Director of Critical Care - Asheville, NC
Position Summary:
A respected hospital in North Carolina is seeking a Director of Critical Care to provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for a 19-bed unit. The Director will oversee patient care services, staffing, and performance improvement initiatives while ensuring alignment with the hospital's overall mission and standards of excellence. The role includes responsibility for nursing practice models, integration of evidence-based care, and collaboration with hospital executives to drive outcomes. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and accountability for Critical Care operations, staffing, and quality outcomes
- Oversee clinical and administrative functions to ensure safe, efficient, and effective patient care
- Integrate financial, human resource, and clinical data into decision-making processes
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements
- Mentor and support managers, charge nurses, and frontline staff
- Foster a culture of evidence-based practice, innovation, and collaboration across the unit and hospital
Education & Experience
- Master's Degree in Nursing, or BSN with MBA, MHA, or other healthcare-related graduate degree
- Current RN license (Compact accepted)
- BLS required
- National Nursing Leadership Certification (to be obtained within 1 year of hire if not already held)
- 5+ years of critical care experience, including at least 3 years of progressive leadership experience
- Proficiency in computer applications such as Word, Excel, and healthcare systems
- MSN (Preferred)
- 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in critical care (Preferred)
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