Administrative Director of Nursing - Emergency Services

This is a full time Administrative Director of Nursing for Emergency Services at Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ.

Oversees all activities of a busy emergency department and a small, free-standing emergency department in accordance with established policies and federal and state guidelines. Responsible for strategic planning and profitability and is accountable for all operations and programs. Administers, directs and coordinates the business. Recommends and leads changes to improve processes and policies. 

As an organization leader, this position shares accountability for facilitating organizational and department goals using effective leadership knowledge, skills and abilities that ensure achievement of expected results for patient/customer service, employee engagement, financial health, business growth and quality and safety outcomes.

Education

Required: Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Bachelors degree within 2 years of employment in the role
Preferred: Masters degree ( i.e. MSN, MHA or MBA)

Experience

Required: Five (5) years of relevant professional experience, including three (3) years in leadership

Licenses/Certifications

Required: Current Arizona RN license or compact state license and American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross(ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) BLS; ACLS
Preferred: Nationally recognized certification in area of expertise.

Northwest Medical Center (NMC) is a 287-bed hospital, seven urgent care facilities, a freestanding emergency center, Northwest Transitions Inpatient Rehabilitation, Women's Center, and a large physician group, we offer you a variety of settings in which to work. Every location is dedicated to providing safe, quality patient care, but more than that is the commitment to employees. NMC provides a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all staff, whether they care for patients directly or work in a support role. With employee appreciation celebrations throughout the year, opportunities for growth and the satisfaction that you are part of a hospital leading the way with accessible, convenient healthcare in Tucson, NMC is a great place to work. Accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.