Senior Director, RN Professional Practice, Nursing Research

Banner Health

. Drive and support the design, coordination, and monitoring of standardized professional practices throughout the health system .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical practice management, strategic program development, and performance analysis within healthcare systems. Proven ability to lead initiatives that enhance nursing excellence and ensure compliance with industry standards.

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Clinical Practice ManagementPerformance Data AnalysisBudget ManagementStakeholder EngagementEvidence-Based Practice

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Hard Skills

Program DevelopmentQuality ImprovementClinical Excellence InitiativesNursing ResearchOrganizational Policy Development

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsMentoringProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

RNMDDO

Industry Keywords

Magnet RecognitionANCC StandardsCMS ComplianceTJC StandardsNDNQI

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive and support the design, coordination, and monitoring of standardized professional practices throughout the health system
Ensure consistent, high-quality clinical outcomes and superior service delivery
Use research and evidence to create and implement strategies that strengthen the clinical professional workforce, clinical practices, and clinical product
Facilitate activities supporting Magnet recognition across the system
Serve as the primary advisor to senior management on professional practice matters
Develop, implement, oversee, and evaluate organizational programs and strategic objectives
Analyze performance data, prepare reports, and make recommendations to senior leadership
Oversee Shared Professional Nursing Governance structures at unit, department, facility, market, and system levels
Direct, supervise, and evaluate staff and managers; support professional growth and continuous quality improvement
Oversee professional practice across the system and represent Banner Health internally and externally
Build relationships with stakeholders and organizations; lead integration and innovation efforts
Develop and apply organizational policies, procedures, practices, and internal controls
Plan CNE events in accordance with ANA and ANCC requirements
Develop and oversee department budgets; negotiate vendor contracts and manage expenditures
Communicate department vision and lead or facilitate task forces, teams, and councils
Prepare, analyze, and present reports and recommendations to senior leadership
Increase the number of Banner hospitals and clinics meeting or exceeding ANCC Magnet/Pathways Nursing Excellence designations
Develop and enhance conceptual models for professional nursing practice with system nursing leadership
Integrate and advance nursing clinical performance and evidence-based practice consistent with CMS, TJC, NDNQI, ANCC Magnet & Pathways, and State Boards of Nursing standards
Design, plan, implement, and evaluate clinical excellence initiatives affecting bedside care and nursing practice
Develop nursing inquiry, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, nursing research, knowledge translation, and peer review activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field or equivalent level of education and experience
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible managerial experience
Minimum of two years of management-level experience within a healthcare system setting or large multi-operational, complex corporate environment
Expert-level working knowledge of principles, practices, and operations in the assigned or related area
Applicable certifications and/or licensures may be required depending on the assigned area of responsibility, including RN, MD or DO, and other listed professional certifications/licensures
Expert-level knowledge and awareness of the area of expertise
Proven track record of driving successful performance outcomes and accomplishing organizational goals
Business acumen and direct leadership experience in budget and financial plan management, stakeholder partnerships, problem-solving, persuasion, best-practice evaluation, strategic initiatives, mentoring/coaching, and organizational communication
Excellent human relations, organizational, and communication skills
Passion for continuously improving and providing high-quality care and service excellence

Benefits

Comp & perks

Option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits
May be eligible for the Management Incentive Program
Total Rewards package