Director of Critical Care

This position is incentive eligible. Introduction Managers thrive with us! HCA Healthcare is one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services, comprising of over 180 hospitals and about 2,000 sites of care in 21 states and the United Kingdom. We are looking for a Director of Critical Care for our Rapides Regional Medical Center team where excellence creates excellence. Benefits Rapides Regional Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the healh, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) Colleague recognition program Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Job Summary And Qualifications The Director of Critical Care is responsible for the overall management of the Critical Care/Telemetry units, Stroke Program, Chest Pain Center, to achieve quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, and fiscal productivity. The Director is responsible for strategic and tactical plans to maximize the effectiveness of Critical Care and Cardiology Services. This includes capital and operational budget planning and management. Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities Works in conjunction with the facility administrative staff, physicians, and employees to ensure the highest level of care for patients. The Director ensures that services provided meet all regulatory requirements and guidelines. Maintains positive employee relations as observed from employee feedback sources. Consistently demonstrates positive interpersonal relations with all constituencies, including other departments, patients, physicians, and the community. Promotes the Code of Conduct and organizational values. Meets the leadership obligations under the Ethics and Compliance Program. Integrates the service into the organization’s primary functions. Coordinates and integrates interdepartmental and intradepartmental services. Continuously assesses and improves the performance of care and services provided to expand the critical care/cardiology business. Develops and implements policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services. Recommends a sufficient number of qualified and competent people to provide care, including treatment or other services. Patient satisfaction will meet or exceed hospital goals. The department operating expenses will be between 97% and 103% of the budgeted target per statistical unit of measure. The department productive hours will be between 95% and 105% of the budgeted target per statistical unit of measure. Maintains quality control programs, as appropriate. Orients and provides in-service training and continuing education of all department employees. Recommends space and other resources needed by the department. Participates in the selection of sources for needed services not provided by the department or the medical center. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Bachelor’s degree in nursing required, master’s in nursing or health related area preferred. Licensure/Certifications Current Louisiana RN License. Experience A minimum of five years related clinical experience. Minimum of one year demonstrated leadership experience in the field Rapides Regional Medical Center is a 350+ bed hospital and ER in Alexandria, Louisiana. We offer services ranging from Cancer Care to Wound Care. Our medical staff includes doctors in more than 30 medical specialties. At Rapides Regional we believe that well-defined values are the key to nurturing staff and patient satisfaction. By joining our team you contribute to the positive culture of the hospital. It also impacts your colleagues, and your own personal job satisfaction. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rapides Regional Medical Center