Critical Care Nurse Director

Job Description

Job Description

This position includes eligibility for incentives.

Overview

Are you prepared to take the lead in a transformative role as a Critical Care Nurse Director, where your efforts contribute to a healthier future? Our team at the medical center is dedicated to collaboration, innovation, legacy, and enhancing lives in diverse ways. We invite you to submit your resume today!

Benefits

Our organization provides a comprehensive rewards package designed to support the health, lifestyle, career, and retirement of our team members. The benefits include:

• Extensive medical coverage that includes many common services at little to no cost. This encompasses prescription drug and mental health services, along with complimentary telemedicine and AirMed medical transport.
• Additional options for dental and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health plans (such as accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal assistance, long-term care coverage, moving support, pet insurance, and more.
• Complimentary counseling services and resources aimed at emotional, physical, and financial wellness.
• A 401(k) plan featuring a 100% match on 3% to 9% of your salary, depending on your years of service.
• An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering a 10% discount on company stock.
• Family support options, including fertility and family-building benefits through Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for childcare, eldercare, pet care, home and auto repairs, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts available through Abenity and other programs.
• Retirement planning assistance, rollover services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Educational support, including tuition assistance, student loan help, certification support, and scholarships for dependents.
• A colleague recognition program.
• A Time Away From Work Program that includes paid time off, paid family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• An Employee Health Assistance Fund providing free coverage for full-time and part-time employees based on income.

Note: Benefit eligibility may differ by location.

Our teams are committed to enhancing human life. Annually, approximately five percent of all hospital services in the U.S. are provided at our facilities. Make a difference as a Critical Care Nurse Director, where your leadership and creativity are highly valued. We seek your expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Critical Care Director is responsible for ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care by overseeing the daily operations and staffing of the unit or department. This role involves monitoring and assessing nursing care delivery in line with established policies and holding staff accountable for quality and clinical outcomes that align with facility goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a strong clinical identity by implementing evidence-based practices to improve patient safety and quality outcomes while ensuring compliance with care standards.
• Exhibit knowledge of human growth and development, assessment techniques, treatment options, and care for patients across various age groups.
• Oversee staffing needs and personnel management, including the recruitment, hiring, and training of new team members.
• Supervise patient care within the unit, providing ongoing support and expertise to staff.
• Perform duties in accordance with unit-specific care standards, validated by a competency skills checklist.
• Ensure optimal workflow within the unit by maintaining appropriate staffing levels.
• Coordinate all unit activities, including safety protocols, unit objectives, and departmental operations.
• Address patient, visitor, or physician complaints promptly and professionally.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to department staff.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and departments to enhance patient care delivery.

Qualifications Required:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program is mandatory.
• A Bachelor’s Degree is required; a Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Tennessee or a compact state is essential.
• 1-3 years of relevant clinical leadership experience is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is necessary.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification must be obtained within one year of hire.

Our medical center is a 150-bed facility that has been delivering high-quality healthcare for over four decades. We are recognized as the first Accredited Chest Pain Center in the region and a Certified Primary Stroke Center. Our Birth Center features Sumner County’s only Level II NICU services, along with spacious LDRP suites and a lactation boutique for both inpatient and outpatient services. Additionally, we hold a Gold Seal Certification in Total Hip and Total Knee replacements from The Joint Commission.

“There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.” - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

If you are excited about this dynamic growth opportunity, we encourage you to apply for the Critical Care Nurse Director position. We are currently conducting interviews. Apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.