Nursing Director - Critical Care

Job Description Summary

The Director of Critical Care and Intermediate Care Unit provides nursing operational planning and analysis, ensures quality of patient care delivery according to the nursing process and efficiency of daily operations, as well as reporting and business development capabilities. The Director is responsible for implementing effective care delivery models, clinical and administrative management policies, practices, and processes; and attracting and developing a team of highly capable, committed nursing staff who share a passion of quality patient care and customer satisfaction. Responsible for financial management and accountable for all departmental functions; formulates and executes departmental/divisional budgets, conducts periodic budgetary reviews, evaluates cost management strategies, and develops strategic departmental/divisional plans. Ensures that patient/family satisfaction is a top priority in providing clinical services. Develops and implements special projects in collaboration with the CNO, and patient care leaders. Areas of direct responsibility include ICU, NCCU, and IMCU.

What the Director of Critical Care will do:

• Responsible for the administration, coordination, and evaluation of clinical services provided by the department/division: Formulates staffing model for department/division.
• Cultivates staff development for the core missions of the organization through leadership and mentoring.
• Participates and guides in performance improvement activities to facilitate effective use of resources to manage quality of care.
• Accepts responsibility for regulatory compliance of federal, state and JCAHO standards.
• Facilitates and develops productive working relationships with system management, physicians, staff and the community.
• Ensures that patient/ family satisfaction is a top priority in providing clinical services.
• Exemplifies leadership and concern for health care as a representative of St. Mary’s in the community and health care settings.

What the Director of Critical Care will need:

• Maintains current Georgia professional nursing license, professional certification (as applicable).
• Active membership in professional organizations is recommended.
• ACLS required (must obtain within 6 months of hire).
• RN required, BS in nursing, business, or health related field. 
• Master’s degree highly preferred. 
• Minimum of 3 years in management / administration in a health related occupation required.
• Three or more years’ clinical experience required.