Registered Nurse Senior Manager

The position of Senior Manager oversees two cost centers: Noninvasive Cardiology and the Cath/EP Lab. The BTMC Cardiac Cath/EP Lab consists of four rooms and one shared bi-plane room with Special Procedures. Daily operations are from 0630 until 1900, Monday through Friday (except holidays) with 24-hour on-call staff covearge for holidays, nights and weekends. The Noninvasive Cardiology department operates seven days/week and provides EKGs, Bubble Studies, Cardioversions, Echocardiograms, Nuclear cardiology tests, Non-nuclear Stress Tests, TEEs with Cardioversion and Holter Monitoring application. The Cath/EP Lab and Noninvasive Cardiology are staffed with a combination of RNs and Radiologic Technologists (RTs). There are three leadership positions reporting to the Senior Manager: a RN Manager and RT Supervisor for the Cath/EP Lab and a RN Manager or RT Supervisor for Noninvasive Cardiology. The Cath Lab/EP Lab provides diagnostic and interventional cardaic and peripheral vascular services to the adult population for both inpatient and outpatients. High-volume procedures include coronary diagnostic procedures, coronary angioplasty/stenting, peripheral angioplasty, electrophysiology sutdies, ablations and pacemaker and defibrillator implants. Outside of the Cath Lab, the department supports the TAVR Program with cases performed in the Hybrid OR. There is a Medical Director for the Cardivovascular Service Line, a Medical Director for Noninvasive Cardiology and a Medical Director for the Cardiac Cath Lab. The Senior Manager and RN Director work collboratively with these physicians on program development, medical staff concerns, procedure privileging, capital equipment recommendation/purchases, process improvement and operational issues.

The role of the Cath Lab Senior Manager provides 24 hour managerial and clinical support to patients and staff. The role is vital in assuring interdepartmental collboration for highly-coordinated, high-quality, safe, efficient and cost effective delivery of patient services for the Cardiovascular Service Line. The Senior Manager is also the facility lead for implementation of system-wide strategic initiatives coming out of the Cath Lab and Noninvasive Discipline Teams/Workgroups and Banner Health's Cardiology CCG.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Please note: This position may be filled by a RN or RT 1. Must possess a strong knowledge and understanding of clinical care management as normally demonstrated through a minimum of two years of management experience relevant to patient population. Cath Lab experience preferred 2. BLS and ACLS certification required For RN applicants - must have a BSN or MSN with a current Arizona RN license. For RT applicants - must have a Bachelor's Degree. Requires clinical experience and certification as: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI), or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), or Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES), or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) with advance certification in Cardiac/Vascular. Licensure by state regulatory agency required, if applicable. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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About Banner Thunderbird Medical Center

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.

About Banner Health

Banner Health is a comprehensive, award-winning, nonprofit health system with facilities in seven western states. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices, and much more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to change the way care is provided. The many locations, career opportunities and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee.

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Job Summary

This position provides 24 hour 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.

Essential Functions

* 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.

* 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.

* Facilitates communication of system, regional, facility and department initiatives.

* Manages and develops the operational and capital budgets and use of associated resources.

* 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.

* 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.

Minimum Qualifications

BSN or MSN required for all new hires to the position after July 1, 2013.Incumbents in the position as of July 1, 2013 must possess their by BSN or MSN July 1, 2015.

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 Alzheimers disease and developmental disabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in nursing preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.