Director - Critical Care Services

Spencer Municipal Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS retirement

In-house education

Paid time off

Job summary

Spencer Hospital in Spencer, IA is seeking a Nursing Leader to oversee emergency and critical care services. You will guide a large team, drive patient safety, and collaborate with physicians and leadership to improve outcomes.

The role requires strong decision-making, change leadership, and a calm presence under pressure to support staff, providers, patients, and families in a rural hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current RN licensure with required certifications or ability to obtain.
• Minimum of two years ICU and/or Emergency Department leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop nearly 60 team members.
• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability.
• Drive clinical quality, patient safety, and service initiatives.
• Partner with physicians and hospital leadership to improve outcomes.
• Influence the future of emergency and critical care services.

Skills

Leadership

ICU/ED experience

Communication

Change management

Education

BSN preferred

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Work Details

Location: Spencer, IA; Worker Type: Regular; Shift: Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday Shift (United States of America)

Position Highlights

Spencer Hospital is a rural hospital located in northwest Iowa employing over 500+ employees. Positions at Spencer Hospital are not affiliated with Avera; however, we collaborate to provide services to the communities we serve. Employment offers, if accepted, are exclusively with Spencer Hospital.

Role Responsibilities

In this role, you'will:

• Lead and develop nearly 60 talented team members
• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability
• Drive clinical quality, patient safety, and service initiatives
• Partner with physicians and hospital leadership to improve outcomes
• Influence the future of emergency and critical care services

This is more than a leadership position. It's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, families, staff, and the communities we serve.

Success in this role requires strong critical thinking, sound decision-making under pressure, and a calm, steady leadership presence that inspires confidence among staff, providers, patients, and families.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.

• Current RN licensure and required certifications (BLS, ACLS, TNCC, CPI, PALS, Hazmat) or ability to obtain within established timelines.
• Minimum of two years of ICU and/or Emergency Department experience in an acute care setting.
• Leadership experience with a proven ability to develop teams, build relationships, and drive positive outcomes.
• Strong communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to effectively lead through change, manage competing priorities, and maintain composure in high-pressure situations.

Schedule

Full-time, salaried exempt position (80+ hours per pay period). Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Schedule flexibility is required to support departmental operations, staff, and organizational needs. Availability for additional hours, meetings, and operational support as needed to ensure effective leadership of the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit.

Benefits

• Spencer Hospital offers competitive wages, affordable insurance, IPERS retirement, in-house education, paid time off, family gym membership and so much more!

Contact

Please contact Spencer Hospital Human Resources for any questions at 712.264.6205 or email [e-mail].

Learn more about Spencer Hospital: spencerhospital.org