CVICU Nursing Associate Director - Cardiac ICU Leadership

Primary City/State:

Mesa, Arizona

Department Name:

CVICU

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Nursing

Banner Health believes leadership matters. We look for leaders who share our vision of making health care easier, so life can be better. Our leaders are at the forefront of the health care transformation, planning the future of Banner Health.

As an Associate Director of Nursing for the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit , you will manage a team of RNs that have the opportunity to care for patients with coronary artery bypass grafting, valve replacements, valve repairs, arch repairs, thoracotomies, decortications, abdominal aortic aneurysm repairs, carotid endarterectomies, and vascular bypass within our 7-bed unit. You will have the ability to manage a team of RNs that learn advanced skills that include: initial and intermediate continuous renal replacement therapy, intra-aortic balloon pump device therapy, Impella device support therapy, and removal of arterial sheaths.

Our dedicated CVICU Registered Nurses are actively involved in department shared leadership and facility-wide committees, also having the opportunity to participate in the Clinical Expert program and receive support for completion of the Critical Care certification. In this leadership role, you will oversee clinical operations, staff development, quality improvement initiatives, and ensure adherence to regulatory standards while fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.

Take the next step of your nursing journey and join our amazing Cardiovascular Intensive Care team where our nurses deliver professional and compassionate care.

As an Associate Director of Nursing for the CVICU team , you will be a part of a fast-paced environment working with a strong cohesive team of professionals. You will continue to develop your leadership skills by using your knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills to assess data, plan, and provide appropriate leadership to the department. Operations include the management of the productivity, the focus on quality improvement initiatives, the oversight of staff which includes the scheduling, hiring, retention, and engagement, and the oversight of the patient experience.

The position reports to and is supported by the Director.

Located on an 80-acre campus in Mesa, Arizona, Banner Desert Medical Center is one of Arizona's largest and most comprehensive hospitals and was recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. We provide an abundance of exceptional opportunities with more than 700 licensed beds, including over 100 dedicated to children and 76 dedicated to our NICU.

Areas of excellence include high-risk pregnancy and neonatal care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, cardiology, oncology and emergency medicine. With 33 operating rooms, we offer a full range of surgical specialties and advanced technology that includes the da Vinci Surgical System. Becker’s Hospital Review named Banner Desert Medical Center as one of the top 50 busiest Emergency departments in the country.

If you aim to deliver top-tier care to the most vulnerable patients, consider joining Banner Children's Hospital at Desert in Mesa, Arizona. Within our over 200 bed, state-of-the-art facility, specially trained nurses, physicians and other clinical professionals utilize the most advanced technology - including iCare ICU monitoring and robotic surgery - to provide high quality, child-friendly, family-centered care. Our facilities feature a 76-bed NICU, a 24-bed PICU, six pediatric ORs and a 22-bed ED.

We also offer dedicated pediatric rehab, radiology, oncology and hematology capabilities. With clinical diversity, exceptional training programs and a supportive culture, this is a place where you can grow in your career as you help our very special patients.

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…