Director (RN) ICU

Lifepoint Health•Las Cruces, NM

13d•Onsite

About The Position

At Memorial Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Director (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Join our team in a 32-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) located on the 1st floor. Staffed with RNs and CNAs. Our ICU operates with a 1:2 nurse to patient ratio. We manage a diverse range of diagnoses including respiratory failure, cardio/pulmonary disease, sepsis, and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). We are looking at expanding our cardiac service line to offer more comprehensive care to the community.

Requirements

Current state RN license
Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school
Critical thinking skills
Decisive judgment
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
Previous leadership experience required
ICU experience required
Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire
ACLS is required
Handle with Care Training within 90 days of employment

Responsibilities

Oversees the development and implementation of departmental goals and standards aligned with organizational, clinical, legal, and ethical objectives.
Directs and evaluates operations—including patient care, technology, service levels, and complaints—to ensure quality and performance.
Manages staffing activities such as hiring, training, evaluation, and professional development, while also overseeing budgets and ensuring compliance with financial and audit requirements.
Promotes a culture of professional growth, integrates evidence-based practices, and monitors ICU metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible-spending accounts
Health-savings accounts
Competitive paid time off
Extended illness bank package for full-time employees
Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Loan assistance
401(k) matching
Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
Professional development and growth opportunities