Critical Care Director — ICU & PCU Leadership

UF Health; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Florida is looking for a Director of Critical Care Services. This role involves overseeing the ICU and PCU, ensuring high-quality patient care and leading nursing practice. Candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) along with management experience in a healthcare setting. The director will advocate for patient rights and foster a collaborative environment while adhering to regulatory standards. A master's degree and Florida nursing license are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Master’s degree required within 36 months of hire or promotion.
• Current Florida Nursing License required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers preferred.
• National certification in a nursing specialty preferred.
• Minimum of two years of progressive management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs, identify problems, and plan care for patients.
• Oversee ICU and PCU operations and staff.
• Ensure high-quality clinical practice and patient safety.
• Foster an environment supporting learning and collaboration.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Patient care coordination

Collaboration

Quality assessment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master’s degree (within 36 months)

Job description

Overview

At UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital, we are committed to providing the Central Florida community with leading-edge patient care, clinical training and research programs. Our teams of physicians and clinical staff work together to offer specialty services, advanced technology and clinical studies bringing world-class, quality health care closer to you and your loved ones. UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital provides many medical services and amenities for our patients and their families and visitors. As part of the UF Health network, patients now get more access, more services, more specialized care, improved experiences, faster treatment and as a result, everyone rises and moves forward together.

Responsibilities

The Director of Critical Care Services is a registered professional nurse who holds comprehensive responsibility for assessing needs, identifying problems, planning and implementing care, and coordinating all processes that influence the quality and effectiveness of patient care across designated age groups and service areas. The Director ensures ongoing evaluation of outcomes to support high-quality clinical practice within assigned units. This role will oversee the ICU and PCU, including 18 ICU beds and 48 PCU beds, with approximately 80 FTEs.

This role provides strategic and operational leadership for nursing practice and patient care delivery both within the critical care units and across the organization. The Director works closely with clinical staff and contributes to the development of the leadership team, collaborating with nursing colleagues, interdisciplinary partners, executive leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality care.

The Director advocates for the rights and safety of patients, families, communities, healthcare professionals, and the organization. They maintain accountability for the services delivered within their areas of responsibility and actively support initiatives that enhance patient experience and customer service.

The Director fosters an environment that supports learning, respect, collaboration, and the sharing of expertise to promote improved health outcomes. They lead unit-based initiatives that advance excellence and ensure compliance with the UF Health Corporate Compliance Plan, ANA Code of Ethics, ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice, State Board of Nursing Practice Act, AONE Nurse Executive Competencies, and all applicable regulatory and accrediting requirements.

In addition, the Director of Critical Care Services practices and promotes outstanding customer service and is committed to maintaining respectful, professional relationships at all levels.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.

• Master’s degree required within 36 months of hire or promotion.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Current Florida Nursing License required.

• BLS for Healthcare Providers preferred.

• National certification in a nursing specialty preferred.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of two years of progressive management experience required; two years of leadership experience in a comparable healthcare organization preferred.

• Prior clinical experience in the relevant specialty area(s) preferred.