Associate Director RN Progressive Care PCU
Company: Banner Health
Location: Chandler
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Primary City/State: Chandler, Arizona Department
Name: PCU-3rd Floor Work Shift: Varied Job Category: Nursing Banner
Health believes leadership matters. 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. Banner Health was named to
Fortune’s Most Innovative Companies in America 2025 list for the
third consecutive year and named to Newsweek's list of Most
Trustworthy Companies in America for the second year in a row.
We’re proud to be recognized for our commitment to the latest
health care advancements and excellent patient care. As the RN
Associate Director PCU, you will bring your leadership experience
and passion for health care to a 30-bed unit is a blend of
Telemetry and Med/Surg patients. You will have the opportunity to
build relationships with 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, high-quality clinical care outcome focused, and
solution oriented. The Registered Nurse Associate Director position
is a full-time Monday-Friday 5x8's with varied hours. Your pay and
benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health.
This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of
health, financial, and security benefits. 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. Banner Ocotillo Medical Center is a new, comprehensive
medical center located in Chandler, AZ. The hospital has 124 beds
with ample shelled space for future growth. The hospital offers key
inpatient and outpatient services, such as emergency care,
intensive care, endoscopy, cardiac catheterization, imaging,
surgical and women’s services. The hospital utilizes cutting-edge
technology to improve safety and quality, including robotic
surgeries, UV disinfecting lighting, and smart devices for all
caregivers. 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 patient care. Actively develops leadership of entry level
nurse manager(s) while leading clinical improvement initiatives.
Internal customers include patients, staff, and physicians.
External customers include patient family. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BSN or MSN required for all new hires. BSN required for internal
transfers/promotions within 6 months of transfer/promotion.
Requires a current RN license in state of practice. Requires BLS
certification. Must possess a strong knowledge and understanding of
clinical care management as normally demonstrated through two years
of clinical management 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. Must have the ability
to practice skills according to department and professional
standards and quality requirements. In LTC setting: Requires
familiarity with Alzheimer’s disease and developmental
disabilities. Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health
Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a
Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must
possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire
and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An
Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.
Employees working in the Banner McKee Senior Behavioral Health
Inpatient Unit must possess an Colorado Fingerprint Clearance Card
at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their
employment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree in nursing
preferred. Additional related education and/or experience
preferred. EEO Statement: EEO/Disabled/Veterans Our organization
supports a drug-free work environment. Privacy Policy: Privacy
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