Nurse Director-ICU
About The Position
Under the leadership of the VP/Chief Nursing Officer, the department director carries out the strategy and vision for the ICU that supports Community Hospital’s strategic plan, quality commitment, and values while complying with hospital policies/procedures and applicable laws and standards. The ICU director is responsible and accountable for overall management of the assigned department and service to include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating all aspects of care/services delivered; ensuring quality programs, patient safety, and a level of customer service that strives to exceed internal and external customer expectations. The director develops and mentors a high-performing team for all areas of responsibility through practice of excellent employee relations, attention to employee needs (including fostering effective working relationships training, developing/coaching and evaluating), performance improvement initiatives, a collaborative environment, and initiating personnel actions, when necessary, in accordance with Human Resource policies and organization philosophy. The director ensures financial viability by managing both applicable revenue and expenses with attention to cost management, productivity in assigned cost centers, and tactical execution of Lean concepts. The director establishes and maintains effective working relationships with medical staff, organizational leaders, and other departments and fosters a collaborative environment with department leadership and staff in order to achieve department goals.
Requirements
- Five years of progressive clinical intensive care unit nursing experience with a minimum of three years management experience in an acute care hospital, health system, or comparable health setting.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- State of California RN license required.
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required.
- ACLS must be completed prior to completion of orientation and independent assignment.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
- CCRN certification preferred.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
