Director - Critical Care Services

Avera • Spencer, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Spencer Hospital is seeking an experienced healthcare leader to direct its Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. The Director will lead and develop nearly 60 team members, foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability, and drive clinical quality, patient safety, and service initiatives. The role partners with physicians and hospital leadership to improve outcomes and influence the future of emergency and critical care services. Success requires strong critical thinking, sound decision-making under pressure, and a calm, steady leadership presence that inspires confidence among staff, providers, patients, and families.

This is a full-time, salaried exempt position requiring 80 or more hours per pay period. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Schedule flexibility and availability for additional hours, meetings, and operational support are required as needed to support departmental operations, staff, and organizational needs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; a BSN is preferred.
• Current RN licensure.
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, TNCC, CPI, PALS, and Hazmat, or ability to obtain them within established timelines.
• At least two years of ICU and/or Emergency Department experience in an acute care setting.
• Leadership experience with a proven ability to develop teams, build relationships, and drive positive outcomes.
• Strong communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to lead through change, manage competing priorities, and maintain composure in high-pressure situations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Direct the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit.
• Lead and develop nearly 60 team members.
• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability.
• Drive clinical quality, patient safety, and service initiatives.
• Partner with physicians and hospital leadership to improve outcomes.
• Support departmental operations, staff, and organizational needs, including through additional hours, meetings, and operational support as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and salaries.
• Affordable insurance.
• IPERS retirement.
• In-house education.
• Paid time off.
• Family gym membership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director