Nursing Director ED

Overview Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At Abrazo West Campus hospital, we are seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success. At Abrazo West Campus, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals.

That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work‑life balance. The available plans and programs include: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts Employee assistance program, employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status. Job Summary Department administrator.

Establishes and enforces policies, procedures, standards and objectives. Directs and supervises staff as well as workflow. Position has budgetary or fiscal accountability.

Responsible 24 hours a day for the ongoing effective operation of the assigned nursing department by exerting a leadership role which supports the hospital’s mission, vision, goals and objectives, while focusing on the patients, physicians, employees, volunteers and the community as customers. Ongoing accountability for the continuous assessment, improvement, coordination and integration of the department services and standards of care into the hospital’s primary function. Position is responsible for approving timekeeping, employee evaluation, meeting applicable regulatory standards, approving supply orders and department strategic planning.

Responsibilities FINANCE Responsible for budget preparation and adherence based on volume. Responsible for supply chain management for department needs. Monitor productivity/cost per unit of service on a regular basis to meet established budgetary guidelines.

As necessary, establish and implement action plans when variances occur. Plan work assignments and resource allocation with full consideration of timeliness and financial impact. Support organization strategies to increase volumes.

Mentor and develop staff. PEOPLE Complete timely 30‑day stay interviews and 90‑day and annual evaluations. Hire, terminate, train, evaluate performance and supervise staff to provide professional, courteous and timely services.

Review turnover trends and develop action plans to address unanticipated variances. Promote employee engagement through staff participation in department operations and activities as measured through employee engagement tools. Appropriately manage staff to ensure compliance with applicable standards, and adhere to organization’s policies and procedures, including standards of behavior and safety guidelines.

Enhance communication between various levels of staff, departments and customers to promote a caring and respectful work environment. Provide direction and delegation in a positive, professional manner and ensure follow‑through. Cultivate and promote staff expertise and knowledge relevant to the needs of the specific environment.

Assist with the formation, implementation, and maintenance of policies and procedures, job descriptions, and competencies. Perform necessary edits in Kronos time management system and payroll. Develop, review and update policies and procedures, standards of care relevant to the department.

QUALITY Maintain and monitor JCAHO and other regulatory requirements. Gather and report quality indicators generated by department activity. Support organization strategies to meet core measure goals.

Develop and implement action plans to improve patient experience. SERVICE Engage physicians to promote physician relations as measured by physician satisfaction survey. Assist and/or promote positive patient experience through various stages of care as measured by patient satisfaction survey.

Develop and implement action plans to improve overall patient satisfaction scores. Promote excellence in patient experience. Interact effectively and efficiently with management and staff to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner.

Ensure proper function, maintenance and repair of all instrumentation and equipment, including repair records, service contracts, and preventive maintenance schedules. Serve as hospital representative on medical staff committees. Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications Special Skills: Must be able to utilize independent decision‑making skills in a wide variety of situations. Requires a high degree of accuracy in the performance of varied responsibilities. Personal computer skills required.

Frequent contact with employees, physicians, customers, community individuals and volunteers. Must be self‑motivated to complete work in a timely manner to meet deadlines. Computer skills required.

Minimum Requirements: Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Management or related field, or equivalent minimum experience requirements. Required course/training: For wound care – training in wound care and hyperbaric therapy from a nationally recognized provider. Experience: Five years experience in nursing management in a hospital setting with three years supervisory experience required.

Licensure/Certification: Current Arizona Registered Nurse License. Preferred Requirements: Education: MSN. Certification/Registration: For wound care – WOCN.

Employment Practices Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E‑Verify program.

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