Director - Critical Care Services

Director
- Critical Care Services# Avera Careers## Director
- Critical Care Services Apply:
Spencer, IA:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
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* Location:

** Spencer, IA
** Worker Type:
** Regular
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* Work Shift:

** Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday Shift (United States of America)
Spencer Hospital is proud to employ highly skilled and caring staff members. We offer competitive salaries and benefits as well as a pleasant work environment.
** Position Highlights
**** Spencer Hospital is a rural hospital located in northwest Iowa employing over 500+ employees. Positions at Spencer Hospital are not affiliated with Avera; however, we collaborate to provide services to the communities we serve. Employment offers, if accepted, are exclusively with Spencer Hospital.
** Spencer Hospital is looking for an experienced healthcare leader to direct our
** Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit**.  
** In this role, you'll:
*** Lead and develop nearly 60 talented team members
* Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability
* Drive clinical quality, patient safety, and service initiatives
* Partner with physicians and hospital leadership to improve outcomes
* Influence the future of emergency and critical care services  This is more than a leadership position. It's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, families, staff, and the communities we serve.  Success in this role requires strong critical thinking, sound decision-making under pressure, and a calm, steady leadership presence that inspires confidence among staff, providers, patients, and families.

** Requirements:
*** Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
* Current RN licensure and required certifications (BLS, ACLS, TNCC, CPI, PALS, Hazmat) or ability to obtain within established timelines.
* Minimum of two years of ICU and/or Emergency Department experience in an acute care setting.
* Leadership experience with a proven ability to develop teams, build relationships, and drive positive outcomes.
* Strong communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
* Ability to effectively lead through change, manage competing priorities, and maintain composure in high-pressure situations.  
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* Schedule:

*** Full-time, salaried exempt position (80+ hours per pay period).
* Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
* Schedule flexibility is required to support departmental operations, staff, and organizational needs.
* Availability for additional hours, meetings, and operational support as needed to ensure effective leadership of the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit.  
** Spencer Hospital offers competitive wages, affordable insurance, IPERS retirement, in-house education, paid time off, family gym membership and so much more!*
* ** Please contact Spencer Hospital Human Resources for any questions at  or email*
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**** Learn more about Spencer Hospital:*
* ** spencerhospital.org*
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