the essential
functions focused on daily operations of the unit and reports to
the WIS Director of Nursing. As a member of our team, you will play
a vital role in ensuring our patients receive the best care
possible. Our department specializes in the care of Level III/IV
Neonatal patients providing care for any gestation. Take the next
step of your Nursing journey and join our amazing Labor & Delivery
team and help us continue in the provision of exceptional and
compassionate care. This will be five days per week, regular
business hour. There will be 24/7 accountability with some night
and weekend shift required to ensure night shift staff is
supported. Qualified candidates must have previous RN NICU
experience!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
academic medical center has earned Magnet Recognition becoming the
only hospital in southern Arizona to meet the rigorous standards of
the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Magnet Recognition
Program - for nursing excellence. 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 SUMMARYThis 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 FUNCTIONS1. 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: 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
QUALIFICATIONSMaster's degree in nursing preferred.Additional
related education and/or experience preferred.EEO
Statement:EEO/Female/Minority/Disability/VeteransOur organization
supports a drug-free work environment.Privacy Policy:
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