RN Associate Director NICU
Company: Banner Health
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: October 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Phoenix, ArizonaDepartment Name: Neo-Natal
ICU-HospWork Shift: EveningJob Category:NursingBanner Health was
named to Fortune's America's Most Innovative Companies list for the
second year in a row for 2024 and named Most Trustworthy Companies
in America by Newsweek. We're proud to be recognized for our
commitment to the latest health care advancements and excellent
patient care. - Banner Health was recognized on Becker's Healthcare
2024 list of 150+ top places to work in healthcare. This list
highlights hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies that
prioritize workplace excellence and the happiness, satisfaction,
wellbeing, and fulfilment of their employees. - These recognitions
reflect Banner Health's investment in team members' professional
development, wellness benefits, and continued education.Join our 20
bed level IIIA Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Banner
Estrella Medical Center that delivers professional and
compassionate care to families in the Phoenix community. The NICU
is part of the Women & Infant Services Department which has been
recognized numerous times over the past few years as a Patient
Experience Top Performer. Our highly skilled team includes
experienced bedside registered nurses, licensed nursing assistants,
Neonatologists, NNP, Respiratory Therapist, development specialist,
Speech Therapists and IBCLC certified lactation consultants that
care for the patient population. If you are a nursing leader who
loves neonatal care and can provide an excellent patient experience
at every touch point, there is no better time than now to be a part
of our team. Banner Estrella was recognized as Banner's 2024 Best
of the Best (Large Hospital Category). This award honors entities
across Banner that demonstrate exceptional work and innovative
patient care. - - - -As a NICU Associate Director, you will be
leading alongside a team of dedicated leaders and associates with
expertise in evidenced based patient and family centered care. Our
talented 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. Take the next step of your nursing journey and join our
amazing NICU team and help us continue in the provision of
exceptional and compassionate care. -This position requires a
flexible evening or night shift schedule. Banner Estrella Medical
Center is a 317-bed acute care hospital providing a full range of
health care services to the fast growing communities of west
Phoenix. Opened in 2005, this is an innovative, fully electronic
facility that features electronic medical records, computerized
physician order entry, digital radiography, sophisticated ICU
monitoring and much more. In fact, we've been named one of the "ten
most innovative hospitals in the country" by Newsweek Magazine and
are recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's
Best Hospitals. The hospital is also designed to provide a
soothing, healing atmosphere for both patients and their family
members. We encourage the use of such therapies as pet therapy,
aromatherapy, spiritual care and Reiki Therapy.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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