Nurse Director-ICU

Overview

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.

• Manage the ICU department in alignment with the hospital’s strategy, quality commitments, and policies; ensure compliance with applicable laws and standards.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate all aspects of care/services; maintain quality programs and patient safety; deliver customer service that meets or exceeds expectations.
• Develop and mentor a high‑performing team; foster effective working relationships, provide training, coaching, and performance evaluations; lead performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensure financial viability by managing revenue and expenses, monitoring cost centers, and applying Lean concepts as appropriate.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with medical staff and organizational leaders; promote collaboration across departments to achieve goals.

• 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. Master’s Degree Preferred.

• 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.
• CCRN certification preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary Range (based on years of applicable experience)
$

• Full Time
• Exempt
• Position Type:
  Regular