Critical Care Director

Position Title: Nursing Director Position Code: Dir-XXXX

Department: Nursing Division

Safety Sensitive:
Yes

Reports to:

CNO/Asst. CNO/Sr. Dir Of Nursing Services Exempt Status:
Yes

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.

• Strategic Leadership:
  Develops and implements departmental goals aligned with KRMC’s mission, vision, and strategic plan.
• Clinical Practice & Quality:
  Ensures compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
• Operational Management:
  Assumes 24-hour responsibility for staffing, patient care, and service operations.
• Professional Development:
  Coaches, mentors, and develops staff, fostering a supportive and high-performing team.
• Interdisciplinary
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Facilitates effective communication and collaboration among physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals.
• AONL Nurse Leader
  
  Competencies:
  
  Demonstrates Communication & Relationship Management, Knowledge of the Healthcare Environment, Leadership, Professionalism, and Business Skills.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in critical care and 3 years in a leadership role.

Certification:

• BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross with 3 months of hire date; if permitted through licensed scope of practice.
• Basic EKG competency within 3 months of hire date; if licensed clinician

License: Current and valid Arizona RN license; if RN

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Builds collaborative relationships, communicates effectively with all stakeholders, and resolves conflicts constructively.
• Understands clinical practice, healthcare delivery systems, and regulatory requirements to guide department operations.
• Inspires and motivates staff, leads change, demonstrates integrity, and fosters a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Upholds ethical standards, demonstrates lifelong learning, and maintains personal and professional accountability.
• Applies financial acumen, manages resources efficiently, analyzes data, and ensures stewardship of departmental assets.

• PALS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within 3 months of hire date

• PALS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within 3 months of hire date; if permitted through licensed scope of practice
• TNCC within 1 year of hire date; if RN
• Emergency Severity Index training required within 6 months of training; if RN

• PALS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 30 days of hire date

• NRP certification required within 6 months of hire date

Education: Master of Science in Nursing or Healthcare Administration

Experience: N/A

Certification: N/A

License: N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: N/A

Exposure Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues

• Able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills
• Able to manage technical business equipment i.e., phone, fax, computer etc.
• Able to assist with the movement of an adult patient weighing up to 300 lbs.
• Able to care for patients with infectious diseases
• Able to sit for 3-5 hours per day;
  Able to stand for 3-5 hours per day;
  Able to walk for 3-5 hours day
• Incumbent must be able to: distinguish appropriate colors