RN Associate Director Cardiac Services

Primary City/State:

Mesa, Arizona

Department Name:

Open Heart Surg-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Nursing

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Banner Heart Hospital opened its doors in November 2000 and is one of few freestanding heart hospitals in the nation. First-class physicians working with an experienced staff provide the latest heart care technology in an environment of clinical excellence, compassion, and healing. Banner Heart is a nationally recognized hospital. Among the awards and recognition the hospital has received are Becker's Hospital Review 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Heart Programs.

This Associate Director position will oversee the Cardiac Services lines at Banner Heart.  The highly skilled Cardiac Services staff assists surgeons and anesthesiologists in the care of patients undergoing a variety of Cardiac and Vascular surgeries. You will have the opportunity to build relationships with providers, 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.  

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm; start and end times may vary depending on unit needs. Weekend admin call

Must have Cath Lab and/or CVOR experience

If you are a New Graduate Nurse with less than 12 months of experience, please visit the main job search page and under the Job Type filter, select New Nurse Experience.

Located next to Banner Baywood Medical Center in east Mesa, Arizona, Banner Heart Hospital specializes in providing the most advanced cardiovascular care in an environment of clinical excellence, compassion and healing. We have the most advanced technology in the state of Arizona, with innovative and cutting-edge technologies. With 111 beds, we are one of the largest freestanding heart hospitals in the nation. We have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals for cardiovascular care by Thomson-Reuters. Our facility includes a 28 bed cardiovascular intensive care unit that specialized in the recovery of surgical patients, cardiogenic shock, and CRRT. Our 60 bed Cardiac Progressive Care Unit specializes in fast-paced procedural recovery and our 23 bed Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit specializes in surgical recovery. Our space also includes two endovascular suites, six OR suites, six cardiac Cath labs, and three electrophysiology labs.

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 pat