Director of Med Surg, ICU, Dialysis

Gateway$90K — $120K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an Accredited School of Professional Nursing.
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
  • Current Illinois Nursing License required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training within one month of hire required.
  • Minimum three years nursing experience with previous leadership experience as Director or manager.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Medical-Surgical, ICU, and Dialysis departments.
  • Ensure high-quality, patient-centered care delivery.
  • Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and organizational goals.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance clinical excellence.
  • Oversee daily operations, staffing, and budgeting.
  • Drive quality improvement initiatives and strategic planning.
  • Mentor nursing leadership and foster staff engagement.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
  • Vacation time and holiday pay.
  • Shift differentials.
  • Supportive and inclusive work environment.
Full Job Description
Position Overview:

The Director of Med/Surg, ICU, and Dialysis is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and operational management of the Medical-Surgical, Intensive Care, and Dialysis departments. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and organizational goals.

The Director collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to promote clinical excellence, improve patient outcomes, and support a culture of safety and accountability. Responsibilities include oversight of daily operations, staffing, budgeting, quality improvement initiatives, and strategic planning across all assigned departments.

This position plays a key role in developing and mentoring nursing leadership, fostering staff engagement, and ensuring appropriate resource allocation to meet patient care needs. The Director will also work closely with senior leadership to align departmental objectives with the organization's mission and long-term goals.

The ideal candidate is a strong clinical leader with experience in acute care settings, including critical care and dialysis services, and demonstrates excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Specifics:
  • -Position: Med/Surg,ICU, Dialysis Director
  • -Department: Nursing Administration
  • -Location: Gateway Regional Medical Center 2100 Madison Ave. Granite City, IL 62040
  • -Position Status: Full-time


Education Qualifications:
  • Required: Graduate of an Accredited School of Professional Nursing
  • Preferred: A bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited university


Certification Qualifications:
  • Required: Current Illinois Nursing License
  • Required: Current Basic Life Support (AHA or American Red Cross BLS) certification
  • Required: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training course (CPI) required within 1 month of hire date as well as ongoing competency in restraint, seclusion and take downs.
  • Required: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA or American Red Cross ACLS)


Experience Qualifications:
  • Minimum of three (3) years nursing experience
  • Previous leadership experience as Director or manager.


Company Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans. Click to see all available
  • Retirement savings plan with employer matching
  • Vacation time and holiday pay
  • Shift differentials
  • Supportive and inclusive work environment


Disclaimer: Pay is determined based on various factors, including education level, years of experience, relevant certifications, and specific skills related to the position. The final compensation package will be discussed with Human Resources to ensure fairness and alignment with the candidate's qualifications.

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