Registered Nurse RN Manager PACU Pre Op

Primary City / State : Glendale, Arizona Department Name : Perianesthesia -Hosp Work Shift : Day Job Category : Nursing Banner Health believes leadership matters, and we look for people who share our vision making health care easier, so life can be better.

Our leaders are at the front of the health care transformation, planning the future of Banner Health. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, Banner Thunderbird Medical offers a fast paced, teamwork oriented environment.

We use the latest Robotic technology and with 4 Robotic operating rooms, we have become the busiest robotic program in the state.

The Preop Pacu RN Manager position is integral to managing the Perianesthesia clinical operations, budget, regulatory guidelines, and staff development.

A strong influential leader is crucial to the continued success of perioperative services, supporting the patient experience, surgeon satisfaction, and excellence in surgical outcomes via a highly functional program which exceeds metrics.

As the pioneer Banner facility to participate in the Medicare Advantage Imaginarium, this position will directly manage Peri-Anesthesia operations to enhance outcomes for our customers.

Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family.

We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

Nonprofit Banner Thunderbird Medical Center opened its doors in 1983 and has been growing ever since to meet the health care needs of the communities it serves in northwest metropolitan Phoenix.

Today, the 555-bed hospital - one of the largest hospitals in the state - is annually ranked as one of the top hospitals in the Phoenix metropolitan area by US News & World Report and enjoys a reputation as the preferred provider of care to children and adults in the area in consumer preference surveys.

The tertiary care hospital provides everything from routine to advanced, specialized care to both adult and pediatric patients.

Specialized services include cardiology, orthopedic surgery, pediatrics, neurosurgery, robotic surgery, stroke care and a women and infants services program.

Additionally, in partnership with top-ranked MD Anderson Cancer Center, Banner Thunderbird also offers state-of-the-art cancer care.

Banner Thunderbird is certified as a Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center and features a 35-bed Level III neonatal intensive care unit that cares for babies of high-risk pregnancies and those born prematurely.

Banner Thunderbird is also home to the only pediatric intensive care unit for seriously ill or injured children in the area.

If you would like to contribute to truly leading edge caring, we invite you to bring your experience and skills to Banner Thunderbird.

POSITION SUMMARY This position plans and provides clinical support to patients and staff. Demonstrates clinical expertise of the assigned area.

Provides leadership in clinical, financial, and personnel management within the department. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Oversees the operations of the unit to ensure smooth and efficient patient care management.

Assures appropriate patient assignments to beds and staff. Completes daily rounding on patients and staff to ensure quality provision of care.

2. Manages the unit to ensure patient and employee satisfaction while promoting safety and retention. Serves as a real-time resource and assists with clinical expertise for unit staff and physicians for problem-solving on patients, processes, and family issues.

3. Coordinates quality initiatives and process improvements. Aligns and manages to metrics. 4. Develops leadership skills among staff including communication, decision-making problem-solving / critical thinking and employee engagement.

Leads the development of staff and supports career advancement opportunities. Functions as a role model and encourages staff to participate in their own development.

5. Facilitates unit meetings and shared governance / leadership efforts. 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. Assists in the development of the operational and capital budget, provides daily operational resource management including staff, supplies, and equipment, and ensures optimal productivity for the department.

8. Supervises clinical unit staff to ensure excellent patient care. Participates in activities that foster management skills while enabling staff to care for patients, determine schedules, edit time cards, research budget issues and order supplies.

Internal customers include patients, staff, and physicians. External customers include patient family. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must possess a strong knowledge and understanding of nursing and healthcare as normally obtained through the completion of a bachelor's degree in nursing.

BSN required for all individuals entering the role effective 2 / 1 / 2016. BSN required for internal transfers / promotions within 6 months of transfer / promotion.

Requires a current RN license in state of practice. BLS Required. Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice.

Must possess at least 1-2 years of clinical 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.

Requires the ability to balance clinical skills with supervisory authority. Must have the ability to consider the ultimate impact of decisions on the unit.

Must have the ability to practice skills according to department and professional standards and quality requirements. Requires New Leader Experience certification within one year.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Additional related education and / or experience preferred.