Director Nursing ICU
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Job overview
Dignity Health is hiring a Director Nursing ICU. The Director Nursing ICU will lead operations of multiple critical care units at Mercy San Juan Medical Center, overseeing nursing supervisors, managers, educators, and shift leaders while collaborating with senior leadership on strategy, patient care standards, and organizational goals to enhance community health and quality outcomes.
Key focus areas include Direct operations of multiple ICU units, Oversee nursing supervisors and managerial staff, and Collaborate with senior leadership on strategy and initiatives.
Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree In Nursing Or Equivalent Education And Experience, Master's Degree In Nursing Or Other-Related Field, and 3+ Years Nursing Experience. Important skills include Communication Skills, Patient Care, Clinical Best Practices, Improving Patient Experience, Delivering Quality Care, and Leadership. Preferred (not required): Social Justice and Health Equity.
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Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Director Nursing ICU at Mercy San Juan Medical Center, you will direct the operations of our Critical Care Units, which are comprised of an 11 bed MICU, an 11 bed SICU, an 8 bed Trauma ICU, a 20 bed Neuro ICU, and a 6 bed Cardiac ICU. In this role you will also oversee the Nursing Supervisors Office. To help support you as the Director, we have two Nurse Managers ICU, two Critical Care Educators, and a team of Nurse Shift Managers.
Every day, you will work with Sr. Leadership on strategy and key initiatives, and work with your front-line leaders to ensure we maintain high standards of patient care. You will advise medical staff, other department heads, and administrators in matters related to patient care, clinical best practices, and strategies. You will communicate the organization’s goals to the staff as we constantly seek to better serve our community by improving patient experience and delivering exceptional quality care.
To be successful in this role, you will need to be an experienced leader, with a track record of success in mid to large sized hospitals overseeing ICU / Critical Care services. You must be competent and confident, with excellent communication skills one-on-one and in front of groups. Every interaction is an opportunity to share your knowledge with others and improve their understanding of a patient’s needs.
Additional incentives for this position include an annual performance-based bonus program, annual employer-funded retirement contribution (no employee contribution required), no-cost medical coverage for the employee, and a Flexible Time Away program.
Job Requirements
Required Education and Experience:
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Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (e.g. BSN) or equivalent education and experience and Master's degree in nursing or other-related field (e.g., MSN/MBA/MHA) required.
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Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience required.
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Minimum two (2) years of leadership experience required.
Required Licensure:
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Registered Nursing License (RN) in CA required.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
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Where You'll Work
Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission.
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Pay Range
$80.17 - $119.26 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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