Interim Nurse Director Critical Care

Ascension•Waco, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ascension is seeking an Interim Nurse Director for Critical Care in Waco, Texas, as part of the Ascension Travel Program & Interim Leadership. This full-time position offers a gross rate of up to $4,853 per week. The role involves directing services, workflow, and resources for assigned nursing travelers, developing departmental goals, and managing clinical activities. The position also includes budget preparation and monitoring, as well as directing all staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, and continuing education.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
5 years of experience required.
2 years of leadership or management experience required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or combination of Bachelor's degree and experience preferred.
10 years of experience preferred.
5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
RN Texas license or RN Compact license needed
Previous ICU leadership experience needed

Responsibilities

Direct services, workflow and resources for assigned nursing travelers.
Develop departmental goals and objectives consistent with medical, administrative, legal and ethical requirements of the health care delivery system.
Direct clinical activities, including patient assessment, care plan development, service level determination, patient visits, and complaint management.
Prepare and monitor budget(s) and ensure that assigned nursing area operates within allocated funds.
Coordinate and direct internal and externally-driven audits.
Plan, organize and direct all activities related to staffing, including hiring, orienting, evaluating and continuing education initiatives.