Associate Director RN Medical Progressive Care

Primary City/State:
Glendale, Arizona

Department: PCU-Medical ST4EW-Hosp

Work Shift:

Night, Position Category:
Nursing

Banner Thunderbird is a Level 1 Trauma Center. The 40‑bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU) provides complex patient care. This role leads the PCU team and contributes to facility‑wide committees.

The Associate Director provides managerial and clinical support to patients and staff. Utilizes clinical management expertise to ensure high quality, safe, and cost‑effective patient care.

• Manages and facilitates patient‑centered nursing care for designated patient populations. Acts as a real‑time clinical expert for unit staff and physicians.
• Leads change by developing, implementing and evaluating quality and process improvement initiatives in partnership with the director.
• Facilitates communication of system, regional, facility and department initiatives.
• Manages operational and capital budgets and associated resources.
• Develops staff leadership through design of shared leadership models and supports career advancement opportunities.
• Handles selection, orientation, onboarding, and retention. Provides coaching, performance evaluations, corrective actions, and development opportunities.
• Manages one or multiple clinical units to ensure excellent patient care. Develops entry‑level nurse manager leadership and leads clinical improvement initiatives.

• BSN or MSN required for all new hires. BSN required for internal transfers or promotions within 6 months of transfer/promotion.
• Current RN license in state of practice and BLS certification.
• At least two years of clinical management experience relevant to the patient population.
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical care management and specialty area skills.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and leadership abilities.

Banner Health promotes an inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.