Director-Critical Care

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Critical Care establishes and meets nursing care objectives by assuring that nursing policies, procedures, and practices are established and are consistent with those of the hospital and medical staff; developing, allocating, and administering Critical Care/Emergency Services budgets; participating in policy decisions affecting patient care; representing nursing in institutional planning; providing liaison to the medical staff and other hospital departments; assessing and assuring the quality and appropriateness of nursing care; and participating in the licensing and accreditation process. Demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the unit and the organization. Applies good verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve service goals of customer satisfaction and a positive work environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable to the Vice President/Chief Nursing Officer.
• Continues to assess and improve the performance of care and services provided.
• Coordinates and integrates inter- and intra-departmental services.
• Determines the qualifications and competence of department personnel who provide patient care services and who are not licensed independent practitioners.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services.
• Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
• Integrates the departments into the hospital's primary functions.
• Maintains quality control programs, as appropriate.
• Orientates and provides in-service training and continued education of all persons in the departments.
• Participates in the development and implementation of the hospital's plan for the provision of nursing care.
• Participates in the development of hospital-wide patient care programs, policies, and procedures that describe how the nursing care needs of patients or patient populations receiving nursing care are assessed, evaluated, and met.
• Participates in the selection of sources for needed services not provided by the departments or the organization.
• Participates with other governance, managerial, and medical staff and other clinical leaders in the decision-making structures and process of the hospital.
• Recommends a sufficient number of qualified and competent persons to provide educational services.
• Recommends space and other resources needed by the departments.
• Responsible for the coordination of an effective and on-going program to monitor, evaluate, and improve the quality and appropriateness of nursing care delivered to patients of the hospital.
• Responsible for the effective leadership of departments, either personally or through delegation.
• Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.
• Responsible seven days per week/twenty-four hours per day for the management of Critical Care (CCU/ICU).
• Serves as liaison to appropriate hospital and medical staff committees.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum (Required)Bachelor's degree in nursing.
Preferred (Not required)Master's degree in nursing
Work ExperienceMinimum (Required)*
Membership and participation in professional organizations.
*Minimum three to five years' experience in an administrative role.
*Nursing career background of sufficient breadth to assure an understanding of the various nursing.
*Functions in an acute general hospital setting.
*Minimum of 3 years clinical experience in Critical Care
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Licenses and CertificationsMinimum (Required)*A current RN licensure in the State of California is required.
*BLS certification
Preferred (Not required)CCRN preferred