Director Critical Care Services

WVU Medicine; Charleston, Northern (WV, KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

THOM Thomas Hospitals seeks a Director of Critical Care Services to lead the unit on a 24-hour basis, translating hospital objectives into actionable patient care strategies. The role requires strong clinical leadership, budget oversight, and performance improvement initiatives.

You will oversee staffing, compliance, education, and collaboration with medical staff to ensure high-quality, cost-effective care while promoting professional development and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state RN license through eNLC.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements strategies for delivery of patient care at the unit level with positive outcomes.
• Ensures department compliance with applicable regulations.
• Promotes recruitment and retention of qualified nursing staff.
• Leads performance improvement processes and monitors operational performance measures.
• Oversees staffing patterns and budget, ensuring cost-effective care.
• Mentors staff and conducts performance reviews and development plans.
• Collaborates with medical staff and other departments to optimize patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff management

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

## Director Critical Care ServicesApplylocations: Thomas Memorial Hospital (TMH)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR26-34585## Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.The director is accountable and responsible for the leadership and management of the assigned services on a 24-hour basis. The director translates the objectives, plans, policies and procedures of the hospital and nursing service department into effective actions to ensure quality patient care and manages the human and material resources of the unit to provide cost effective care.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS****:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).2. Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.**EXPERIENCE:**1. Five (5) years nursing experience with at least two (2) years in a management or administrative position.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS****:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. Master’s degree in related field, Masters of Science in Nursing.2.Specialty certification desirable.**EXPERIENCE:**1. Clinical experience in nursing practice.**CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.1. Develops implements and promotes strategies for the delivery of patient care at the unit level which is based on the requirements of the service while achieving positive patient outcomes in a teaching environment.2. Ensures department is in compliance with applicable regulations.3. Promotes the recruitment and retention of a qualified nursing staff.4. Assumes responsibility for the patient focused performance improvement process engaging staff participation in multidisciplinary activities conducted for the purpose of improving the quality and reducing the cost of care. Develops and monitors appropriate operational performance measures. Reviews outcomes and improves operational systems to ensure continued improvement.5. Performs on-going goal setting, peer review, and performance reviews that provide objective, constructive feedback regarding strengths and opportunities for improvement, including developmental plans for each employee.6. Coaches and counsels to correct identified performance deficiencies, developing plans which establish goals, provides follow-up and follows established hospital policies.7. Enforces hospital and nursing services policies and ensures that staff are meeting the established standards of practice.8. Monitors staff satisfaction and takes appropriate corrective action.9. Devises a communication system to keep all personnel informed about the unit and hospital. Has a mechanism in place to provide interaction with all employees on all shifts.10. Ensures the appropriate delegation of departmental activities. Supervises delegated activities to assure effective completion.11. Fosters a competent staff through the provision of orientation, in-services, continuing education programs and competency validation programs.12. Supports the education of students in nursing, medicine and allied health professions. Supports and participates in ongoing research projects.13. Participates in professional activities and organizations.14. Develops evidence-based, cost-effective staffing patterns; ensures that schedules appropriately utilize staff to provide care.15. Maintains budget records, approves payroll documents.16. Analyzes trends to develop long range plans for budget needs.17. Maintains patient acuity system to provide a foundation for the staffing budget.18. Collaborates with medical staff, ancillary/support directors and other personnel in resolving issues andpromoting and planning optimal patient care.19. Participates in outreach activities in the community, i.e. Speaker's Bureau, in order to educate and/or promote good relationships.20. Chairs and participates in committees and completes additional projects as assigned.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.**WORKING ENVIRONMENT:**The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.**Additional Job Description:****Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40**Shift:****Exempt/Non-Exempt:**United States of America (Exempt)**Company:**THOM Thomas Hospitals**Cost Center:**91 THOM Nursing Admin**Address:**4605 Maccorkle Ave SWSouth CharlestonWest Virginia