Director of Nursing ICU
$315kArdent Health
- 30 hospitals
- 280 sites of care
- 4,281 beds
- 24,000+ team members
- 8,200+ nurses
- 1,800+ aligned providers
- 5.8M annual provider encounters
- 421 medical residents
- Executes strategic planning, leads mentoring/coaching and identifying department succession strategy.
- Oversight of two ED's at LMC and Heart Hospital
- Oversight of physician relationships and engagement.
- Collaborates with marketing and nursing leadership in marketing, community outreach, and visibility.
- Development and oversight of quality initiatives, staffing and productivity guidelines, and customer service goals.
- Analyzes and monitors compliance with accrediting and regulatory agency standards.
- Plans and organizes orientation and in-service training for staff members, and participates in guidance and educational programs.
- Develops, implements and evaluates policies, standards and programs that supports unit/departments.
- Develops and submits budget strategies and capital budgets for the unit/departments.
- Uses forecasted budget to guide expenditure decisions.
- Initiates activities to enhance revenues and support cost reduction and containment activities.
- Demonstrates empathy, intentionally works to put others at ease.
Bachelors in nursing from an accredited school of nursing required. Effective 9/1/19 if applicant does not have a BSN - must be enrolled in accredited BSN program with scheduled date of completion.
Current RN license or current license deemed acceptable by the applicable State Board of Nursing.
- Minimum of five (or 3-5) years? clinical nursing experience of which 3 (or 2) years must have been in management capacity.
Master?s degree in nursing and/or related field
- Strongly prefer experience in emergency department
Certification in clinical specialty or nursing administration
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At Ardent Health, everything we do starts with people—including you. As a national healthcare provider, we’re united by a shared purpose: caring for our patients, our communities, and one another. When you join Ardent, you’re part of a team that’s making healthcare more accessible, compassionate, and easy to navigate.What makes Ardent different is where and how we work. Our hospitals and clinics are rooted in thriving mid-size communities across Idaho, Kansas, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas—offering a high-quality, more affordable lifestyle without sacrificing career opportunity. Here, you can build a meaningful career while enjoying more balance, flexibility, and connection to your community.You’ll be supported by the strength of a national organization—with 30 hospitals, 280 sites of care, and 24,000+ team members—while having the autonomy to make a real impact locally. Whether you’re growing your skills, exploring new roles, or advancing your career, Ardent gives you the resources and flexibility to succeed. At Ardent, your work matters—and so does your life outside of it.We have opportunities across Ardent's affiliate health systems, including:BSA Health System in ... TXHillcrest Healthcare System in OKLovelace Health System in NMMountainside Medical Center in NJPortneuf Health in IDPascack Valley Medical Center in NJSeton Medical Center Harker Heights in TXUT Health East Texas in TXThe University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in KS
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