Director of ICU

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Senior Leadership Role | Acute Care Hospital
Location: Southern New Mexico (in-person role)

Position Overview

The Director of ICU provides strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for the Intensive Care Unit within an acute care hospital environment. This role is accountable for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered critical care services while driving clinical excellence, staff engagement, regulatory compliance, and fiscal responsibility. The Director partners closely with executive leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to advance quality initiatives and optimize unit performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all clinical, operational, and administrative functions of the ICU

• Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain a high-performing critical care nursing team

• Establish and enforce evidence-based policies, procedures, and clinical standards

• Drive quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives across the ICU

• Ensure ongoing readiness for accreditation, regulatory compliance, and audits

• Manage departmental budget, staffing models, and productivity targets

• Foster strong collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary partners

• Support change management and implementation of new processes and initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Current (or eligible) New Mexico Registered Nurse (RN) license required

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required

• Seven (7) years of progressive healthcare experience, including at least three (3) years in a formal leadership role

• Demonstrated experience in ICU or critical care environments

• Proven success leading teams focused on quality, outcomes, and performance improvement

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MSN, Healthcare Administration, or MBA)

• Experience in a for-profit acute care hospital setting

• Experience building collaborative relationships with medical staff and providers

Certifications

• BLS and ACLS required

Employment Details

• Full-time, exempt leadership position

• Competitive base salary dependent on experience

• Relocation assistance available (partial)

Why This Region

Southern New Mexico offers a high quality of life with wide-open spaces, abundant sunshine, and access to outdoor recreation year-round. The region is known for its affordability, strong sense of community, rich cultural heritage, and proximity to larger metro amenities—making it an appealing destination for healthcare leaders seeking both professional impact and lifestyle balance.