Dir Nursing Svcs

Job Description

Benefits include: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k match & more.

We know it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.

Essential Functions

• Oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of critical care nursing services for adult and geriatric populations in the departments.
• Facilitates collaboration among nursing, medical, respiratory therapy, laboratory, and pharmacy teams to promote multidisciplinary care delivery.
• Develops and manages the departments budget, monitoring financial performance and implementing strategies to achieve budgetary goals.
• Leads quality improvement initiatives, analyzing performance metrics, identifying opportunities for enhancement, and driving measurable improvements in patient care and satisfaction.
• Directs the recruitment, hiring, evaluation, coaching, and professional development of department staff to maintain a skilled and engaged workforce.
• Establishes and monitors clinical practice standards, ensuring the delivery of evidence-based care and superior customer service.
• Develops and enforces policies and procedures for department operations, including disaster preparedness plans.
• Collaborates with hospital leadership to market the Critical Care service line and support the development of educational programs.
• Coordinates and facilitates staff education and in-service training on new equipment, procedures, and technologies.
• Maintains 24-hour accountability for problem resolution and operational oversight of ICU, Med Surg and Tele services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required
• Master's Degree in Nursing or related field preferred
• 5-7 years of critical care nursing experience in an acute care setting required
• 3-5 years of nursing leadership experience in a critical care department required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of critical care, medical surgical and telemetry nursing, operations, and evidence-based practices.
• Strong leadership and team management skills to foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Financial acumen for budgeting, resource allocation, and cost control.
• Analytical skills to evaluate data, drive quality improvement, and support clinical and operational decision-making.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage with staff, physicians, and leadership.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred