Registered Nurse (RN) Director of Critical Care

Lifepoint Health • Benton, AR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Director provides strategic and operational leadership for designated nursing departments, partnering with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional, patient- and family-centered care. With 24-hour accountability for departmental operations, this leader oversees staffing, recruitment, team development, quality improvement, and resource management to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based care. The Nursing Director fosters a culture of collaboration, professional growth, and continuous improvement while championing high standards of clinical excellence, accountability, and patient advocacy.

Requirements

• Current state or compact state RN license
• Associate's degree from an accredited nursing school
• BLS & ACLS certifications
• Five years relevant RN experience
• 2 years nursing leadership experience

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
• Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
• Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.
• Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding.
• Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.
• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
• Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
• Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA).
• Skilled in the application of policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree