Director (RN) - Critical Care
About The Position
The Director of ER/ICU is a Registered Nurse who assumes 24-hour administrative responsibility and accountability for critical care nursing service functions. The Director supervises, assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care delivery; develops and implements departmental plans, performance improvement activities, and regulatory compliance; and supervises and evaluates personnel assigned to the unit. The role includes effectively utilizing nursing personnel and time, and reporting directly to the CNO or Administrator. The Director consults and communicates with staff, physicians, and administration about nursing issues and hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met. Assigned house supervisory duties may include responding to hospital codes, assessing and charting, and completing appropriate documentation. The role oversees care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and older adult patients; interacts with outside agencies, patients, and their families or significant others; and provides triage and treatment to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients seeking emergency care.
Requirements
- Current and valid state Registered Nurse license.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Current ACLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Current PALS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- At least two years of supervisory or management experience.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required for all new hires after 1/11/2021.
- Complete Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) within six months of hire and maintain current annually.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification preferred.
- At least three years of continuous clinical experience in a clinical or acute care setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assume 24-hour administrative responsibility and accountability for critical care nursing service functions and departments.
- Supervise, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care delivery.
- Develop and implement departmental plans, performance improvement activities, and regulatory compliance measures.
- Supervise and evaluate unit personnel and effectively utilize nursing personnel and time.
- Consult and communicate with staff, physicians, and administration regarding nursing issues and hospital policies.
- Assume house supervisory responsibilities as assigned, including responding to hospital codes, assessing and charting, and completing documentation.
- Oversee patient care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and older adult patients.
- Interact with outside agencies, patients, and patients’ families or significant others to provide comprehensive care.
- Provide triage and treatment to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients seeking emergency care.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
